Season’s Greetings from the entire team of India Outbound! The Nov-Dec 2020 edition of India Outbound is out now! As the year comes to an end we present to you our special issue highlighting how the student community has started to travel abroad, leaving the fear of the pandemic behind. Even though few in number, Indian students enrolled in overseas universities have begun to find ways to get there and resume their education.

As most of the destinations are closed with new variants of virus found every second day, Indian tourists have few destinations to visit. With nearly half of Bollywood who have already visited its idyllic beaches, Maldives is the rescue destination for many newlywed Indian couples.

However, due to closed destinations read our report on how the year 2020 will go down as the worst year in modern aviation’s history.

We bring to you popular yet less traversed destinations that can wait for you. The highlights of this month are:

Bhutan: On The Tiger’s Trail
Serbia: The White Beauty
Chile: The Haven of Ecotourism
Hallstatt: Heavenly Hamlet of Hallstatt
Reunion Island: Buried Treasures
Technology: Must Have Apps For Travelling Safely In Pandemic

Tis the season of festivities again!

Taylor Swift’s chef d’oeuvre Eras Tour made it evidently clear just how grand the implications of music festivals are on tourism with record figures! Among the thousands of Swifties on her world tour were fans from India, leading the pack. So as thousands of Indians tune in to the beats in criss-crossed cities across the world, we let music tourism take the centre stage in our year-end November-December 2024 issue of India Outbound magazine. Discover the craziest of music festivals in the spotlight to the best of destinations, with lesser-known destinations leading the collection.

And as you dance to the rhythm, you might as well catch yourself gently sail away to the vibrant Diwali celebrations aboard Resort World One’s maiden voyage for Dubai! Or explore the many marvels of Disney, a childhood favourite for most of us, onboard Disney Adventure, the first ship of Disney Cruise Line to be based in Asia as it homeported from Singapore.

For the adventure-hearts, take your pick in Paris of the Caucasus, Batumi, in all its lively colours during once upon an autumn foliage.

And to please your culinary senses, we bring you an array of flavours from Fiji that you can savour after experiencing its neighbour Sydney, arguably the prettiest Australian city!

Other highlights of the issue:

Event Report: APAC Travel Marketplace sets stage for Abu Dhabi’s Asian conquest

Offbeat: Nimes: French city with Roman Soul

Interview: Shahnaz Husain’s cool tips for skincare during travel

Read the November-December 2024 issue for features on several other
destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry
leaders.

From mountaineering and paragliding to swimming with the sharks, adventure tourism has emerged as a key deciding factor for Indian travellers while choosing their next overseas trip. From Alaska to Antarctica, Christchurch to Cape Town, they are leaving no part of the world untouched.

In the September-October 2024 issue of India Outbound magazine, we go into the world of adventure travel and find out what is ticking for the Indian travellers.

A destination that combines adventure with high-quality sports is Western Australia and led none other than Adam Gilchrist take you on a guided tour here with his #DrivetheDream campaign. Not far from Australia lies the idyllic island of Fiji where one can unravel the marvels of Manta Rays and some of the most untouched coral life on earth.

If you rather watched it all from a distance and yet be in the middle of it, hop onboard Resorts World One as it sets sail for the first time ever from Dubai this Diwali or the Disney Adventure when it starts sailing from Singapore next year.

And with SriLankan Airlines’ opulent indulgence, we are whisked away to the Emerald Island, where we discover some of the natural and cultural wonders.
Discover the Aegean marvels of Türkiye or unlock the ‘six avatars’ of our darling town LA or watch fairytales come alive as we delve into gothic moorlands that have inspired many pages of English literature.

Other highlights of the issue:

Event Report: Bintan Resorts partners with VFS Global to tap Indian
market

Explore: Lisboa to Lagos: A Tale of Two Cities

Aviation: Airlines go miles for customer loyalty

The Green Corner: Boutique hotels lead transition to eco-friendly policies

Read the September-October 2024 issue for features on several other
destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry
leaders.

