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IATO asks government to promote inbound tourism
September 23, 2024
As the growth in foreign tourist arrivals in India continues to remain sluggish, India’s apex association of inbound tour operators, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has asked the government to initiate a number of measures to boost the tourist traffic. In a press st...
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EaseMyTrip ventures into medical tourism through t...
September 20, 2024
The recent announcement by Online Travel Agency EaseMyTrip about its acquisitions in two healthcare-related companies marks a significant diversification as it forays into the domain of medical and wellness tourism. In a regulatory filing earlier this week, the company said that ...
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Ayodhya attracts 110 million tourists in H1 2024
September 19, 2024
Besides Agra, Ayodhya has emerged as a major tourist destination this year, thanks to Ram Mandir, the newly-built temple to Lord Ram, a Hindu deity in the city located in central Uttar Pradesh. According to a report by the Department of Tourism of Uttar Pradesh, within six month...
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Domestic airfares rise by 16 pc for Diwali-Dussehr...
August 29, 2024
Domestic airfares have risen by 16 pc for this year’s Diwali-Dussehra holidays, according to Cleartrip, an online travel agency. This increase highlights a notable shift in travel costs due to the significant rise in demand and festive travel trends. In a press statement, Clear...
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75 pc of urban Indians plan festive travel: YouGov
August 28, 2024
Millennials are driving travel trends this festive season, with 80 pc planning trips from September to December, according to YouGov, a global online data and analytics technology group. Overall, three-quarters of urban Indians intend to travel, favouring domestic destinations an...
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Bus bookings soar 54 pc for I-Day long weekend: Ab...
August 17, 2024
Amidst India’s Independence Day celebrations, AbhiBus has reported a 54 pc year-on-year rise in bus bookings over the long weekend, highlighting the significant uptake by travellers taking advantage of the extended break. In a press statement, AbhiBus says that several leisure ...
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India emerges as top travel destination for Trevol...
August 12, 2024
In a clear sign of rebounding air travel to India, 54,000 airline tickets were sold to and from India in first six months of 2024, says Trevolution, an American travel agency that specialises in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment. In a press statement, Trevolution...
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IATO to hold 39th Annual Convention in Bhopal
July 25, 2024
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has announced the detailed agenda and various initiatives that would be launched during the 39th IATO Annual Convention, which will be held in Bhopal in August. At a press conference held in New Delhi, key figures of IATO, including...
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NPCI expands UPI ‘One World’ wallet service to...
July 23, 2024
To facilitate travel within India and to allow foreigners to use Indian digital payments system, the National Payments Corporation of India has launched ‘UPI One World’ wallet for inbound travellers from all countries visiting India. This initiative by NPCI aims to pr...
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39th IATO Convention to be held in Bhopal
July 12, 2024
With the theme of ‘Resurgent India Inbound’, the 39th annual convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) will be held from August 30 to September 2 in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh. In a press statement, IATO, which is one of the leading associations of ...
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