ADTOI urges immediate suspension of tourism to Turkey and Azerbaijan
In response to recent geopolitical developments, the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has called for a complete halt to tourism activities to and from Turkey and Azerbaijan. Highlighting these nations’ perceived alignment with anti-India forces and tolerance of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, ADTOI appealed to the Indian government to issue strong travel advisories. The association also urged the entire domestic travel trade to stop promoting travel to countries that disregard India’s national interests and security.
DusitD2 Maldives unveils in New Delhi ahead of August 2025 launch
Dusit Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with TBO.com (Island Hopper), hosted the official unveiling of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives at The Claridges, New Delhi. Scheduled to open on August 1, 2025, the resort is just seven minutes from Velana International Airport and features 127 rooms and five signature dining outlets. The event was graced by Yogeswaran Veerasamy, GM – dusitD2 Maldives, and Rifaa Ath Saeed, Cluster Director of Sales & Distribution. Exclusive launch offers are now live on the official website.
Goa records 10.5% surge in tourist arrivals in Q1 2025
Goa Tourism has posted an impressive 10.5% increase in tourist arrivals in Q1 2025, welcoming 28.5 lakh visitors compared to 25.8 lakh in Q1 2024. The growth is attributed to the state’s strategic outreach led by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa. The department’s three-pronged strategy—targeted promotion in key and emerging markets, enhanced international air connectivity, and diversified tourism offerings—has transformed Goa into a vibrant, year-round destination.
IndiGo launches direct flights from Bhubaneswar, Vizag to Abu Dhabi
IndiGo has announced the launch of new direct international routes connecting Abu Dhabi with Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam, starting mid-June 2025. Flights from Bhubaneswar will operate thrice weekly from June 12, while Visakhapatnam services will run four times a week from June 13. These new routes are part of IndiGo’s ongoing expansion to strengthen India’s global air connectivity, making international travel more accessible and cost-effective.
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“We are deeply grateful to our members for the faith they have placed in me and my team. It will be our sincere endeavour to support and empower our members to grow their businesses in a dynamic and competitive environment. A key priority for us is to work in close coordination with the Government to highlight the urgent need for aggressive international marketing and promotion of India as a travel destination. Foreign Tourist Arrival numbers have been going down and, in that backdrop, we strongly advocate for increased participation in overseas travel marts and roadshows, as well as the reinstatement of familiarization (FAM) trips for foreign tour operators, travel bloggers, and international media.”
Ravi Gosain,
President, IATO
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