Tourism Minister inaugurates first ‘We Park’ in Kollam
In a trendsetting move, Kerala Tourism has leveraged its new Design policy to launch ‘We Park’, an innovative project that aims to elevate the tourism experience of the state by utilizing unused and abandoned urban spaces in a sustainable and visually aesthetic manner. Tourism Minister Shri PA Mohamed Riyas recently inaugurated the state’s first ‘WE Park’ located under the railway overbridge near SN College, Kollam.
Signing of Ramada by Wyndham Ghaziabad Vasundhara
I.P. Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (IPCPL) has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to launch the Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Ghaziabad, UP. Uttar Pradesh. The new hotel will be a dynamic conversion hotel offering 160 keys, featuring a range of amenities including All-Day Dining, a Bar Lounge, Banquet Facilities, and a Swimming Pool. The hotel is currently undergoing renovation and expansion and is expected to open in 2025.
SriLankan Airlines introduces wireless in-flight entertainment
SriLankan Airlines will be introducing wireless in-flight entertainment on select narrow-body A320 aircraft, enabling passengers to seamlessly stream content on their own devices. The new technology means that passengers on certain short-haul flights can now use their smartphones, tablets or laptops to access and stream on-demand content onboard via the airline’s Wi-Fi network, SkyPlus, without the need for seatback screens.
IIFA Trophy shines in Jaipur, enthralling locals with Selfie craze
As Jaipur gears up to host the prestigious International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) for the first time, the Department of Tourism has installed 12-feet-tall replicas of the IIFA trophy at four major tourist hotspots—Amber Fort, Jal Mahal promenade, Albert Hall, and the Toran Dwar at Jawahar Circle. These grand installations have become a major attraction, drawing large crowds eager to capture the moment with selfies and group photos.
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“Our journey in the Indian market has been nothing short of exceptional. Our 2024 roadshow led to over 12,000 trade meetings, generating more than 160,000 immediate leads—a testament to the strong demand for South Africa. In 2024, India recorded 75,541 tourist arrivals to South Africa, marking a 79% recovery from pre-COVID levels. With strong momentum, we are setting our sights on a 16% increase in arrivals in 2025. Through these roadshows, taking place from March 18 – 20, across three key Indian cities – Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai, we aim to deepen engagement with Indian travel trade partners, equipping them with the insights and tools needed to accelerate tourism growth.”
Gcobani Mancotywa,
Regional General Manager for Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East, South African Tourism
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