Exploring Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse

As in some other nations in West Asia or Middle East, bathhouses from the by-gone era are major tourist attractions in Iran as well, since they provide an intimate view of the ancient civilisations

A Day in Nature's Palette

La Vallée des Couleurs in Mauritius is not just an artist's playfield, it is also a spot for serious adventure junkies

Eilat: Israel's Tourist Beehive

Red Sea port city of Eilat is one of the most glitzy towns in Israel, attracting tourists seeking culture, adventure or heritage

Daredevil Day at Dubai Parks & Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts, a collection of theme parks in Dubai, is an ideal family outing destination, with thrills and fun for all. But some of the rides are strictly for the daredevils

Quality, not quantity is our focus

Having registered its best-ever first quarter this year, Jordan Tourism is seeking to build on the momentum by focussing on its key markets like Saudi Arabia, the USA, Western Europe and India, says Ahmed Alhmoud, Marketing Director of Jordan Tourism Board in an interview with India Outbound

Kempinski customises travel experience for Indian clients

Kempinski Hotels has seen a great rush of Indian visitors to its properties in Europe and Middle East in 2022 as travel picked up pace again. Amanda Elder, Chief Commercial Officer of Kempinski tells India Outbound that India currently accounts for 6 pc of its global business and that she is seeking to increase that share further

Discovering French Riviera's Artistic Soul

While glitz and glamour is the lifestyle of the French Riviera, history, art and culture is its soul! The towns of Antibes and Vence and villages around in Côte d'Azur give a glimpse of this

Experience heritage, culture & cuisine in San Antonio

San Antonio, which hosted IPW 2023, the biggest travel trade show in the United States, has a lot to offer to visitors, Marc Anderson, President & CEO, Visit San Antonio tells India Outbound. With its well-preserved heritage, amazing range of experiences as well as one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, San Antonio is a perfect destination for Indian travellers, especially families and couples, to begin their exploration of the USA, he adds

IPW Success Brings San Antonio on Indian Tour Operators' Agenda

The success of recently-concluded IPW 2023, the leading inbound travel show in the United States, held in San Antonio brought the Texan city to Indian travel trade's agenda

Visit Maldives Storytellers' Conference Telling a Thousand Tales

Tens of thousands of tales emerge from Storytellers' Conference, a unique promotional event, hosted by Visit Maldives gathering over 80 journalists and social media influencers from across the globe

Jamaica to launch activities in Indian market

Jamaica expects its tourism receipts in 2024 to exceed the 2019 levels by over USD 1 billion. To promote the destination in new markets, Jamaica Tourism is looking at Middle East, India and China markets, Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, tells India Outbound

India 4th in tourism spends in USA

Ranking fourth in terms of overall spends and sixth in number of visitors to the United States, India is a very important market for Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation of the US, Staci Mellman, Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing for Brand USA tells India Outbound

IIFA 2023: GLITZ & GLAMOUR

Yas Island in Abu Dhabi hosted IIFA 2023, a two-day film fiesta that teleported Bollywood's glitz and glamour, with the biggest stars in attendance

Not just big banners, destinations can target all platforms

While destinations from across the world are lining up to attract Indian filmmakers, they need a clear strategy and infrastructure in place, besides the financial incentives like tax rebates, Abhijeet Patil, Chairman of Globe Hoppers and an active player in bridging gap between destinations and Indian studios, tells India Outbound

LINING UP FOR LEAD ROLE

Keen to tap Indian tourists, competition rises amongst global destinations to lure Indian film studios to choose them as locations for their films

Jarada Island: The Blink & Miss Haven Of Bahrain

Located far away from the mainland and in the middle of the Gulf, Jarada island is a unique natural wonder in Bahrain that is so small that it appears and disappears every few hours, with the rising tide.

Dark Sky: Where The World Ends And Sky Begins

New Zealand's Southern Lights' symphony of psychedelic colours have long entranced aurora hunters. To further boost astrotourism, New Zealand has launched the Dark Sky Project that is attracting stargazers and photographers alike.

Breaking barriers at the Great Barrier Reef

Though it is one of the top attractions in Australia, going diving or snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef required me to break many of my internal barriers.

Exploring marine biodiversity with Lisbon Ocean Experience

In a unique initiative, Oceanário de Lisboa has launched a cruise to allow visitors to explore marine biodiversity, in its natural habitat.

Berliner Fernsehturm: Bird's eye view of Berlin's past and future

Berliner Fernsehturm or Berlin TV Tower is an iconic landmark of the German capital and a must-see for any tourist for its unique experiences.

San Francisco: Vintage yet Vibrant

A vibrant and unique city on the West Coast of United States, San Francisco is a delight, not just for the first-time tourists, but also for the repeat visitors.

India to be Saudi Arabia's largest source market

In its bid to increase tourist arrivals to 100 million by 2030, Saudi Arabia has zeroed into India as the go-to market to get there. Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of APAC Markets at Saudi Tourism Authority, tells India Outbound that he is targetting to increase Indian arrivals from 1 million in 2022 to 2 million this year and 12 million by 2030, making India its biggest source market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.