Travel, sports, reading, music, films, culture and cuisine would perhaps figure in the top six hobbies around the world and there is an increasing number of sports fans who travel around the world to catch their favourite sporting heroes in action. The concept of sports tourism has caught on in India as well in a significant manner and this is the highlight of the July-August 2024 issue of India Outbound magazine. The year 2024 is a bonanza for these travellers as it began with a bang in the United States and the Caribbean with T20 Cricket World Cup, is traversing through Europe with Euro2024 Football Championships and the Paris Olympic Games and will head further eastwards for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that sets two of the best cricketing teams, India and hosts Australia later this year. Read the entire backstory on who is travelling, to where and what are the destinations and tour operators doing to help sports fans get the best experiences.

While the US may be relatively a new sports destination for Indians, the country has big plans for the years ahead and these were revealed at IPW2024, the leading inbound show and India Outbound brings an on-the-ground report on the ambitions and objectives of tourism leaders from across the US. Staying in US, it also captures the many facets of Ventura County Coast, near Los Angeles....

𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆:

Interview: René de Monchy, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand

Destination Report: Turkiye leaves OTOAI members spellbound 

Event Report: Buyers at Southern MICE Expo impressed by Sri Lanka

Experience: Sharjah: Cultural cornerstone of UAE

The May-June 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟒 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. With the Arabian Travel Market about to begin, we focus on issues and developments that link Indian outbound travel market with the GCC region. Hence, the market analysis focusses on how the GCC destinations are outbidding each other in seducing the opulent Indian traveller, who is taking overseas trips for short luxury breaks at the drop of a hat. Not just in quantity, the GCC is also leading in quality, redefining the terms of sustainable luxury offerings with ambitious projects like the Red Sea Global.

Sustainability was also one of the key themes at the 10th edition of WTM Africa held in Cape Town, South Africa, where again India Outbound was the sole Indian media partner. We also explore Erinvale, a luxury resort about 50 km from Cape Town. From South Africa, we take you to the northern extremes of the planet to the Arctic Circle where we discover Arkhangelsk, a charming Russian town. After a few surprising sights of the safari in the deserts of Sharjah, we hop on to Amtrak’s Coast Starlight for an epic journey built around the diversity of US West Coast landscapes. Along with a bite or two from some of the most delectable chocolate festivals in the world!

𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆:

Interview: Regardo Lewis, Rovos Rail

Event Report: WTM Africa 2024

Experience: Central Vietnam’s Terrific Trio

Aviation: In-flight entertainment

Read the May-June 2024 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders from around the world.

The March-April 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟒 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out.
Come spring, and the inner traveller in everybody awakens. While the pleasant beauty of nature beckons many in the serene spring, there are various reasons why people travel. What binds every kind of traveller, however, is that shopping is a serious agenda on almost everyone’s bucketlist and especially in India it has remained a key driver for choosing a destination. The new Indian shopper, has a voracious appetite for all kinds of purchases, from the top luxury brands to gourmet foods, clothes, wines and perfumes. The March-April issue of India Outbound takes you for a deep dive on the issue examining the trends and how destinations are responding.

After a heartful of leisure, we take you on some dreamy adventure in swimming with the turtles, one of the several activities that visitors to Oman can experience. And as thrill slowly sets pace in you, let’s head to a one-of-a-kind adventure in Kenya to discover a unique hotel, perhaps the only one in the world where a Princess checked in and she checked out as the Queen.

𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆:

Event Report: Brand USA 10th India Sales Mission

Experience: Bazaar Beats: Beyond Bargains

Destination: Unveiling Hidden Gems of Occitane

Nature: Meet Mexican Monarchs

Experience: Uncovering Imperial Mystiques of China

Read the March-April 2024 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders.

The January-February 𝟮𝟬𝟮4 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. New Year, new beginnings and so in this issue, we set out to explore the new horizons of the rather untouched regions of Caucasus and Central Asia. Be it the majestic snow-laden mountains or sparkling turquoise lakes, perhaps the calling to ditch the fast life and experience slow tourism in the nomadic style or discover perfect mix of modernity with heritage, the two regions have increasingly come calling to the adventure-seeker Indians! And while talking of adventure, we take you on a safari through a melange of wilderness in Maasai Mara as part of the 5th OTOAI Convention that was held in Kenya. Alternatively, you can also head to the Cowboy Capital of the World, Bandera in Texas, to awaken the inner cowboy/cowgirl in you.

