Dear Readers,
October has turned out to be an exceptionally busy month for the travel trade, with conventions, industry gatherings and business events taking centre stage. Our BOTT October Outbound Special Issue brings together some of the most important developments, discussions and perspectives shaping the travel industry today.
We begin with extensive coverage of the recently concluded IATO Convention in Visakhapatnam, where industry leaders deliberated on the opportunities and challenges facing India’s inbound tourism sector. Equally exciting was the TAFI Convention 2026 in Rhodes, Greece, which celebrated the Federation’s 40th anniversary with an impressive gathering of over 400 travel professionals. From engaging business sessions and discussions on AI and technology to exceptional Greek hospitality, the convention offered a memorable experience.
And the convention season is far from over! This issue will also be circulated at the upcoming TAAI Convention in Kolkata. To mark the occasion, we reached out to TAAI members across India to understand their expectations from the convention and their perspectives on the evolving outbound travel market. Their insights make for an interesting read.
Our Outbound Special also features voices from travel specialists across the country, highlighting emerging destinations, changing consumer preferences, business challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Beyond conventions, we bring you coverage of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RTDM) in Jaipur and WTM Spotlight in Riyadh, alongside exclusive interviews, destination features and the latest developments from across the industry.
As we move from one convention to another, what stands out is the industry’s eagerness to connect, collaborate and explore new possibilities. These gatherings are a reminder that despite changing market dynamics, relationships remain at the heart of the travel business.
Read all this and much more in our October issue.
Happy reading!
Warm regards,
Priyanka Saxena Ray
Editor, BOTT – Business of Travel Trade
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