In this issue

The September-October issue of India Outbound is out now, with a basket of diverse content. The highlight of the issue that is sandwiched between global sporting events like Asia Cup or World CUP T20 for cricket or the biggest of them all, the FIFA Football World Cup, showcases how global destinations are making a beeline for Indian sports fans as this niche segment picks up muscle. We also bring what some destinations make of the World Tourism Day 2022 Theme, Rethinking Tourism, or what 66th TAAI Convention discussed about promoting regional tourism. There are also reports from what Singapore has lined up for Golden Jubilee celebrations of its mascot, Merlion, or what the first permanent live show in the Middle East, La Perle in Dubai looks like. There is much more to read and soak yourself into in this issue.

Global Destinations in Play Offs for Indian Sports Tourists

With global sports tournaments resuming, and spotting huge opportunity for outbound sports tourism from India, destinations around the world compete to attract Indian sports fans.

10+ mins

Durban: Where Gandhi first became Mahatma

Today, Durban is best known for its beaches, adventure activities and the wildlife in numerous National Parks just a short drive away. But Durban is also home to a place equally important to Indian and South African history, Mahatma Gandhi's home, that is now a landmark on the Inanda Heritage Route.

3 mins

How Are Destinations 'Rethinking Tourism' On World Tourism Day 2022

The theme for World Tourism Day 2022 is rethinking tourism in view of the cataclysmic damage inflicted upon it by the Covid-19 pandemic. It also showed how critical tourism was for most of the countries, if not the entire world. India Outbound asks various destinations how they plan to rethink tourism.

8 mins

Oman is an experiential destination

Oman Tourism recently concluded its multi-city roadshow in India, its first onsite activity in the country in over two years. Asma Al Hajri, deputy director general of Ministry of Heritage and Tourism says Oman is an experiential destination that is looking at quality and not quantity in terms of tourists.

2 mins

Our target is 2.5 million Indian tourists by 2024-25

With progressive restoration of flight connectivity from India, Tourism Authority of Thailand is counting on a rapid rebound to the pre-pandemic number of the Indian visitors. Deputy Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand Tanes Petsuwan says he expects Indian visitor numbers to reach the 1.9 million mark by 2023 and continue to grow.

3 mins

Dubai targets Tier II markets in India

Dubai recently conducted a multi-city roadshow in India targetting the Tier II markets across the country. Bader Ali Habib, Head of Region, South Asia International Operations, DET tells India Outbound that the Tier II cities in India represent an increasingly important market for Dubai.

3 mins

66th TAAI Convention TAAI moots promoting regional travel

The recently concluded 66th Convention of TAAI had several unique elements. From being held aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise liner off Singapore to promoting regional travel in order to boost revival of the industry, not only in India, but also its neighbourhood.

8 mins

SOAKING IN A LIVE SHOW IN DUBAI

Italian-born show producer Franco Dragone's first venture in the Middle East will wash you away!

5 mins

Merlion SINGAPORE'S ICON TURNS 50

Merlion, the half-fish, half-lion that has become Singapore's mascot, turns 50 this September. The attraction remains one of the most popular sites in the city for tourists and residents, alike.

2 mins

LOCAL CULTURE & SUSTAINABILITY IS GERMANY'S FOCUS

With a 214 pc rise in tourists from India, the German National Tourism Organisation is confident it will reach its pre-pandemic levels next year. During a roadshow in New Delhi, Romit Theophilus, Director, GNTO India, tells India Outbound, that Germany will showcase its diversity in local cultures and focus on sustainable travel to attract Indian travellers.

4 mins

Hamnøy: Norway's iconic fishing village

Despite being a small fishing village in the famous fishing district of Lofoten Islands in Norway, Hamnøy, a picturesque destination surrounded by the sea, fjords and mountains has emerged as one of the most sought out destinations in the country, attracting tourists from all over the world.

5 mins

Top 5 Attractions In Aswan, Egypt's Sunniest City

With a number of tourist sites and attractions, Egypt's southern city of Aswan is an ideal destination to stroll and relax in a magical cultural setting.

5 mins

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India Outbound Magazine Description:

India Outbound is a magazine promoting Foreign Destinations in India. India is one of the fastest growing tourism markets not only in France but all over Europe. In 2010, over 12 million Indians travelled overseas as against 5.5 million visitors to India...