If you have not had enough of adventure yet, head to the Al Hajar Mountains in Oman, for some hikes in a terrain with surprising natural diversity. For relaxation in the company of top celebrities in the world, you can make your way to Half Moon Resort at Montego Bay in Jamaica, which redefines luxury and dont be surprised if you run into a President or a Queen there.
To get a taste of what cuisine of tomorrow may look like, we take you to sample a meal at Krasota in Dubai, where exotic food meets Artificial Intelligence.
Other 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆:
Event Report: Jaffna MICE Expo
Wine Tourism: Savouring Spanish Splendours
Eye on Africa: South Africa Can Triple Its Indian Market in 2024
Offbeat: Colombian Coffee Circuit
Read the January-February 2024 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders.

Greetings from Team 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙.

The November-December 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. Here we are at the end of another year! This year has seen the emergence of several new trends in travel in India. From wellness and sustainable tourism to digital nomadism and multi-generational travel, even though Indians chose to travel differently, but travel they did. And though it is hardly a new trend, the year 2023 can certainly be called the year of luxury travel for Indian outbound travel market. Thus, it is but natural that in this last issue of India Outbound for 2023, we take an indepth look at the entire gamut as destinations, hotels and all other stakeholders of travel and tourism from around the world that have been closely watching the elite Indian travellers lay down the red carpet to tap this highly promising segment.

And talking of luxury travel, one can never leave out the GOAT luxurious destination, Jamaica. India Outbound had the privilege of visiting the Caribbean country at the invitation of Visit Jamaica for the travel show JAPEX and could only come to two conclusions. One, luxury lives in Jamaica and second, the Indian market holds limitless potential for the destination.
Continuing with the outdoors and nature, this issue also takes you to three distinct destinations in Europe – Segovia in Spain, Heidelberg in Germany and Kutaisi in Georgia – that offer a great mix of outdoors and nature trails along with urban experiences.

Other 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆:
Event Report: Reliving Chariots of Fire at Melbourne Marathon
Culture: Malta to host first art biennale in 2024
Film Tourism: For the Love of a Locale
Cuisine: A Food Walk in Singapore

Read the November-December 2023 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders.

Greetings from Team 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙.
🌟👉🏽The September-October 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. One of the several niches of the outbound travel market in India relates to educational tourism, or short-term field trips organised by colleges and schools to give an exposure to some landmark sites of learning and technological excellence, with a fair bit of leisure and pleasure thrown in. As with almost every other part of outbound travel from India, educational tourism, too, is booming and attracting newer players. Read in this issue, how the incumbents are warding off the new entrants and how the market is expanding rapidly to Tier II cities across India.
In this issue, we also bring you an eyewitness account of a unique spiritual and cultural celebration in Spain, the Templar Nights celebration on first full moon night of the summer, that marks the return of victorious Templar Knights from Jerusalem to Ponferrada, a tiny town in Castilla-y-Leon province.
Other 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆:
𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤: San Antonio: Deep Dive in Diversity
𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Heatwaves: Will Winter be the New Summer?
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Ankush Nijhawan, Co-founder and Managing Director, TBO
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Cabarets: Much More Than Song & Dance
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Sauntering in Switzerland
Read the 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓-𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 2023 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders.

Greetings from Team 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙.

The July-August 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. Not a week goes by in India when a major film does not hit the screens. It is not just the producers and distributors, who keep close tabs on the box-office reception for these films. Tourism offices of most coutnries around the world also watch out for the next blockbuster in India as these films go a long way in promoting their destinations to Indian tourists, who have become the most-sought after group of travellers since the revival of global tourism last year. Aware of the almost-immediate impact of hit films on their tourism numbers, destinations have upped their game in making themselves attractive to film crews, with generous incentives and providing their best monuments and streets for film shooting. In this issue, we bring you testaments of what the film studios look for, what the destinations offer and how the market is becoming bigger every week.

