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May 2023

Dec 19, 2023

IndiGo Becomes First Indian Airline to Touch 100 Million Passengers in a Year

After ferrying 100 million passengers in 2023, India's largest airline IndiGo joined a select group of carriers globally. Only a handful of airlines in the world have carried over 100 million passengers in a calendar year, and IndiGo is the first Indian airline to do so.
As of now (December 2023), IndiGo operates to 118 destinations, including 32 international destinations.
IndiGo is India's largest airline in the domestic as well as international segments. In November 2023, IndiGo had a domestic market share (by passengers carried) of 61.8 per cent, nearly six times the market share of the distant second Air India.

Dec 18, 2023

Cabinet Approves Declaration of Surat Airport as an International Airport

The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Gujarat's Surat Airport as an international airport.
Elevating Surat Airport to international status was paramount for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and bolstering diplomatic ties. With a surge in passenger traffic and cargo operations, the airport's international designation provides a crucial impetus for regional development.

Dec 16, 2023

Iran Waives Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami said that the Iranian Cabinet decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from India and 32 other nations.
This decision is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals and attracting more visitors from countries around the world.
The 33 countries approved for Iran's new visa-waiver program are as follows: India, Russian, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Mauritania, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Indonesia, Darussalam, Japan, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia and Belarus.

Dec 11, 2023

Sourav Ganguly Signs Agreement as Tripura Tourism Brand Ambassador

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly formally signed an agreement with the Tripura Tourism Department and became its brand ambassador.
Ganguly's appointment as Tripura tourism's brand ambassador will have a positive impact on the state's strive for sustainable development through tourism.

Dec 04, 2023

Union Tourism Ministry Launches National Best Tourism Village Competition & National Best Rural H...

Union Tourism Ministry launched National Best Tourism Village Competition and the National Best Rural Homestay Competition 2024 to strengthen the promotion and development of Rural Tourism in the country. The Ministry said that the government has launched the comprehensive National Strategy and Roadmap for the Development of Rural Tourism in India, along with the National Strategy for the Promotion of Rural Homestays. It initiated the implementation of the National strategies in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management.
To foster collaboration and create a conducive environment for the growth of Rural Tourism, the Ministry has actively engaged with industry stakeholders, NGOs and local communities through these competitions. The Ministry said that the competitions aim to develop healthy competitiveness among the villages and the rural homestays to identify and reward outstanding contributions to Rural Tourism.

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