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Learn moreThe Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) elected its office bearers for 2024-2026. Puneet Chhatwal was re-elected as Chairman, alongside other key members. The elected officials pledged to collaborate towards achieving the industry's growth targets and contributing to the Indian economy, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision.
Air India has ordered 100 additional Airbus aircraft, including 10 A350 widebody and 90 A320 Family narrowbody planes, to strengthen its fleet and expand global connectivity. Currently, Air India has 344 new Airbus aircraft expected, having already received six A350s. In 2023, the airline also placed orders for 220 aircraft with Boeing, of which 185 remain to be delivered.
Uttar Pradesh is drafting a Heritage Tourism Policy to promote adaptive reuse of historic forts, palaces, and mansions. A recent conclave in Lucknow brought stakeholders together to refine the policy, which aims to revitalise heritage sites as experiential tourism destinations, drawing inspiration from Rajasthan's successful model.
The Philippines has launched an e-Visa system for Indian passport holders, simplifying travel to the Southeast Asian nation. The online platform eliminates consulate visits, allowing applicants to complete the process and receive their visas via email. Successful beta testing paved the way for the official launch, promising increased tourism between the two countries.
Paris secured the top spot as the world's most attractive city destination for the fourth consecutive year, according to Euromonitor's 2024 index. European cities dominated the top rankings, boosted by strong tourism infrastructure. While global tourism saw a significant rebound, cities are focusing on sustainable tourism strategies to manage growth and overtourism.
Inaugurating the 16th convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, CM said that the state prefer high-value Low-volume tourism and adventure tourism is quite apt for the state. The 16th edition of ATOAI Convention has kickstarted in Tawang where around 200 delegates will participate in the 5-day conference.
The new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system, set to replace the existing e-visa programme, leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify and expedite the visa application process. Alongside this, the ministry has reduced the documentation requirement to just three essential documents for applications across South African missions globally, addressing a long-standing bottleneck in the system.
The day-long conclave received rave reviews from industry stakeholders and attendees, with an interesting line-up of speakers engaging in thoughtful conversation during multiple panel discussions, fireside chats and industry overviews. The Conclave was followed by a gala award night where outstanding contributions of the industry were recognised. The top contenders are chosen following a stringent process of elimination before being selected by a Grand Jury.
India's tourism industry is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, fueled by a growing middle class and government infrastructure investments. MakeMyTrip's Co-Founder & Group CEO, Rajesh Magow, speaking at the 3rd ET Travel & Tourism Conclave highlighted the increased disposable income and spending habits of 250-300 million Indians, driving sustainable growth in the travel sector.
Former bureaucrats, diplomats and industry experts at the third annual ET Travel and tourism conclave and awards unanimously felt the need for government and industry to increase investments on responsible and sustainable tourism.
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