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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - October 2024

Oct 2024

Aug 12, 2025

Abu Dhabi to Host 68th TAAI Convention in 2025

Abu Dhabi will host the 68th Annual Convention & Exhibition of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) from September 17 to 19, 2025. The event will unite India's leading travel agents, tour operators, airlines, and hospitality leaders under the theme "Business with Goodness." Hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the convention will explore tourism growth, collaboration, and sustainable partnerships. It will also showcase the emirate's cultural icons, luxury experiences, and business opportunities to one of its most important visitor markets.

Aug 08, 2025

FAITH Conclave to Steer Unified Tourism Policy

The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) announced the FAITH Conclave 2025, India's most authoritative tourism policy gathering, scheduled for August 12 and 13, 2025 in New Delhi under the theme 'Indian Tourism: Invincible Spirit!'.
This landmark event unites the highest echelons of government, industry and civil society to chart the course toward Tourism@2047—a bold vision of a $3 trillion tourism economy, 100 million foreign arrivals, 20 billion domestic visits and the creation of 200 million jobs across India. FAITH has championed policies and initiatives such as E-Visa, GST strategy, Adopt-a-Heritage, PPP frameworks, film tourism, adventure tourism, cruise tourism and more—many of which were unveiled at the G20 Summit.

Aug 06, 2025

India Becomes World's 5th Biggest Aviation Market

India officially emerged as the world's fifth largest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers in 2024, according to the latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Among the busiest flight routes, Mumbai-Delhi ranked 7th globally, marking India's growing dominance in global air travel.
India recorded 241 million air passengers in 2024, a 11.1% increase from 2023, when the figure stood at 211 million.
Global Ranking: United States – 876 million passengers (5.2% growth), China – 741 million passengers (18.7% growth), United Kingdom – 261 million passengers, Spain – 241 million passengers and India – 241 million passengers, respectively.

Jul 31, 2025

Air New Zealand Names New Chief Executive Officer

Air New Zealand announced the appointment of Indian-origin executive Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will officially take charge on October 20, 2025, succeeding Greg Foran, who earlier this year (2025) announced his decision to step down. The appointment marks a historic milestone for Air New Zealand as it navigates through an era of climate challenges, rising costs, technological disruptions, and evolving customer expectations.
Nikhil Ravishankar has been with the airline for nearly five years. During this period, he played a crucial role in modernizing the airline's digital infrastructure, enhancing customer experience, and strengthening its loyalty systems.

Jul 29, 2025

Mastercard Collaborates with Andhra Pradesh Government to Boost Tourism

In a move to enhance Andhra Pradesh's global tourism appeal, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) partnered with Mastercard, a leading global payments company. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to promote the state's rich cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and modern hospitality sector among international travellers.
This collaboration is a direct outcome of discussions held at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu engaged with Mastercard executives to explore tourism opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.

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