Travel Newsy (2024)

24/09/2023

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts (MHRIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Uttarakhand (UK) to invest Rs 1000 crore and construct four or five major resorts in Uttarakhand over the next few years. Mahindra Holidays aspires to become a strategic partner of the state and will support the Government of the United Kingdom in all its tourism endeavours through the development of these resorts in order to contribute to the growth of the state's prosperity, including the creation of direct jobs....

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts (MHRIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Uttarakhand (UK) to invest Rs 1000 crore and construct four or five major resorts in Uttarakhand over the next few years. Mahindra Holidays aspires to become a strategic partner of the state and...

24/09/2023

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has listed “The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments” in Phetchabun province as a cultural world heritage site, bringing the number of World Heritage Sites in Thailand to seven. Si Thep was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List during the World Heritage Committee’s 45th extended session held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has listed “The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments” in Phetchabun province as a cultural world heritage site, bringing the number of World Heritage Sites in Thailand to seven. Si Thep was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List duri...

24/09/2023

Intrepid Travel is putting carbon labels on more than 500 trips, including its top 100, and plans to keep measuring and sharing the emissions of every trip. The labels, which will be on each tour's page on the company's website, will tell visitors how much carbon each Intrepid tour will produce. This will give the company a clearer picture of its commitment to climate-friendly travel....

Intrepid Travel is putting carbon labels on more than 500 trips, including its top 100, and plans to keep measuring and sharing the emissions of every trip. The labels, which will be on each tour’s page on the company’s website, will tell visitors how much carbon each Intrepid tour will produce....

23/09/2023

Google is doubling down on travel, enabling Bard, its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, to offer far more ways to help users plan their trips. The web search giant's latest iteration of Bard enables it to communicate with other Google applications and services, including Google Flights and Hotels. With Bard Extensions, launched earlier this week, Bard can find and share information from Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps and YouTube, as well....

Google is doubling down on travel, enabling Bard, its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, to offer far more ways to help users plan their trips. The web search giant’s latest iteration of Bard enables it to communicate with other Google applications and services, including Google Flig...

14/09/2023

The travel industry has seen a significant transformation in recent years. Technological advancements and changes in consumer behaviours are redefining how businesses operate. With an ever-changing political and socio-economic ecosystem, running a travel business often requires rethinking business strategies to come up with innovative ways to bring a wow factor to existing clients and attract new ones. A profitable travel business depends heavily on advance planning for the upcoming holiday seasons....

The travel industry has seen a significant transformation in recent years. Technological advancements and changes in consumer behaviours are redefining how businesses operate. With an ever-changing political and socio-economic ecosystem, running a travel business often requires rethinking business s...

14/07/2023

ChatGPT taking travel and the world by storm, says Euromonitor International’s travel research expert 97.8% of travel executives expect AI to have an impact on their industry AI could disrupt travel bookings sector where 66% of bookings are already online in 2023, with mobile bookings accounting for 35% of all online sales LONDON, UK – Travellers using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to plan their travel itineraries is set to boom, according to market research company Euromonitor International....

LONDON, UK – Travellers using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to plan their travel itineraries is set to boom, according to market research company Euromonitor International. The massive increase can be narrowed down to convenience and 24/7 accessibility, says Caroline Bremn...

14/07/2023

Reflecting the unprecedented relevance of tourism on the UN agenda, UNWTO together with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Republic of Croatia and support from Ministry of Tourism, India, Chair of the G20 Tourism Working Group will gather leaders from the public and private sectors for a high level roundtable at the official side event on "Economic, Social, and Environmental Sustainability in Tourism" which will be held on Friday 14 July within the framework of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development....

This week will bring tourism back to the United Nations headquarters to emphasize the sector’s unique position to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

12/11/2021

The US has lifted all travel restrictions for fully vaccinated non-citizens and non-immigrant travellers entering the country from 8 November, with limited exceptions. This was announced by the White House last month. They need to show proof of their vaccination and a negative Covid test result before departure. The airlines will have to match the name and date of birth in the vaccination certificates of the travellers to confirm that the same person has boarded the plane....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/12/fully-vaccinated-passengers-from-india-can-now-travel-to-the-us/

The US has lifted all travel restrictions for fully vaccinated non-citizens and non-immigrant travellers entering the country from 8 November, […]

12/11/2021

A symposium on film Tourism was organized at Taj Lands End, Mumbai on November 8, 2021, by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, for exploring opportunities present in various states for shooting films. An award for the “Most Film Tourism Friendly State” under the National Tourism Award is given every year to recognize states encouraging film tourism, said Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/12/government-to-soon-draft-model-film-facilitation-policy/

A symposium on film Tourism was organized at Taj Lands End, Mumbai on November 8, 2021, by the Ministry of […]

12/11/2021

Ninety-six countries will mutually recognize COVID-19 vaccination certificates with India, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday. This includes Indian certificates of those fully vaccinated with Covishield, WHO-approved or nationally approved vaccines. These countries include Canada, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Bangladesh, Mali, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Angola, Nigeria, Benin, Chad, Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Finland, Estonia, Romania, Moldova, Albania, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Sweden, Austria, Montenegro, and Iceland....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/12/96-countries-recognise-indias-covid-19-vaccination-certificate-mandaviya/

Ninety-six countries will mutually recognize COVID-19 vaccination certificates with India, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday. This includes […]

12/11/2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced the latest tourism marketing campaign, the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022” with a number of strategic activities to promote the reopening of the kingdom’s ‘Amazing New Chapters’ of new normal tourism at one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, the World Travel Market (WTM), from 1-3 November 2021. This year marks the 40th year of TAT’s participation in the WTM, which is being held in the form of a live event at Excel London from 1-3 November, and a virtual event from 8-9 November....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/12/tat-introduces-visit-thailand-year-2022-at-wtm-2021/

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced the latest tourism marketing campaign, the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022” with a number of strategic activities to […]

11/11/2021

Kandima Maldives, a private island resort makes for one of the best places in the Maldives to unleash your senses with pristine white sands, turquoise blue waters, lush tropical surroundings and unparalleled views of the Indian ocean. Located in the Dhaalu atoll which has many uninhabited islands, Kandima introduces the ultimate ‘Castaway Island Experience’ that transports guests physically and mentally to a hidden island paradise....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/11/kandima-maldives-launches-the-ultimate-castaway-island-experience/

Kandima Maldives, a private island resort makes for one of the best places in the Maldives to unleash your senses […]

11/11/2021

This first-ever partnership with Instagram forms part of UNWTO’s wider shift towards harnessing the power of digital innovation to drive the restart of tourism, especially local and sustainable tourism. It also represents Instagram’s recognition of tourism as a leading provider of livelihoods and global opportunity, welcoming UNWTO as partners in a first structured effort to use the platform as a tool to help kickstart the sector’s recovery....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/11/unwto-partners-with-instagram-to-support-recovery-of-tourism/

This first-ever partnership with Instagram forms part of UNWTO’s wider shift towards harnessing the power of digital innovation to drive […]

11/11/2021

The hospitality industry in India has witnessed a growth of 169.4 per cent in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) during Q3 2021 (July - September) as compared to Q3 2020, according to JLL’s Hotel Momentum India (HMI) Q3 2021, a quarterly hospitality sector monitor. Furthermore, at a pan-India level, there has been a 122.9 per cent growth in RevPAR in Q3 2021 as compared to Q2 2021, due to a strong recovery in leisure demand as travel restrictions were eased after the second wave of the pandemic....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/11/indias-hospitality-industry-sees-169-4-per-cent-growth-in-revpar-during-q3-2021-jll-report/

The hospitality industry in India has witnessed a growth of 169.4 per cent in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) during […]

10/11/2021

With the construction of Ram Temple and UP governments mega-development plans, Ayodhya is well on its track to be developed as a Vedic and cultural heritage city. Also known as Ram Janam Bhoomi, the city has been hosting pilgrims for centuries, however, with the State Government's renewed efforts to bring it to the world map for tourism, it is seeing increased interest not just within India, but from all around the world....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/10/with-mega-development-projects-underway-ayodhya-preparing-to-evolve-as-a-major-tourism-destination/

With the construction of Ram Temple and UP governments mega-development plans, Ayodhya is well on its track to be developed […]

09/11/2021

Indian tourists will be some of the most desirable travellers, given India’s growing economy, young population and rising middle class, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that the country is projected to reach record levels of 29 million outbound trips by 2025 – a buoyant outlook considering the strains of COVID-19. Craig Bradley, Associate Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments:...

