TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2021
Feb 2021
Oct 12, 2025
Travel and Food Network Launches India's First AI-Powered Trip Planner
Travel and Food Network (TFN), a global digital media and entertainment brand headquartered in India, announced the launch of its AI Trip Planner, the country's first AI-driven holiday planning platform by any Indian publisher.
The platform, live on www.tfninternational.com, combines advanced artificial intelligence with TFN's editorial expertise to generate hyper-personalized itineraries, and closing the loop by providing expert assistance to complete the booking of the personalised itinerary, through a curated network of travel partners.
The launch aligned with World Tourism Day's call for a Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism. Marking a pivotal step where AI becomes the traveler's compass, making journeys smarter, more personal, and future-ready.
Yaanam 2025: Kerala Tourism to Host India's First Travel Literary Festival
Kerala Tourism will host India's first travel literary festival, 'Yaanam 2025: Tales, Trails & Journeys', from October 17 to 19 2025 at Ranga Kala Kendram, Varkala, Kerala.
The three-day festival will bring together travellers, writers, artists and adventurers to share stories and experiences through panels, trails and performances. Designed to spotlight Varkala as an experiential destination, Yaanam also fosters cultural exchange, narrative tourism and sustainable travel. The festival complements Kerala Tourism's innovative initiatives, strengthening the state's global tourism appeal.
Oct 11, 2025
Delhi Government Inaugurates Global Wildlife Fair to Promote Eco-Tourism
The Delhi Government inaugurated the Global Wildlife Fair at the national capital. Addressing the event, Culture and Tourism Minister of Delhi, Kapil Mishra, said that the event will unlock the city's potential for wildlife and eco-tourism. He highlighted that tourism in Delhi has mostly been focused on historical and archaeological sites, but this step will help explore the capital's rich biodiversity.
The three-day Global Wildlife Fair is being hosted in New Delhi till the 12th of this month, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders for promoting wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.
Oct 04, 2025
IndiGo Becomes First Indian Carrier to Connect India to Cambodia
IndiGo announced the launch of direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap, Cambodia from 13 November 2025. IndiGo will operate these flights three times a week using its Airbus A320neo aircraft. This makes IndiGo the first Indian carrier to offer direct connectivity between the two countries, as the airline further enhances its network in Southeast Asia. Bookings are now open across authorised travel partners.
Oct 03, 2025
Air India inaugurates India's First Non-stop Flight to Philippines
Air India in October 2025, inaugurated India's first non-stop flight to the Philippines, the company.
The inaugural flight to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, departed from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
H.E. Josel F. Ignacio, Ambassador of the Philippines to India, and Maria Cynthia P. Pelayo, Minister and Consul General, Embassy of the Philippines in India, joined P. Balaji, Group Head - Government, Risk, Compliance & Corporate Affairs, Air India, and other senior officials from the Embassy and Air India at Delhi airport for the inauguration of Air India's new services to Manila.
Oct 02, 2025
Tourism Western Australia (Twa) Announced a Partnership with Swiggy to Promote Western Australia ...
Tourism Western Australia (TWA), in 2025, announced a partnership with Swiggy to promote Western Australia as a holiday destination for Indian travellers.
The collaboration seeks to build awareness among Indian travellers about Western Australia as a holiday destination, blending Swiggy's everyday convenience with the region's leisure appeal.
At the centre of the campaign is the Quokka, widely known as "the world's happiest animal." The Quokka integrated into the Swiggy customer experience as a mascot, appearing on order-tracking maps, banner ads and Instamart promotions. The campaign draws attention to the "Quokka Selfie," a social media trend that has become a popular highlight for visitors to Western Australia.