In this issue, we also bring you a report from Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference that provided unique perspective on Maldives, through the thousands of tales that this archipelago, its people and its diverse flora and fauna have to recount to visitors.

Other Highlights of this issue:

Experience: Eilat, Israel
Adventure : A Day in Nature’s Pallette
Event Report : IPW2023 San Antonio
Interview : Staci Mellman, Senior Vice President, Brand USA
Travelogue : Compulsive Collector’s Curios

The issue also features several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders.

Greetings from Team 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙.

The May-June 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. If there was one common, underlying theme that has grabbed the travel and tourism world’s attention, it is sustainability. One of the world’s largest industries, in terms of its geographic and demographic reach, travel and tourism industry can play a bi grole in promoting sustainability, which will anyway benefit this industry like none other. It is also timely that the central theme of the 30th Arabian Travel Market 2023, that begins in Dubai on May 1, is sustainability. Across the breadth and depth of the industry, from airlines and airports, to other modes of transport, from hotels and attractions to tour operators and DMCs, everyone has a role to play and we present to you a snapshot on the leaders and laggards in this initiative.

In this issue, we also bring you an update on how Sri Lanka has already begun reaping the benefits of hosting its first ever in-person MICE Expo, as the country sees an uptick in enquiries from MICE and corporate players in India and other parts of the world.

Other Highlights of this issue are:

Experience: Berliner Fernsehturm

Astrotourism : New Zealand’s Dark Sky Project

City-Break :  San Francisco

Culture : Immersive Bhutan through sketches

Interview : Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, Arabian Travel Market on sustainability in the GCC nations

The issue also features several other interviews with destination leaders and airlines about their ambitions and strategies in India.

Greetings from Team 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙.

The March-April 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 issue of 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 is out. As summer approaches, bookings for the year’s cruise travels reaches a crescendo. Though Indians have not been big on cruises, the market is seeing unprecedented growth, with all cruise liners as well as destinations making a beeline for the Indian market, enthusedby the phenomenal recovery staged by outbound travel from India in the year 2022. We speak to the bigwigs of the sector as well as the new entrants and market analysts and the Indian travel leaders to determine what awaits the sector this year.

In this issue, we also bring you a report about an upcoming event in Sri Lanka that could prove to be the game changer in the country’s efforts to not only revive but also significantly enhance its tourism sector. From March 13-15, hundreds of MICE stakeholders from all across the world, notably from India, will gather in Colombo to attend the first-ever in-person Sri Lanka MICE Expo to explore the country’s rich and unique offering as a global destination for MICE. Further on this, we also bring you glimpses of some of the best hotels that MICE stakeholders can look at for organising their events.




Other Highlights of this issue are:

Experience: Living it up in Miami

Culture: Cultural Cauldron of Bahrain

Destination: Washington’s Dutch Show

Interview : Alexandre Mars, Ambassador of Paris 2024 Olympic Games on how Paris 2024 wants to be equitable and accessible to all.

The issue also features several other  interviews with destination leaders and airlines about their ambitions and strategies in India.

Greetings from Team 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙. We wish all our readers and their loved ones a very Happy and Delightful New Year that brings all of you a sackful of health and happiness.

The 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆-𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 issue of India Outbound is out. With corporate travels and MICE having registered an amazing recovery in 2022, the forecast for 2023 is even more vibrant. This has attracted destinations from all around the world, seeking a slice of the pie. In this issue, India Outbound analyses the market, its demand growth and the strengths and weaknesses of traditional market leaders, the potential winners and new entrants in this domain. We speak to the bigwigs of the sector as well as the new entrants and market analysts and the Indian travel leaders to determine what awaits the sector this year.

