Travel
India Outbound
Western Australia: A unique experience in a unique environment
With a strong recovery in Indian outbound tourism, Western Australia is looking to build the momentum with several key initiatives planned for the market, says Roger Cook, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, Western Australia.
3 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Urban Sustainable Tourism: European Cities at Forefront
As travellers seek to minimise their carbon footprint due to tourism, many cities have taken initiatives to reduce carbon emissions in transport, energy and other sectors, which cater to tourists as much as the residents. India Outbound lists cities that are at the forefront of sustainability, with numerous European cities in the lead.
6 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Red Sea Global Sets Green Benchmarks
Red Sea Global, the Saudi Arabian firm that is currently developing two of the largest tourism development projects in the world, is also amongst the most ambitious in integrating sustainability in its every aspect. As it prepares to open doors to visitors later this year, it could also set ecological benchmarks for other tourism development projects, not just in the GCC, but around the world.
5 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Momentum set to grow in Indian market: Brand USA
After a gap of over three years, Brand USA conducted its first roadshow in India recently. Jackie Ennis, Vice President, Global Markets, Brand USA, who led the roadshow, tells India Outbound that India is already the fourth largest source market and that the momentum is set to grow with rising flight connectivity.
3 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Sustainability is a long-term strategy, not one event theme: Danielle Curtis
Sustainability is the central theme of the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market that will open in Dubai on May 1. But Danielle Curtis, Exhibitions Director, tells India Outbound that sustainability is a long-term strategy that has to become the norm of the industry, rather than just one event theme.
3 min |
May - June 2023
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GCC Leads Sustainable Hospitality Race
With a huge pipeline of new hotel rooms being added over the next few years, the GCC is investing heavily in sustainability, gaining a crucial edge in the race to become global leader in sustainable hospitality.
4 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
Airlines' ambitions & actions need to gain altitude
Like their peers elsewhere in the world, notably in the West, Middle East carriers have begun to move towards sustainability. However, global aviation industry needs to urgently scale up their ambitions and actions in going green.
7 min |
May - June 2023
India Outbound
LET THE DESERTS BLOOM
As sustainable tourism becomes a household word, many destinations and tourism players move to give a green tinge to their products and services. Nowhere is the move towards sustainable tourism as clearly visible as in Gulf Cooperation Council nations which have taken huge strides and invested billions of dollars in attempts to make the Arabian desert the global capital of sustainable tourism.
8 min |
May - June 2023
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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.
6 min |
November - December 2022
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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.
10+ min |
November - December 2022
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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.
5 min |
November - December 2022
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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.
3 min |
November - December 2022
India Outbound
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.
5 min |
November - December 2022
India Outbound
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.
8 min |
November - December 2022
India Outbound
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.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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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.
6 min |
November - December 2022
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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.
4 min |
November - December 2022
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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.
7 min |
November - December 2022
India Outbound
Sri Lanka is open for business again
As peace and order returns to Sri Lanka after months of political and economic chaos, a large delegation of tourism professionals of Sri Lanka, led by Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, visited India on a multi-city roadshow. Fernando tells India Outbound that the main objective is to tell Indian partners that Sri Lanka is ready to welcome Indian tourists once more.
3 min |
November - December 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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Top 5 Budget-Friendly Ski Destinations in Europe
To experience a bunch of adventures this winter in Europe without straining your bank balance, here are the best five options for taking a ski-break in the Old Continent.
5 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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 min |
September - October 2022
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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.
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