IATO Delegation meets Deputy CM, Odisha
IATO Delegation recently met with Mrs. Pravati Parida, Hon’ble Deputy CM and also in charge of Tourism and Mr. Samarth Verma, IAS – Director Tourism, Government of Odisha in Bhubaneswar to seek their support for the 40th IATO Annual Convention, scheduled for August 2025 in Puri. The delegation comprised President Rajiv Mehra, Vice President Ravi Gosain, Hony. Secretary Sanjay Razdan, J.K. Mohanty-Chairman IATO Eastern Region and Gagan Sarangi, Chairman IATO Odisha Chapter.
Hoi partners with BluSmart to revolutionise airport travel
Hoi, an innovative travel-tech platform revolutionising airport experiences, has partnered with BluSmart to introduce an integration that allows riders to discover and access Hoi’s comprehensive airport services including pre-ordering airport meals while en route to their terminals in BluSmart cars. Exclusive offers for BluSmart users will be available both through in-cab promotions and directly on Hoi’s platform.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham adds Bhiwadi and Viramgam to its portfolio
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened Ramada Encore Bhiwadi and Ramada Encore Viramgam in India. Ramada Encore Bhiwadi is located in the heart of Bhiwadi and offers 108 spacious and modern rooms a range of premium amenities. Ramada Encore Viramgam offers 60 contemporary rooms and a range of amenities, including an all-day dining restaurant, a fitness centre, banquet space, meeting rooms, a spa, and a salon.
Echor Hotels enters Goa and Uttarakhand with two stunning properties
Echor Hotels, a leader in boutique hospitality, has announced the addition of two new properties to its growing portfolio: Echor Samara in Morjim, Goa (29 well-appointed rooms, including suites and pool-view accommodations) and Echor Baris Resort (34 luxury rooms offering breathtaking jungle and Doon Valley views.) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. With this Echor now manages over 400 keys across India.
#First Opinion
“Tourism holds the transformative power to reshape the way the world works. It can elevate the per capita income of the nation, generate employment on a massive scale, and bring communities closer together. To harness this potential, we must ensure that the governance of our tourism infrastructure aligns seamlessly with global standards and vocabulary, enabling India to shine brighter on the world stage. Domestic tourism is already witnessing remarkable growth, fuelled by a growing interest in experiential travel, heritage exploration, and wellness tourism. Simultaneously, we are optimistic about a robust rebound in inbound tourism as well.”
Mugdha Sinha,
Director General of Tourism, Government of India,
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