India Outbound - March - April 2023

Going Offbeat In Land Of Fire & Ice

The land of waterfalls, the land of fire and ice, are some of the attributes given to the country where adventurous activities become ubiquitous, with massive variations in a tiny land. Iceland is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Destinations Line Up To Say 'I Do' To India

Outbound destination weddings have emerged as one of the fastest growing high-value segments of outbound tourism in India. Overseas destinations, new and old, are taking note and lining up to woo India.

Valle de la Luna: Exploring the moon on earth

There may be many beautiful and unique landscapes in the world, but perhaps none come close to the intriguing and unusual sights that Valle de la Luna offers. Apart from its dreamlike and otherworldly setting, this outlandish destination is also a haven for walking enthusiasts, adventurers and hikers.

KATARA VILLAGE: QATAR'S CULTURAL CORE

Every city boasts of a spot that acts as its cultural hub or nerve centre. It is the place where residents and tourists head for diverse cultural experiences. The Katara Cultural Village in Doha is the place to go to for all things cultural in Qatar.

Indians are opting for longer stays

In an interview with India Outbound, Sandra Polo Canudas, Commercial Director, Asia & MEA of Palladium Hotel Group, says that Palladium Hotel Group has received a very positive response from the Indian market and the numbers are already better than 2019.

PORTUGAL THROUGH COUNTRY ROADS

One of the best ways to really discover a country is to travel by road, especially in those that are relatively compact, diverse and have a good network of roads. Portugal ticks these and many other boxes to make it an ideal road-trip destination.

Our aim is to grow travel intent in India for 2023

Having reopened to foreign visitors only in August, Tourism New Zealand is currently focused on building travel intent amongst its target audience in India, says Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager Asia, Tourism New Zealand in an interview with India Outbound.

A date with America's Garden Capital

For those who have always associated history with museums, forts and monuments, Philadelphia throws up a surprise. In the rolling gardens dotting its countryside lies both incredible beauty and an important slice of American history.

Jumeriah Group to promote new hotels in Indian market

Long associated with its home base Dubai, Jumeirah Group has been aggressively expanding its footprint across the world, with properties in Europe, Asia and other GCC countries. In an interview with India Outbound, during his recent visit to India, Chief Commercial Officer, Alexander Lee says that besides its already popular hotels in Dubai, Jumeirah Group is keen to attract Indian guests at its other properties across the world.

Culture in Qatar From ancient to avantgarde

There are many who don’t like to visit museums as they find them dull and dreary. But Qatar seems to have found the ideal way to get everyone rushing to museums, by integrating avantgarde technology to make visiting museums as much fun as a video game arcade.