SBI Card has launched three variants of its first travel-focused core credit card, SBI Card MILES, in Mumbai. The card is aimed at bringing holistic travel benefits to travellers of all kinds. SBI Card MILES offers compelling features that include conversion of Travel Credits to Air Miles and Hotel Points, accelerated rewards on every travel...

Benchmark Travel Representations Pvt. Ltd has been appointed as the Indian Representative of Speke Holidays-Uganda & Rwanda. Founded in 2008, Speke Holidays is one of Ugandas premier destination management companies and the first to foray into the Indian market offering high-quality, full-service travel & safari arrangements across Uganda & Rwanda. Partnering with companies renowned for...

Sanjay Ghare, Co-founder & CEO, Vervotech The travel industry is rapidly evolving solely due to the technological progress the sector has witnessed over the last decade, presenting travelers with thrilling avenues for exploring destinations. Google Maps has become pivotal in this evolution, granting tour operators distinctive chances to interact directly with travelers and boost earnings....

For the first time in 12 years, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is set to welcome the U.S. Travel Associations IPWthe largest inbound travel trade showto Los Angeles, from May 3-7. The Los Angeles Convention Center will serve as the main backdrop for IPW with key events being held throughout the city, including the...

Driven by Indias ascent as a premier travel destination globally, the travel and tourism sector in India has witnessed remarkable growth post-pandemic. Playing a pivotal role in foreign exchange earnings, the sector contributed INR.15.9 trillion (USD 191.25 billion) to Indias economy in 2022, with an estimated increase to INR 16.5 trillion for 2023. This...

Bharti Airtel has expanded its network across the regions of Leh and Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir. This development comes just in time for the upcoming travel season, encouraging travellers to enjoy unlimited 5G service across the region. Airtels network footprint now encompasses 40+ zones within Ladakh, ensuring that residents and travellers alike to enjoy...

More than 100 of the worlds leading travel technology companies will be exhibiting at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in the UAE from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May. ATM 2024s sold-out Travel Tech space will be 56% bigger than last year with 33% more...

Sabre Corporation has announced that Serko has launched Sabre NDC content in Zeno, the online travel platform for the business travel market. The activation makes Sabre the first GDS to provide NDC content through Zeno. Starting this month, Serkos corporate travel and expense management platform, Zeno, is integrating NDC-enabled content through Sabres Offer and Order...

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched a digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This move is part of a two-year plan to revolutionise the travel industry by embracing digital innovations. In collaboration with global professional services firm Accenture, Saudias Travel Companion is set to change how... The post Saudia launches AI-powered digital platform Travel Companion first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source:

The burgeoning younger affluent travellers segment is certainly keeping us occupied. The integration of artificial intelligence and its evolving role in this realm promises exciting prospects for the future, says Christine Galle-Luczak, Founder & Managing Director, Heavens Portfolio in an interaction with Prasenjit Chakraborty. Q.1.What inspired you to establish Heavens Portfolio, and how has your... The post Conscious travel emerges as a rising trend first appeared on India's Top Travel News So

Skyscanner has revealed its latest report titled First Trip with Skyscanner, unveiling a strong inclination for travel among Indias Gen Z (aged 18-25). Nearly half (47%) of them are enthusiastically planning leisure trips abroad, independently from their parents or guardians, driven by their profound desire for exploration and new adventures (49%). Notably, financial independence... The post Skyscanner survey shows growing demand for Gen Zs independent travel first appeared on India's Top Trave

Bhutan has recently made a significant change in its tourism policy by lifting the mandatory requirement of travel insurance for tourists. This requirement, initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to address unforeseen emergencies, including medical expenses related to the pandemic, has been removed. The Department of Tourism Bhutan announced this decision in a notification dated... The post Bhutan lifts requirement for travel insurance first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source:

Air India (AI) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a code-share agreement connecting their networks. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both airlines, who will benefit from the enhanced flight selections between India and Japan. With this agreement, effective for travel from today, Air... The post AI, ANA ink code-share for travel between India & Japan first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelB

The Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to tap leisure travellers from the Indian market, especially from the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. Talking to the press during her recent visit to Mumbai at ITC Parel, Melanie de Souza, Executive Director, Destination Marketing, RCU, said,... The post AlUla sets sight on leisure travellers from Indias metro cities first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

Taking insights from travel searches by its 100million+ annual active users, MakeMyTrip has put together some of the top behaviours of Indian travellers it the first edition of its India Travel Trends Report. Insights include where, when and how India travels, top trends from millions of journeys both from a national and a region-wise... The post Family travel bookings surge by 65% in 2023: MMT India Travel Trends Report first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

