India ranks 2nd in tourist arrivals to USA between Jan – May
As per United States NTTO, India has emerged as the second-largest travel source market to the US for the period January to May 2024. In May 2024, a remarkable 263,150 passengers travelled from India to the United States signifying a nearly 32% increase from the 199,364 arrivals in May 2023. For arrivals in the USA between January – May 2024, India maintains its strong second position.
Oman Air triumphs at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards
Oman Air has been named Best Airline Staff in the Middle East at the Skytrax 2024 World Airline Awards. The prestigious accolade was accepted by Con Korfiatis, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, during a ceremony celebrating the awards’ 25th anniversary in Windsor, UK. It’s the seventh time Oman Air has earned the title.
FHRAI seeks regulatory reforms at a meeting with FM Sitharaman
The Finance Minister chaired a crucial pre-budget conference which was attended by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), representing the tourism and hospitality industry along with other apex associations from the trade and service sectors ahead of Budget 2024-25. In the meeting, FHRAI presented critical suggestions aimed at boosting the tourism and hospitality industry.
Wyndham opens first Dolce Hotel in Türkiye.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is opening the first Dolce hotel in Türkiye, Dolce by Wyndham ÇeşmeAlaçatı. Dolce by Wyndham ÇeşmeAlaçatı features 155 rooms and suites with rich amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spa area, as well as on-site restaurants offering Mediterranean delicacies.
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“Visa has been one of our most promising and fast-growing verticals. Even before Riya Group pioneered holistic solutions for travel partners, we offered extensive visa services to appease the growing demands in the 80s. Today, through this alliance with the esteemed Air India Express, we are excited to expand our reach and enhance traveller’s experience even before their trip begins. This strategic collaboration aims to curb the prevailing challenges a passenger undergoes in planning their journey. Hence, this integration of comprehensive visa services directly on the airline’s website is our progressive steptowards easing a traveller’s visa processing experience.”
Nitin John,
Vice Chairman, Riya Group
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