We also bring you a feature on experience of Go-Karting at Bahrain International Circuit, the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Gulf region, and which makes for an ideal MICE activity.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲:

𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙚: Discovering different dimensions of luxury onboard NCL Prima
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: By the rivers of Oxford
𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚: Discovering Europe on a Lambretta
𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Savouring Switzerland’s Christmas Markets

The issue also features several interviews with destination leaders as well as leading hotel operators from across the world, targetting the Indian outbound traveller.



The November-December issue of India Outbound is out. With wedding season in full bloom in India, the focus of this issue is Destination Weddings overseas. We examine the market size and its dynamics, as key stakeholders describe what all it takes to make a destination wedding. We speak with many destinations, including favourites like Thailand, Italy, Dubai or Mauritius and also new entrants like Portugal. With the FIFA Football World Cup now days away, we bring a special focus on the host country and its innovative approach towards cultural promotion, through state-of-the-art and highly interactive museums that make learning so much fun.
Highlights of this issue are
Experience: Philadelphia, Garden City of United States
Photo Feature: Date with Qatar’s Cultural Core
Experience: Portugal through country roads
The issue also has a whole bunch of interviews with destinations and leading hotels.
As this is our last issue of 2022, we leave with greetings and best wishes for the festive season and wish you and your loved ones a healthy and Happy New Year.

The September-October issue of India Outbound is out now, with a basket of diverse content. The highlight of the issue that is sandwiched between global sporting events like Asia Cup or World CUP T20 for cricket or the biggest of them all, the FIFA Football World Cup, showcases how global destinations are making a beeline for Indian sports fans as this niche segment picks up muscle. We also bring what some destinations make of the World Tourism Day 2022 Theme, Rethinking Tourism, or what 66th TAAI Convention discussed about promoting regional tourism. There are also reports from what Singapore has lined up for Golden Jubilee celebrations of its mascot, Merlion, or what the first permanent live show in the Middle East, La Perle in Dubai looks like. There is much more to read and soak yourself into in this issue.

Hello & Welcome to the July-August 2022 issue of India Outbound magazine, which has a special focus on South Africa, notably the vast array of adventure activities as well as the amazing safari experiences that it offers. Beyond the wildlife, the quality of safari experiences in South Africa, especially at places like Thanda are unbeatable. As India Outbound experienced on the first destination that it visited post-pandemic, a visit to the southern tip of Africa can be a life-changing experience, which is what our coverage aims to achieve for our readers.

Over the past few years, one of the dominant trends in outbound travel from India, is the rise of luxury travel, which has grown multifold in the past decade. Be it destinations or hotels or experiences, all are seeking the high rolling Indian visitors. A number of destinations in the Gulf – Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island – and even those as afar as New York and Jamaica are trying to attract the Indian tourist.

The highlights of the issue are:

Market Analysis: Luxury travel takes the lead

Interview: Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica Tourism Minister

Culture: Suwaidi Pearl Farm

Hotel: Hilton Beach Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

Ecotourism: Costa Rica

Destination: Fun-filled feasts with family in Mauritius

Do look out for our next issue to discover other exotic destinations as well as the latest developments impacting the travel and tourism sector globally.

Hello & Welcome to the May-June 2022 issue of India Outbound magazine, which is our first issue entirely focused on the GCC countries and how it is the GCC that is driving the global tourism back on track. Quite appropriately, the issue is also the one present at ATM in Dubai, which is the major occasion when travel trade is meeting in full strength since the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only has Dubai recently completed the world’s largest event in the shape of Expo2020, but the action in tourism industry is likely to remain focused in the GCC countries for almost the entire year, with numerous big-ticket items lined up and India Outbound is glad to bring you in-depth reports on the various parts of GCC and the key role being played by them in boosting tourism industry. We also report on the ambitious line up of tourism in Saudi Arabia, which has committed an eye-popping USD 1 trillion by 2030. Saudi’s tiny neighbour Qatar is also already in the limelight and will dominate the travel world later this year as the GCC and Middle East’s first FIFA World Cup Football championships get underway in November.

