Auckland Convention Bureau appoints BRANDit as its India market representative
Auckland Convention Bureau, part of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, has appointed BRANDit as its India market representative to strengthen its presence in the country’s growing MICE sector. BRANDit will engage travel companies, corporate planners, PCOs and associations to promote Auckland’s business events capabilities. The destination offers world-class event infrastructure, waterfront venues, premium accommodation and unique experiences.
VFS Global employees donate 212 litres of blood worldwide
VFS Global marked World Blood Donor Day 2026 by organising blood donation drives across 18 cities worldwide, including 14 in India. More than 500 employees donated a total of 212 litres of blood, with over 400 employees in India contributing more than 160 litres. Conducted under the company’s Champions of Change volunteering programme, the initiative supported local healthcare systems and promoted regular voluntary blood donation.
Quick Shots
What does travel mean to you? Define it in one word.
Azaadi, stress buster, for me it’s like oxygen
If you could sell only one experience for the rest of your career, what would it be?
Chardham Yatra by helicopter
If your work life had a movie title, what would you call it?
Lakshya
What is one life lesson the travel industry has taught you?
If you have monopoly then only you are the king in the trade
Name one destination that deserves more love from the travel trade?
Harsil
– Ankur Kalra, Director, Wellcome Tours
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