Saudi Tourism Authority hosts two-city Perfumery Events
The fragrances of roses wafted through the air at Essence of Saudi, immersive perfumery workshops held in Mumbai and Delhi hosted by the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). The events showcased treasures of Saudi fragrances with a focus on the renowned roses from Taif. Over 60 guests, including luxury travel trade partners, top online travel agents, wholesalers, media, influencers, and travel bloggers, attended the workshops.
TBO Tek reports robust FY24 financial performance
Global travel distribution leader, TBO Tek’s annual revenue surged 31% to Rs.1,393 Cr., with PAT climbing 35% to Rs 201 Cr. In Q4, GTV rose 22% to Rs.7,511 Cr., revenue jumped 31% to Rs.369 Cr., adjusted EBITDA increased 76% to Rs.69 Cr., and PAT soared 64% to Rs. 46 Cr. The performance includes Jumbonline’s results, marking a strong end to the fiscal year.
AirAsia enhances India-Malaysia connectivity
AirAsia continues to expand its connectivity between India and Malaysia. The airline on Wednesday (May 29) resumed its flight operations from Bhubaneswar to Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight, carrying a full passenger load, departed from Biju Patnaik Airport at 12:50 PM and arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 7:05 AM local time.
India’s first Urban Ropeway in Varanasi set to launch
India’s first urban ropeway venture, the Varanasi Ropeway Project, is making great progress. This exciting project aims to connect key areas of Varanasi, starting with a segment from the Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station to RathYatra, which is expected to be completed by August 2024.This phase, costing an estimated Rs. 645 crore, is expected to be finished by 2025.
Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand set to welcome travellers from June 1
The eagerly awaited opening for Valley of Flowers trek in Uttarakhand will begin from June 1 this year. All those who are keen to explore this valley will be able to head out on a journey through one of India’s most stunning treks to the renowned Valley of Flowers National Park, nestled within Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
#First Opinion
India for us is our number one source market and I think it will be our number one source market for decades to come. India currently is going through a golden era of economic benefit, which means it’s going through a golden era of travel. It has a high young population and the number of people who have passports is increasing dramatically – almost double-digit growth, thus making it a huge source for international travellers.Our biggest office overseas with nine people is in India, which is a testament of our commitment toward s this market. Last three or four years ago we were talking about T1 cities now we’re talking about road shows into T3 cities and we’ve seen some great success from T2 and T3 cities.
Liam Findlay,
CEO – Experience Hub, Miral Destination
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