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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - January 2020

Jan 2020

Jan 13, 2024

Indian Passport 80th Strongest

The Indian passport remained the 80^th strongest in the world, the same as last year (2023), according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index. However, the Indian passport now gives its holders visa-free access to 62 countries as against 57 in the 2023 Henley Passport Index. Two years ago, India was at the 87^th spot.

Jan 11, 2024

Crème de la Crème: World's most Powerful Passports

Rankings for the world's most powerful passports in 2024 were released, and the Indian passport improved its global standing, moving up three positions.
In 2024, the Crème de la crème or the accolade of having the world's most powerful passport is split among not one or two but six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain. All these nations allow visa-free entry to a whopping 194 global destinations.
These rankings are as per the latest Henley Passport Index report, released in January 2024, which ranks the world's passports "according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa". Its rankings are based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)—world's the largest travel information database.
In second place, with 193 visa-free destinations, are Finland, South Korea, and Sweden. Rounding off the top three with 192 global destinations are Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
In 2023, India stood at the 83rd position and its passport didn't need a visa in 58 global destinations. This year (2024), the nation moved up three ranks to 80th and boasts 62 visa-free destinations around the world.

Jan 10, 2024

Inquiries for Lakshadweep Surging: TAAI President Jyoti Mayal

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) President, Jyoti Mayal said that there has been a surge in travel inquiries for Lakshadweep while there are none for Maldives right now. Mayal also noted that Maldives' Tour Operators and Travel Associations, in a letter to the organisation, distanced themselves from the remarks by the sitting minister of Maldives.
Mayal addressed concerns within the Maldives travel industry while also spotlighting opportunities in domestic tourism. Notably, Mariyam Shiuna, a sitting Maldives minister, made some derogatory comments about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he visited Lakshadweep.
Maldives Tour Operators and Travel Associations are reaching out to TAAI because we have a MoU with the Associations and the Ministry of Tourism there for working together. They are saying that this was not the opinion of everyone and this is an individual opinion.

Jan 09, 2024

MakeMyTrip Launches 'Beaches of India' Campaign

In the midst of rising tensions between India and Maldives, the Indian tourism industry is strategically focusing on domestic tourism. MakeMyTrip, a leading online travel company in India, unveiled the 'Beaches of India' campaign, highlighting the country's abundant coastal treasures.
"With over 450 beaches in India, the country is a paradise for beach lovers. Our 'Beaches of India' campaign celebrates our affection for the breathtaking coastlines. Stay tuned for fantastic discounts on your favourite beach destinations," announced the company.

Jan 07, 2024

Uttar Pradesh's 'Paying Guest' Scheme to Promote Tourism in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government is transforming Ayodhya under its 'Navya Ayodhya' project. Within this, the state tourism department's Paying Guest scheme aims to upgrade accommodation and cuisine experiences for visitors.
The scheme focuses on enabling local residents to offer paying guest facilities and homestays for tourists, devotees and travellers. It taps into the rich Awadh culinary heritage to provide unique dining experiences featuring millet dishes.
The Paying Guest scheme opens up various income and self-employment avenues for locals. From hosting to cooking traditional Awadhi meals, new jobs get created around Ayodhya's tourism expansion under the government's push.

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