Global Destinations concludes 6th annual multi-city trade roadshow
Global Destinations successfully concluded its 6th Annual Roadshow, engaging over 200 travel agents across Surat, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. The multi-city initiative brought together eight international tourism partners, offering destination insights, product updates and trade-focused discussions. Strategically covering both Tier II and metro markets, the roadshow reinforced Global Destinations’ commitment to supporting agents catering to high-value, experience-driven outbound travellers.
FHRAI to host 56th annual Convention in Varanasi in August 2026
Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has announced its 56th Annual Convention, scheduled from August 21-23, 2026, at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. Expected to attract over 2,000 delegates, the convention will bring together policymakers, hospitality leaders and investors to discuss future-ready hospitality, tourism growth, sustainability and destination excellence, set against the cultural and spiritual backdrop of Varanasi.
Quick Shots
Your most unexpected skill outside travel?
Surprisingly, I bake brownies really well.
One mistake in travel you’re glad you made?
Overplanning every minute of a trip. I learned that the best memories happen in the unplanned detours.
The travel buzzword you’re officially tired of hearing?
“Offbeat”! If everyone knows about it, is it really offbeat anymore?
Your go-to travel hack that always works?
Talk to locals and wake up early. The world feels different before 9 AM.
If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?
“Ilahi” from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, free spirit, open roads, and no looking back.
Preetam R Vaidya
Manager Sales & Operations, GSA Bird travels – Air Seychelles, Uzbekistan Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Iceland Airways
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