Travel
India Outbound
After booming summer, Atlantis Dubai expects bumper winter
India is one of the top 10 markets for luxury hospitality group Atlantis Dubai. Keen to grow the market further, Neil Shah, Account Director, Sales, Atlantis Dubai, tells India Outbound that he is seeing a lot of repeat Indian visitors who are now coming for longer stays and are spending more.
3 min |
November - December 2023
India Outbound
JAMAICA: LUXURY LIVES HERE
The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica is one of the top preferences for tourists from all over the world seeking luxury. Despite its distance, the destination is also attracting greater traction from Indian luxury travellers who head to Jamaica for weddings, anniversaries or just to pamper themselves with a variety of luxury experiences, be it in the air, on the land or in the water.
7 min |
November - December 2023
India Outbound
Indulge in Luxury: Your Exclusive Guide to High-End Tourism in Azerbaijan
For the Indian travellers seeking luxury in any segment, from Destination Weddings and MICE to leisure and family vacations, Azerbaijan offers a vast variety of options and experiences. Come, be spoilt like never before! Come to Azerbaijan, the Land of Luxury.
4 min |
November - December 2023
India Outbound
Indian Luxury Travel Market: HIGH HOPES FROM HIGH END
One of the niches of outbound travel from India that has blossomed smartly, even during the Covid-19 pandemic, is the luxury travel market. Destinations, hotels, airlines and all other stakeholders of travel and tourism from around the world are closely watching the elite Indian travellers and laying down the red carpet to tap this highly promising segment.
10+ min |
November - December 2023
India Outbound
Heatwaves: Will Winter Be The New European Summer?
With rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, tourism industry and tourists, especially in Europe, ought to begin preparing for a dramatic shift from summer travel to winter. Destinations should start preparing their industry for the coming upheaval.
10 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Frames from Arabian artistry
Although primarily known as an adventure and leisure hub in the GCC heart, Yas Island in UAE is also keen to position itself as a cultural destination, with an assortment of museums and other cultural venues.
3 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
MAURITIUS: IN THE WATER, BY THE WATER & ON THE WATER
As an island destination, Mauritius certainly does not lack water-oriented or water-based activities. From a submarine safari to a catamaran cruise and from beach to a bay, the tropical paradise has it all.
4 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
SAUNTERING IN SWITZERLAND
Located almost in the heart of Switzerland, Lucerne is an ideal base to explore some of the Swiss landmarks, notably Mount Titlis and Mount Pilatus.
10 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
A ROAD TRIP THROUGH TUSCANY'S TINY GEMS
A road trip is the best way to traverse the idyllic Tuscan countryside which, just like fine Italian wine, must be savoured, a sip at a time, rather than gulped down.
5 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Very robust demand in India for United
With robust demand for its product, American carrier United Airlines that has been present in India for 18 years is keen to ramp up capacity in India, but hampered by the closure of Russian airspace due to Russia-Ukraine war. Harvinder Singh, Director, Middle East & India, of United says the airline is aiming to launch five flights to India at the earliest.
3 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
My goal is to make TBO world's largest B2B platform
In past 17 years, TBO, a leading B2B travel portal, has grown rapidly with presence in over 100 countries. Ankush Nijhawan, co-founder & Managing Director says a lot of hard work & grabbing the opportunities that came along have gone into the growth and that he aims to make TBO the largest B2B platform in the world.
6 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Pilgrims' Parade of Ponferrada: SOAKING IN SPANISH SPIRITUALITY
Every summer, under the first full moon, the tiny but immensely significant Spanish town of Ponferrada in northwestern Spain travels back to the 12th century as thousands of Templar Knights converge to celebrate the Night of Templars.
9 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Cabarets: Much More Than Song & Dance
Behind cabaret's racy sagas lie veiled political satires and caustic takes on norms. A glittering orchestra, using bawdy punches and raising unsettling questions, the traditional cabaret has travelled around the world to morph into new themes and styles in every place and era that it was brought into.
8 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
San Antonio: Deep Dive in Diversity
Many things go into making San Antonio, in Texas, a great destination for visitors from the United States and around the world. From its famous River Walk and the Mexican markets to its diverse culinary and cultural heritage.
7 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Where Leisure Is Learning
In a classroom, one might be compelled to study. But they say the whole world is just a giant classroom and learning is ceaseless! While an educational trip can be to any part of the world, some cities remain all-time favourites, with an ideal mix of some of the world's best learning centres and leisure activities.
3 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Catching Them Young
One of the fastest growing segments of tourism in the post-pandemic era, in terms of outbound tourism from India, has been educational tourism, where students are taken on short-term visits combining learning with sight-seeing and pleasure.
9 min |
September - October 2023
India Outbound
Targetting new segments of tourists from India
After a few very toughyears due to the Covid-19 pandemic and domestic instability, SriLankan Airlines has reported robust profits last year, says Richard Nuttall, CEO. He adds his focus is on expanding his largest market, India, by attracting new segments of visitors
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
4 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
5 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
4 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
5 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
3 min |
July - August 2023
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
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
6 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
3 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
8 min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
10+ min |
July - August 2023
India Outbound
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
3 min |
July - August 2023
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
2 min |
July - August 2023
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
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