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India has huge advantage to attract international conferences, but intent is missing: Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA – ET TravelWorld

India has huge advantage to attract international conferences, but intent is missing: Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA – ET TravelWorld

In Mumbai to participate and speak at the 11th India Association Congress, Senthil Gopinath spoke to ETTravelWorld about the convention and conference business market and how it has rebounded faster than expected in the post-Covid years. Citing ICCA’s latest report, which was released early this year, Gopinath said that the meetings and conferences business has … Read more

Disney Cruise Line unveils Imagination Garden aboard upcoming Disney Adventure – ET TravelWorld

Disney Cruise Line unveils Imagination Garden aboard upcoming Disney Adventure – ET TravelWorld

Disney Cruise Line is offering a sneak peek into the Disney Imagination Garden, one of the seven enchanting themed areas aboard the highly anticipated Disney Adventure. This vessel, the first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia, will begin its voyages from Singapore in 2025. The Disney Imagination Garden promises a magical experience for … Read more

TFCI plans to enter Short-Term Retail Lending segment – ET TravelWorld

TFCI plans to enter Short-Term Retail Lending segment – ET TravelWorld

Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI), a non-banking finance company, on Monday announced its diversification into retail lending through FinTech platforms and its plans to establish an Alternative Investment Fund. “Partnering with FinTech companies to diversify in retail lending allows TFCI to tap vast credit opportunities in household and micro-small enterprises market segments, particularly the … Read more

IndiGo’s business class launch draws insights on corporate travel dynamics – ET TravelWorld

IndiGo’s business class launch draws insights on corporate travel dynamics – ET TravelWorld

IndiGo’s recent announcement of launching business class and a loyalty program has sparked discussions on the evolving landscape of corporate travel in India. As the airline gears up to cater to premium travellers, key industry stakeholders, provided key insights into the significance of business travel in the country’s growing aviation sector. Aloke Bajpai, Chairman, Managing … Read more

Soon, Narmada cruise from Nandurbar to Statue of Unity – ET TravelWorld

Soon, Narmada cruise from Nandurbar to Statue of Unity – ET TravelWorld

In a significant move to boost tourism and hospitality industries, state govt has offered incentives worth INR 1,666 crore this fiscal and similar amount over the next 10 years to attract INR 1 lakh crore investments. The estimate suggests the new tourism policy, announced last week, has the potential of generating direct and indirect employment … Read more

Warner Bris World Yas Island & Etihad launch first branded aircraft and themed lounge – ET TravelWorld

Warner Bris World Yas Island & Etihad launch first branded aircraft and themed lounge – ET TravelWorld

Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the largest indoor theme park in the Middle East, has announced an exciting new partnership with Etihad Airways. This groundbreaking collaboration brings the thrill of Warner Bros. World directly to travellers with the introduction of the world’s first Warner Bros. World branded aircraft and an exclusive themed lounge … Read more

Eat, pray, cruise: How govt wants to channel traveller in you – ET TravelWorld

Eat, pray, cruise: How govt wants to channel traveller in you – ET TravelWorld

Intending to give a major boost to cruise tourism, govt on Tuesday proposed a “simpler” tax regime for foreign shipping companies operating domestic cruises in India. “There is tremendous potential for cruise tourism in India. To give fillip to this employment-generating industry, I am proposing a simpler tax regime for foreign shipping companies operating domestic … Read more