Sabre Corporation has announced a partnership to support the growth of business-to-business (B2B) virtual payments in the travel industry. Under this agreement, travel buyers and suppliers will be able to pay and get paid with virtual Visa commercial cards, through the Sabre Virtual Payments solution.…

The World Tourism Organisation of the United Nations (UNWTO) and Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) announced a string of collaborations that are set to support the tourism industry in Qatar and globally. Signed during the UNWTO Secretary-General’s first mission to Doha, the agreements will see…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has registered a Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs. 287 crore, highest in 11 years, for year ending March 31st 2019 The Board of Directors have recommended an equity dividend of 50 per cent amounting to Rs. 0.50 per…

The iconic Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai has been accorded the highest guest satisfaction score amongst its hospitality peers globally for the year 2018-2019 by TrustYou; the world’s largest guest feedback platform. The top global ranking reiterates the legendary hotel as one of the finest in…

The Ministry of Tourism under the “Incredible India” banner is participating at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2019 to showcase India as a preferred destination for tourism and to provide a platform for the tourism stakeholders to showcase the various tourism destinations and products…

Biman Bangladesh Airlines represented by InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT), will recommence direct services between Dhaka and Delhi from May 13, 2019. On this occasion, Biman has announced 15 percent discount on the existing base fare on the route. The promotional offer will remain valid till…

Tourism in India has generated USD 247.3 billion in 2018, with a growth of 6.7 per cent and accounting for 9.2 per cent of the total economy. Currently, it is the 8th largest country in terms of contribution to travel and tourism GDP and the…

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019 today, marking the start of the 26th edition of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition. Sheikh…

D B Gupta, Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan has said that tourism infrastructure will get high priority in Rajasthan. Speaking at the ‘11th edition of The Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2019, Gupta said that in 2018-2019, as many as 83 development works related to…

In an industry-first initiative, Tourism Australia has launched an exclusive incentive for qualified Aussie Specialists to become an ‘Aussie Specialist Ambassador’. As a part of this programme, one winner from India will join a bespoke trip to the land Down Under and share their incredible…

Etihad Airways is offering special prices on Business Class for guests travelling from India to all destinations in the United States, Europe and Canada. The fare is applicable for travel between 1 May and 10 December 2019, for bookings made by 3 May 2019. Fares…

Following the acts of terror that took place on Easter Sunday, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have continued to engage with high-level government officials and tourism stakeholders in order to assess the current situation and have taken…

Singapore Airlines is set to introduce its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Kolkata to Singapore sector, which will replace the existing Airbus A330-300 aircraft. It will also be the first international airline to bring this aircraft type to Kolkata. The inaugural service SQ517…

Europamundo Vacations, a JTB group company, one of the largest travel and tourism Companies in Asia has entered the Middle-East market. The group is set to introduce 21 special tours for the Arabic Market with Arabic speaking tour leaders which will be launched during ATM…

The Indian Hotels Company has announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Ahmedabad. It will be the fourteenth IHCL-branded hotel in the state of Gujarat. Strategically located on Sindhubhavan Marg, the hotel is spread over 1.4 acres of land. Slated to open in early…