The highlights of the issue are
Industry: Trillion dollar opportunity
Interview: Bernadette Romulo Puyat, secretary, Philippines Tourism
Destination: Qatar beyond FIFA World Cup
Offbeat: Five hidden gems of UAE
Do look out for our next issue to find out what all transpired at the ATM, Indaba and beyond

Welcome back to a new issue of India Outbound. In this issue, our focus is the same as tourism boards and tourists around the world – wellness tourism. We highlight how wellness is in great demand by travellers and what steps have destinations taken to position themselves as the destination for a comprehensive wellness experience. Read here what diverse destinations, from Thailand and Indonesia to Germany, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Maldives have to say about wellness and how they are equipped to offer a package of experiences with wellness at the centre of it all.

And since Spring is here and is undeniably connected to rejuvenation and renewal, we bring some of the best destinations that one can opt for to experience Spring, be it the Tulip wonderland of the world – Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands or the Cherry Blossoms of Japan.

If Spring is here, can summer be far behind? Summer means music festivals across the world and as they will take place after two years, there is a great interest in the organisers as well as would-be attendees. We bring to you some of the best music festivals in Europe.

 

 

The highlights of this month are:

Market Analysis: World Welcomes Wellness

Interview: Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, South African Tourism

Adventure: Water Sports

Photo Feature: Spring Splash at Keukenhof

Aviation: Sustainable Aviation Takes Flight

The January-February 2022 edition of India Outbound is out now!

In this issue of India Outbound our focus is on the MICE sector. We highlight how destinations have identified MICE as the key to a rapid recovery and hence are aggressively promoting themselves as prime MICE destinations. And from the Indian perspective, leading the MICE race are countries closer home. Be it Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maldives or South Korea, each is vigorously trying to get on to the MICE train.

However, it is not just the MICE that has caught the eye. Each destination seems to have gone back to the drawing board to identify its USPs and project them globally. Few are doing that in a more comprehensive manner than the UAE. Destinations like Abu Dhabi too have stepped up to attract tourists willing to explore new luxury destinations, with a variety of activities. And what better way of attracting tourists than with a little bit of fun and frolic through theme parks. Destinations like Yas Island and Dubai are constantly upgrading the theme park segment to always come up with something new and interesting.

However, if adventure is not your cup of tea and you want to take the adrenaline a notch down and catch up on the romance, then what better way than glamping. India Outbound has curated five ideal destinations closer home for an ideal celebration of Valentine’s Day 2022.

And if our readers are still unsure about their destination choice, we have some reputed bloggers talking of their own dream vacations and the first destination that they would hit in the current year.

 

The highlights of this month are:

Market Analysis: 2022, Year of the MICE

Interview: Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica

Adventure: Recovery from pandemic roller coaster likely

Bloggers: Indian travel bloggers’ wishlist for 2022

Photo Feature: Andalusia: Celebrating Spain’s Diversity

Entertainment: Video game tourism: When gamers turn into tourists

The November-December 2021 edition of India Outbound is out now!

In this issue of India Outbound, we bring a round up of  2021 that offered a ray of hope to many, if not all, stakeholders of travel, tourism and hospitality from around the world. After a disastrous 2020, when all three sectors were essentially shut down almost through the year and even beyond, travellers and travel agents have now begun to gather courage to revive and restart.Perhaps it may not be injudicious to say that of these, business travel and to some extent MICE have resumed alongside the FITs. Spotting the opportunity, some countries, like neighbouring Sri Lanka, have already begun to target the segment proactively by hosting events, even if virtually, to reconnect with stakeholders in India in this domain, through events like the Virtual MICE Expo in Sri Lanka.

Another segment that is growing is sports tourism. Big sports events, notably the Olympics as well as the FIFA Football World Cup, have always attracted visitors from around the world, but these were traditionally the hard-core fans of a particular sport. However, over the past decade or so, as tourism industry flourished globally and with a rapidly growing appetite for various sports, many more people, than just the fans, begun travelling, not only to enjoy a good game of cricket or an exciting evening at the football stadium, but also to soak in the entire experience.


Interview: Ashok Pathirage, Chairman, SriLankan Airlines

Interview: Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Tourism

Market Analysis: Christmas Carols Calling

Experience: Yogyakarta, Indonesia’s Last Monarchy

Photo Feature: Colours of Calgary

The September-October 2021 edition of India Outbound is out now!