In its second of servicing in the Indian market, Jandec Travel JSC has unveiled its newest addition to its repertoire of services MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) packages. With a keen eye on the evolving needs of Indian travelers, Jandec Travel JSC now offers specially curated MICE packages, designed to provide seamless and... The post Jandec Travel JSC launches MICE packages first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

India is slowly becoming a convenient hub for travel between Southeast Asia and the Middle East as airlines prefer to transfer people by connecting through Indian cities, a top industry official said. There is huge growth in India and many domestic routes are used by airlines for connectivity, V Sumantran, the Chairman of the Board... The post India is becoming a convenient hub for travel between SE Asia & Middle East: IndiGo first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

Recent studies from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft underscore the significant impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its influence on the evolution of Travel & Tourism. The final two reports of a series on Artificial Intelligence from WTTC entitled Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI): Overview of AI Risks, Safety & Governance and... The post AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism: WTTC first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

Business Events Australia, in collaboration with SOTC and FCM, along with Singapore Airlines, hosted exclusive networking dinners in Mumbai and Delhi respectively, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders for an evening of insightful discussions on Australias offerings for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Over the past year, Business Events Australia there has been a... The post Business Events Australia, SOTC, FCM & SIA host discussions on MICE travel from I

SOTC Travelhas opened a new franchise in New Town, Kolkata. The outlet was inaugurated by Rakesh Bawa, Sr. Vice President & Head of National Sales, SOTC Travel. This expansion brings the companys network in Kolkata to six locations (one retail store and five franchises), highlighting its strategic focus on growing its presence in the... The post SOTC Travel opens new franchise in Kolkata first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

STIC Travel Group has been appointed as the General Sales Agent for Celestyal Cruises in India. Effective immediately, STIC Travel Group will market, distribute, fulll, and represent both dynamic and preformed travel packages for Celestyal, in addition to providing cruise-only services across India. Celestyal decided to cooperate with STIC Travel Group because the India region... The post Celestyal Cruises appoints STIC Travel as GSA in India first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: Tra

FCM Travel India is bullish about prospects of business travel from Southeast Asia, Greater China and its youngest source market of Japan. Sunny Sodhi, Managing Director, FCM Travel India spoke to Disha Shah Ghosh about the MICE segments driving growth, and their focus areas. Q. In terms of global pecking order as well as... The post FCM Travel Indias revenue has grown by more than 20% as compared to 2019 first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

Travelport and Tourism Malaysia have expanded their strategic destination marketing collaboration. The collaboration between Tourism Malaysia and Travelport has resulted in a successful campaign and data analysis work that has accelerated the campaign conversion growth for the Malaysian Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) during the past year. Travelport will continue to provide Tourism Malaysia with meaningful... The post Travelport, Tourism Malaysia expand destination marketing partnershi

Enrollment for the Specialist Program is now open In an effort to strengthen the bond between Taiwan and the Indian tourism sector, the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) has introduced a new initiative known as the Taiwan Specialist Program. This innovative online learning initiative is designed to educate and empower Indian travel professionals about Taiwans diverse... The post TTA Launches Taiwan Specialist Program to Empower Indian Travel Professionals first appeared on India's Top Travel N

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the travel experience for visitors to Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and PhonePe have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony, attended by STBs Chief Executive Melissa Ow and PhonePes CEO of International Payments Business Ritesh Pai, marks a milestone collaboration between the two... The post Indian travellers can now make UPI payments via PhonePe in Singapore first appeared on India's Top Travel News Sourc

TravClan has entered into a strategic partnership with TravelgateX, a B2B travel marketplace. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in reshaping the connectivity landscape of the travel industry and enhancing the overall travel experience for agents and customers worldwide. The partnership between TravClan and TravelgateX is rooted in a shared commitment to innovation, excellence,... The post TravClan, TravelgateX ink deal to enhance global inventory access first appeared on

The ancient oasis city in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, is set to embark on an exciting journey with the milestone launch of its inaugural global brand campaign, Forever Revitalising. This campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate travellers worldwide. With the ambition to be more than... The post AlUla unveils Forever Revitalising global campaign to captivate travellers first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: Tr

In just 9 years, Travomint has spread its wings across 60+ countries. Alok K Singh, Co-Founder and CEO, Travomint spoke to Disha Shah Ghosh about their journey, challenges and the differentiating factors of the platform. Q. How has Travomint evolved over its 9-year journey, adapting to the changing landscape of the travel and tourism industry?... The post Travomints hybrid booking model caters to digital-savvy & traditional booking travellers first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: Tra

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is foreseeing an extraordinary year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sectors global economic contribution anticipated to reach an unprecedented USD 11.1 trillion. According to WTTCs 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism is projected to add an additional USD 770 billion compared to... The post WTTC report reveals optimistic outlook for Travel & Tourism in 2024 first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .