Travel
India Outbound
Very robust demand in India for United
With robust demand for its product, American carrier United Airlines that has been present in India for 18 years is keen to ramp up capacity in India, but hampered by the closure of Russian airspace due to Russia-Ukraine war. Harvinder Singh, Director, Middle East & India, of United says the airline is aiming to launch five flights to India at the earliest.
3 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
My goal is to make TBO world's largest B2B platform
In past 17 years, TBO, a leading B2B travel portal, has grown rapidly with presence in over 100 countries. Ankush Nijhawan, co-founder & Managing Director says a lot of hard work & grabbing the opportunities that came along have gone into the growth and that he aims to make TBO the largest B2B platform in the world.
6 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Pilgrims' Parade of Ponferrada: SOAKING IN SPANISH SPIRITUALITY
Every summer, under the first full moon, the tiny but immensely significant Spanish town of Ponferrada in northwestern Spain travels back to the 12th century as thousands of Templar Knights converge to celebrate the Night of Templars.
9 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Cabarets: Much More Than Song & Dance
Behind cabaret's racy sagas lie veiled political satires and caustic takes on norms. A glittering orchestra, using bawdy punches and raising unsettling questions, the traditional cabaret has travelled around the world to morph into new themes and styles in every place and era that it was brought into.
8 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
San Antonio: Deep Dive in Diversity
Many things go into making San Antonio, in Texas, a great destination for visitors from the United States and around the world. From its famous River Walk and the Mexican markets to its diverse culinary and cultural heritage.
7 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Where Leisure Is Learning
In a classroom, one might be compelled to study. But they say the whole world is just a giant classroom and learning is ceaseless! While an educational trip can be to any part of the world, some cities remain all-time favourites, with an ideal mix of some of the world's best learning centres and leisure activities.
3 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Catching Them Young
One of the fastest growing segments of tourism in the post-pandemic era, in terms of outbound tourism from India, has been educational tourism, where students are taken on short-term visits combining learning with sight-seeing and pleasure.
9 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Targetting new segments of tourists from India
After a few very toughyears due to the Covid-19 pandemic and domestic instability, SriLankan Airlines has reported robust profits last year, says Richard Nuttall, CEO. He adds his focus is on expanding his largest market, India, by attracting new segments of visitors
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Exploring Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
As in some other nations in West Asia or Middle East, bathhouses from the by-gone era are major tourist attractions in Iran as well, since they provide an intimate view of the ancient civilisations
4 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
A Day in Nature's Palette
La Vallée des Couleurs in Mauritius is not just an artist's playfield, it is also a spot for serious adventure junkies
5 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Eilat: Israel's Tourist Beehive
Red Sea port city of Eilat is one of the most glitzy towns in Israel, attracting tourists seeking culture, adventure or heritage
4 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Daredevil Day at Dubai Parks & Resorts
Dubai Parks and Resorts, a collection of theme parks in Dubai, is an ideal family outing destination, with thrills and fun for all. But some of the rides are strictly for the daredevils
5 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Quality, not quantity is our focus
Having registered its best-ever first quarter this year, Jordan Tourism is seeking to build on the momentum by focussing on its key markets like Saudi Arabia, the USA, Western Europe and India, says Ahmed Alhmoud, Marketing Director of Jordan Tourism Board in an interview with India Outbound
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Kempinski customises travel experience for Indian clients
Kempinski Hotels has seen a great rush of Indian visitors to its properties in Europe and Middle East in 2022 as travel picked up pace again. Amanda Elder, Chief Commercial Officer of Kempinski tells India Outbound that India currently accounts for 6 pc of its global business and that she is seeking to increase that share further
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Discovering French Riviera's Artistic Soul
While glitz and glamour is the lifestyle of the French Riviera, history, art and culture is its soul! The towns of Antibes and Vence and villages around in Côte d'Azur give a glimpse of this
6 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Experience heritage, culture & cuisine in San Antonio
San Antonio, which hosted IPW 2023, the biggest travel trade show in the United States, has a lot to offer to visitors, Marc Anderson, President & CEO, Visit San Antonio tells India Outbound. With its well-preserved heritage, amazing range of experiences as well as one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, San Antonio is a perfect destination for Indian travellers, especially families and couples, to begin their exploration of the USA, he adds
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
IPW Success Brings San Antonio on Indian Tour Operators' Agenda
The success of recently-concluded IPW 2023, the leading inbound travel show in the United States, held in San Antonio brought the Texan city to Indian travel trade's agenda
8 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Visit Maldives Storytellers' Conference Telling a Thousand Tales
Tens of thousands of tales emerge from Storytellers' Conference, a unique promotional event, hosted by Visit Maldives gathering over 80 journalists and social media influencers from across the globe
10+ min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Jamaica to launch activities in Indian market
Jamaica expects its tourism receipts in 2024 to exceed the 2019 levels by over USD 1 billion. To promote the destination in new markets, Jamaica Tourism is looking at Middle East, India and China markets, Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, tells India Outbound
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
India 4th in tourism spends in USA
Ranking fourth in terms of overall spends and sixth in number of visitors to the United States, India is a very important market for Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation of the US, Staci Mellman, Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing for Brand USA tells India Outbound
2 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
IIFA 2023: GLITZ & GLAMOUR
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi hosted IIFA 2023, a two-day film fiesta that teleported Bollywood's glitz and glamour, with the biggest stars in attendance
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Not just big banners, destinations can target all platforms
While destinations from across the world are lining up to attract Indian filmmakers, they need a clear strategy and infrastructure in place, besides the financial incentives like tax rebates, Abhijeet Patil, Chairman of Globe Hoppers and an active player in bridging gap between destinations and Indian studios, tells India Outbound
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
LINING UP FOR LEAD ROLE
Keen to tap Indian tourists, competition rises amongst global destinations to lure Indian film studios to choose them as locations for their films
10+ min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
Jarada Island: The Blink & Miss Haven Of Bahrain
Located far away from the mainland and in the middle of the Gulf, Jarada island is a unique natural wonder in Bahrain that is so small that it appears and disappears every few hours, with the rising tide.
4 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Dark Sky: Where The World Ends And Sky Begins
New Zealand's Southern Lights' symphony of psychedelic colours have long entranced aurora hunters. To further boost astrotourism, New Zealand has launched the Dark Sky Project that is attracting stargazers and photographers alike.
6 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Breaking barriers at the Great Barrier Reef
Though it is one of the top attractions in Australia, going diving or snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef required me to break many of my internal barriers.
5 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Exploring marine biodiversity with Lisbon Ocean Experience
In a unique initiative, Oceanário de Lisboa has launched a cruise to allow visitors to explore marine biodiversity, in its natural habitat.
3 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Berliner Fernsehturm: Bird's eye view of Berlin's past and future
Berliner Fernsehturm or Berlin TV Tower is an iconic landmark of the German capital and a must-see for any tourist for its unique experiences.
3 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
San Francisco: Vintage yet Vibrant
A vibrant and unique city on the West Coast of United States, San Francisco is a delight, not just for the first-time tourists, but also for the repeat visitors.
5 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
India to be Saudi Arabia's largest source market
In its bid to increase tourist arrivals to 100 million by 2030, Saudi Arabia has zeroed into India as the go-to market to get there. Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of APAC Markets at Saudi Tourism Authority, tells India Outbound that he is targetting to increase Indian arrivals from 1 million in 2022 to 2 million this year and 12 million by 2030, making India its biggest source market.
3 min |