In this issue of India Outbound we focus on the Expo 2020 Dubai, that is all set to open with a big bang on October 1 and could indeed be the torch bearer for the rest of the industry-related events. Lasting six months, Expo 2020 Dubai offers a mind-boggling range of activities and the organisers remain confident of attracting at least 25 million visitors until March 31, 2022 when the curtains come down on this exhibition. Their focus firmly remains on India, the biggest source market for Dubai Tourism.

We focus on another rising segment of tourism, long term Work from Home overseas.  Many Indians, especially those in technology or financial services industries, have indeed benefitted from long-stay work from home in various countries, including destinations like San Diego in the United States and East Asia.

We also bring events like the ongoing Venice Biennale. The fair, a Mecca for architects, art enthusiasts and many more, is looking forward to receiving a record number of visitors from around the world.

The highlights of this month are:

Interview: Vistara, CCO

Destination: Barcelona Beyond Beaches

Experience: San Diego – Big City Adventure with a Tranquil Small Town Vibe

In this issue of India Outbound we focus on one of the fastest growing niches of Indian tourism industry. As students get more exposure with such foreign tours, little wonder then that educational tours as a segment of India outbound market have been growing at a rapid clip, year on year, for over a decade, ever since the Indian economy began booming in mid-2000s. Once borders open up for travellers from India, this niche segment is bound to bounce back.

Another segment that has already started to sail is the cruise tourism industry. After being grounded for over a year, as the cruise tourism industry prepares to begin sailing again, its eyes remain focused on key Indian market.

We also bring destinations that are preparing itself to welcome tourists when everything is honky-dory.

The highlights of this month are:

Thailand Reopens for Foreign Tourists with Phuket

Jurassic Coast: Exploring England’s Exotic Exteriors

Entertainment: A roller-coaster of fun at Super Nintendo World in Osaka

The Jan-Feb 2021 edition of India Outbound is out now! Few years were so welcome for the global tourism industry as the year 2021. Despite crisis, most tourism destinations retain their focus on India, a key source market and are banking on a revival later this year.

Tour operators, too, have braved the pandemic and are spotting some early signs of revival, especially for honeymoon and leisure segments to handful of destinations that are open to Indian tourists currently, notably Maldives and Dubai.

One of the first segments to have resumed overseas, even if not fully, is film shooting as nearly half a dozen Indian films have already been shot or are on the verge of being shot overseas. Bellbottom, starring Akshay Kumar was the first to open the doors when its crew headed to London in August and has since been followed by a few other titles.

Another segment that is all set to ring the bells is destination wedding.  With close to 10 million marriages a year in India and with an overall budget exceeding USD 50 billion, an increasing number of families had been opting for a wedding or at least part of a wedding overseas. With the gradual easing of restrictions, wedding planners have begun organizing wedding overseas. They expect a full-throttle revival, even with reduced number of guests and some budgetary cuts, to take place next year.

We bring to you popular yet less traversed destinations that can wait for you. The highlights of this month are:

A Musafirnama of Afghanistan

Ateliers des Lumières in Paris

Turkey: A Fairy Tale Tour of Prince Islands

The Sep-Oct 2020 edition of India Outbound is out now! Presenting to you our special issue highlighting the current state of the small tour operators in India, the impact of the pandemic on them and what they are doing in order to survive. We see that repeated pleas by the tour operators for fiscal assistance have not yet reached the mandarins in New Delhi. This sets stage for numerous smaller players to either shut down or be acquired by a larger player.
We also speak with leading National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) on their outlook for 2021 and find that remain hopeful that Indian outbound travel will pick up pace and therefore have come up with innovative digital marketing campaigns, notably countries like UK, New Zealand, Thailand, Netherlands and UAE. The NTOs have been busy promoting their destinations virtually in India over the past few months. Many of them have been innovative and creative in spreading their message and staying on top of the mind of the potential travellers from India. We bring you a sample of the 10 best campaigns.
In this issue, we also talk to leading bloggers in India who take us back to their favourite destination and share their most memorable experiences of outbound travel.