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/09/indian-tourists-will-be-highly-sought-after-according-to-globaldata/

Indian tourists will be some of the most desirable travellers, given India’s growing economy, young population and rising middle class, […]

09/11/2021

The Glasgow Declaration recognizes the urgent need for a globally consistent plan for climate action in tourism. Signatories commit to measure, decarbonize, regenerate and unlock finance. Additionally, each signatory commits to deliver a concrete climate action plan, or updated plan, within 12 months of signing. Speaking at COP26, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili stressed that “while many private businesses have led the way in advancing climate action, a more ambitious sector-wide approach is needed to ensure tourism accelerates climate action in a meaningful way”....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/09/tourism-unites-behind-the-glasgow-declaration-on-climate-action-at-cop26/

The Glasgow Declaration recognizes the urgent need for a globally consistent plan for climate action in tourism. Signatories commit to […]

09/11/2021

Kenya’s tourism marketer, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has released exciting new courses in the Magical Kenya Travel Specialist Program. The program which was launched earlier this year in March is designed to deliver and maintain effective online training targeted at travel agents around the world. Kenya is an iconic travel destination in East Africa, owing to its strategic location astride the equator....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/09/kenya-tourism-board-introduces-new-courses-in-the-magical-kenya-specialist-programme/

Kenya’s tourism marketer, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has released exciting new courses in the Magical Kenya Travel Specialist Program. The […]

08/11/2021

Starting from December, Goa will start seeing arrivals of one charter, from Almaty, Kazakhstan every week. The operations will be handled by MinarTravels (India). Abida Kumar, vice-president, operations, Minar Travels (India), informed TOI that the first arrival will be on December 9 and that they are also trying to bring charters from Ukraine. Charter tourists from these two CIS countries have visited Goa regularly in the past decade....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/08/goa-set-to-receive-one-charter-per-week-from-almaty-kazakhstan/

Starting from December, Goa will start seeing arrivals of one charter, from Almaty, Kazakhstan every week. The operations will be […]

08/11/2021

Uttarakhand plans to start a cave tourism circuit in Gangolihat, Pithoragarh, after discovering a set of nine underground caves in September. These caves are located in Sailiswar, Gupta Ganga, Vrihad Tung, Mukteshwar, Daneswar, and Mailchaura areas. After surveying, scientists from the Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) said the caves were probably a thousand years old. They are up to 50 m tall, multi-layered, and contain multiple room-like blocks....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/08/uttarakhand-to-develop-cave-tourism-circuit/

Uttarakhand plans to start a cave tourism circuit in Gangolihat, Pithoragarh, after discovering a set of nine underground caves in […]

08/11/2021

Travel industry professionals are almost equally split over whether only the wealthy will be able to afford holidays in the future, according to research released Monday 1 November by WTM London. Some 1000 professionals from around the globe were asked about the impact of the widely anticipated price increases as a result of the pandemic on the overall market. Just over half (51%) were concerned that travel would become the preserve of the rich, with 49% disagreeing....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/11/08/mixed-response-from-wtm-on-whether-travelling-will-be-more-expensive-in-2022/

Travel industry professionals are almost equally split over whether only the wealthy will be able to afford holidays in the […]

29/10/2021

Indigo has announced the start of direct flights between Shillong in Meghalaya and Dibrugarh in Assam, under the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The flight will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. These regional flights will provide accessibility to these regions boosting trade, commerce, and tourism, said Indigo’s Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer Sanjay Kumar. He said this direct flight would cater to the travel demand in the region. Several more flights are operated by Indigo in this region between Shillong and Silchar, Agartala, Imphal, and Kolkata.

