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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2022

Feb 2022

Jun 04, 2024

India to Host IATA's Annual Global Airlines Summit after 42 Years

India will host the world's most premier aviation event, the annual general meeting (AGM) of the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2025, after a gap of 42 years.
IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, will be the host airline of the AGM and the World Air Transport Summit that will take place in Delhi between June 8-10, 2025, IATA announced.
About 330 airlines, comprising more than 80 per cent of global air traffic, are members of IATA.
The decision to host the 81st IATA AGM in India was made at the 80th IATA AGM in Dubai. This will be the third time the IATA AGM has convened in Delhi, having previously visited India in 1958 and 1983.

May 30, 2024

New Zealand Visa Rule: Mandatory English Translations from 2024

Starting June 17, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will require all supporting documents submitted with visitor visa applications to be in English. Applicants must provide certified translations of any documents originally in a foreign language. This new policy aims to streamline the application process by reducing the time taken to review non-English documents.
Applications submitted without the required English translations are likely to be declined. This new measure underscores the importance of ensuring all documents are properly translated to avoid any processing delays or potential rejections.

May 22, 2024

India's Global Travel & Tourism Index Rank up at 39th: WEF Index

India's rank on the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 has risen to 39th place, with global tourism activities returning to pre-pandemic levels, the annual report showed. While the US topped the list, India is ranked highest in South Asia and among the lower-middle-income economies.
India was ranked 54th in the previously published index in 2021, though changes made to the index parameters limit its comparability to earlier years.
After the US, Spain, Japan, France and Australia figure among the top five in the 2024 list.

May 18, 2024

UAE Launches New 10-year Blue Residency Visa for Tree-huggers

The United Arab Emirates launched a 10-year Blue Residency visa for individuals who have made exceptional efforts and contributions to protecting the environment, whether marine or land.
The new visa was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

May 15, 2024

Ministry of Tourism Participates in IMEX, Frankfurt 2024 to Showcase India as a Premier Global Hu...

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is participating in IMEX, Frankfurt from 14-16 May 2024. The Ministry of Tourism aims to showcase the strengths of India as a leading MICE destination to the global market and to act as a catalyst to bring forth greater number of Conferences and Conventions to be hosted in the country.
IMEX is a hub for the global events industry, which offers a valuable and lucrative opportunity for professionals to enhance businesses, foster genuine connections, and gain invaluable insights.
Ministry has identified MICE as a niche sector to address the issue of seasonality and showcase India as a 365-days destination. In line with this effort, Ministry has introduced 'Meet in India' as a specialized sub-brand within the 'Incredible India' campaign. This sub-brand aims to enhance promotional initiatives, showcasing India as an appealing MICE destination equipped with top-tier connectivity, cutting-edge infrastructure, a vibrant knowledge hub, and a plethora of distinctive tourist attractions.

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