Other highlights of this month are:

1. Las Vegas: The Strip, The Canyon and Beyond
2. Monaco:Luxury at Every Step
3. Africa: Treasure Trove of Wilderness
4. Technology: Five Gadgets for post Pandemic Travel

The August 2020 edition of India Outbound is out now! Presenting to you our special issue highlighting the current state of the outbound travel industry in India, the impact of the pandemic, and what the industry experts predict for the future. We also look at the boom in virtual tourism as tourism organisations from around the world turned to the digital world and social media to showcase destinations and experiences that travellers could enjoy even from behind the four walls of their homes.

The issue also focuses on the tourism fraternity’s plans for revival, with some green shoots of recovery already visible, even though a full recovery is a long way off.

The main highlight of the issue is how children are becoming a key factor in deciding the destinations for an ideal family vacation. Destinations and tourism sites the world over are increasingly addressing children in their communications as they become key influencers in decisions on family vacations. In a post-pandemic world, this trend is only set to strengthen further.

READ NOW! INDIA OUTBOUND MAGAZINE MARCH 2020

Women travellers are the fastest growing segment of the outbound market in India. Travel companies are now offering packages that solely cater to the demands of women travellers, be it solo or group. This issue of India Outbound is dedicated to women travellers who have taken the baton in their hands now and it is they who decide when and where to go.

Countries featured: Greece, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Kenya, USA, UAE

Travelling for millennials is no longer dependent on factors like the right time or adequate money. It’s all about the mood. This issue of India Outbound is dedicated to the Indian millennial travellers and as February is the month of love and youth, we term it as the month of the millennials.

In this issue of India Outbound we present to you the top picks of 2020.
> To start with we give you a glimpse of the gorgeous Georgia and why this small yet extremely diverse destination is so popular among Indian tourists.
> In this issue we also talk about why Africa is the next trending destination for India and how the continent is opening up itself to the visitors from India.
> We also give you a sneak peak into Antalya, Turkey’s eight largest city that is favoured by jet setters from around the globe.
>  And if you are looking for some new adventures in 2020, this issue highlights some of the best adventurous destinations to spark off your wanderlust.
Countries featured > Turkey, Israel, Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Azerbaijan, England (Manchester), Brazil, New Zealand, Czechia
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Have you decided on your travel plans for next year? Not yet? Well then get your hands on this issue of India Outbound where we offer you a slice from the three popular and touristy continents – Europe, the Americas and Africa, that have some of the most sought after destinations.

In Europe we bring you Malta that is a destination of beautiful experiences. Considered to be a perfect heritage destination, having three sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, this island has everything-from prehistoric temples, hidden coves, red gold beaches to a history of remarkable intensity. And if you are too tired of visiting Europe almost every year then the Americas can be your call. Head to Hawaii for an adventurous vacation where one can not just explore the calm and composed life of the underwater residents but also hike some of the best cliffs for a spectacular view. We also give you a glimpse into Central America’s best kept secret, that is, El Salvador. And lastly if the wilderness is what you desire then turn to Africa where we take you on a journey into Kenya’s wildlife through our photo feature where we highlight one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world –the Masai Mara and the inhabitants of the land, the Masai community. As you make your travel plans for next year we promise to highlight many such popular and hidden lands and cultures that have a whole new story to tell.

Also we have great news for the readers of India Outbound. From January 2020 onwards we will be a monthly publication, so no more waiting for 60 days to get hold of your beloved destination guide. So let’s make a resolution for New Years– Head to where the heart takes you!

Travelling is fun for all seasons but it’s the festive season that is meant for families to travel together. In this issue of India Outbound we take you to the favourite destination for the average Indian family from any part of the country that is closer to home and heart. From budget-friendly packages to easier flight connectivity, Thailand is a preferred choice for all Indian travellers. Connecting you directly with nature is Pokhara, a lovely lake town of Nepal. We also take you on a culinary tour by giving you the authentic gastronomic experience of Bangladeshi food.

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