ICPB hold Members’ Interactive Meet
The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) successfully organised its Members’ Interactive Meeting on August 21, 2025, at The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi. The session was chaired by M.R. Synrem, IAS, Chairman, ICPB & Joint Secretary, MoT, Government of India, and attended by Arun Srivastava, Joint DG, MoT, along with ICPB Vice Chair Chander Mansharamani, Hon. Treasurer Neeraj Dhawan, ED Dr. Poonam Rajput, Board Members, and leaders of the MICE industry.
ICONIC Tourism Summit 2025 concludes in New Delhi
The ICONIC Tourism Summit 2025, organised by Redhat Communications in collaboration with TV9 Network, concluded successfully at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. Themed “Innovation, Transformation, and Impact”, the day-long event featured engaging sessions like “Influencing Itineraries,” “Dekho Apna Desh” and “Creating Iconic Tourism Experiences.” Eminent speakers included Niharika Rai, IAS, Rajesh Magow, Smt Mugdha Sinha, Shriji Huzur Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Sandeep Dwivedi and Yummi Talwar.
SpiceJet launches Paperless Boarding at Shillong Airport
SpiceJet has introduced paperless boarding at Shillong Airport, becoming the first airline in India to issue boarding passes via WhatsApp at check-in counters. The initiative, powered by its indigenously developed Web Departure Control System (WEBDCS), eliminates the need for printed passes, reducing wait times and carbon emissions. With over nine million boarding passes printed in June 2025 alone, this move underscores SpiceJet’s commitment to digital innovation and sustainability.
Holiday Moods Adventures wins Global “Tourism of Tomorrow Award”
Holiday Moods Adventures has been awarded the prestigious Enviromic “Tourism of Tomorrow Award 2025,” recognizing its pioneering efforts in sustainable and experiential travel. Based in Padova, Italy, the award honours organizations championing eco-friendly practices. “For over two decades, our mission has been to blend adventure with sustainability. This award strengthens our resolve to champion regenerative travel,” said Tejbir Singh Anand, Co-Founder & MD, HMA.
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