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/29/indigo-starts-direct-flights-from-shillong-to-dibrugarh/

Indigo has announced the start of direct flights between Shillong in Meghalaya and Dibrugarh in Assam, under the Regional Connectivity […]

29/10/2021

A special tourism promotion program will be launched by the Sri Lankan government in five countries, including India, to help the tourism sector, said Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. The other countries included are France, Britain, Germany, and Russia. Ranatunga said authorities have been asked to implement short and long-term promotion campaigns targeting tourists from these countries in the next few months....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/29/sri-lanka-to-launch-tourism-promotion-campaigns-in-5-countries-including-india/

A special tourism promotion program will be launched by the Sri Lankan government in five countries, including India, to help […]

29/10/2021

Italy will allow travellers from India, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to enter for essential purposes from October 2. These countries have been included in List E, by the order of the Ministry of Health. The travellers will no longer need to provide authorisation from the Ministry of Health to enter the country. However, only those travelling for work, health, study, and other essential purposes are allowed....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/29/italy-now-allows-essential-purpose-travel-from-brazil-india-bangladesh-sri-lanka/

Italy will allow travellers from India, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to enter for essential purposes from October 2. These […]

29/10/2021

Germany's tourism industry can once again report a significant increase in international demand. This corresponds directly with the latest studies on Germany's global brand image. This is the result of recent analyses by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB). Site Minder's World Hotel Index, for example, registers a share of foreign guests in bookings of German hotels of 30.8 per cent across 400 global hotel booking channels for October 2021....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/29/germanys-strong-brand-image-supports-recovery-of-incoming-tourism/

Germany’s tourism industry can once again report a significant increase in international demand. This corresponds directly with the latest studies […]

29/10/2021

Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions has recently concluded the special tourism revival editions of ‘India International Travel Mart’, at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai & Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru held between 18-19 October 2021 & 22 – 23 October 2021 respectively. The events held in Chennai & Bengaluru saw a tremendous response from the travel trade fraternity and the end consumers....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/29/chennai-bengaluru-host-india-international-travel-mart/

Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions has recently concluded the special tourism revival editions of ‘India International Travel Mart’, at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai & Tripura […]

28/10/2021

Permission for hosting the Sunburn electronic dance music festival in Goa has not been given to the promoters yet. It is pending with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, said the State Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Monday. Percept Live, the organisers of the music event, had said on Sunday that the 15th edition of the festival will be held in Goa. Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed at the festival....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/28/no-permissions-have-been-granted-to-organisers-of-sunburn-festival-goa-tourism-minister/

Permission for hosting the Sunburn electronic dance music festival in Goa has not been given to the promoters yet. It […]

28/10/2021

The Government of Kerala has made registration mandatory for service providers in the adventure tourism sector for conducting a wide range of land, water, and air-related activities to ensure their quality and safety. The procedures and protocols of Adventure Tourism Safety and Security Regulations for according registration for operators were drawn up by Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS), which functions under the Department of Tourism....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/28/kerala-makes-registration-mandatory-for-adventure-tourism-activities/

The Government of Kerala has made registration mandatory for service providers in the adventure tourism sector for conducting a wide […]

27/10/2021

Foreign tourists can now visit Langkawi, a popular holiday destination in Malaysia, from November 15, under an international tourism bubble initiative. The pilot project will operate for three months and be evaluated by the National Security Council and Health Ministry before other destinations are opened up, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The list of approved countries whose residents can visit is yet to be announced....

https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/27/starting-with-langkawi-malaysia-prepares-to-start-welcoming-tourists/

Foreign tourists can now visit Langkawi, a popular holiday destination in Malaysia, from November 15, under an international tourism bubble […]

26/10/2021

IATTE’s Pre-Diwali Networking Event, A Hit Among Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals

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https://travelnewsy.com/2021/10/26/iattes-pre-diwali-networking-event-a-hit-among-travel-tourism-professionals/

New Delhi: Indian Association of Travel & Tourism Experts (IATTE) recently organised a Pre-Diwali networking event. The event saw an […]

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