Outbound Connect

Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosts an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s...Read more  

Australia’s fascinating architectural marvel...

It’s been a long time since we last travelled to immerse ourselves into a destination’s architectural wonders and learn of the stories that they hold. It might be a while until we travel...Read more  

Abu Dhabi: New Era of Global Tourism

Abu Dhabi announces the launch of its strategy for the tourism sector, which has been created...Read more  

Azerbaijan Tourism Board: E-Learning Platfo...

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) has announced the launch of Azerbaijan 101, an e-learning platform designed to aid the training...Read more  

Hong Kong Tourism Board Recovery Plan

 The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently organised a web conference to provide the latest updates on tourism...Read more  

Spanish Tourism: Reopening of the tourism se...

The Secretary of State for Tourism, Ms. Isabel Oliver, chaired (on 23 April 2020) an extraordinary meeting...Read more  

#FromHome

Take a virtual tour of the stunning and world-class Portuguese Art and Culture...Read more 

Virtual Israel Series Part 1: Jerusalem 2U

Jerusalem is Traveling 2U: For the First Time Jerusalem is Set to Provide Tourists a Virtual Tourism Experience Featuring E-tours, E-prayers, E-museums...Read more 

Accessibility of the old city of Jerusalem

The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors better...Read more  

Virtual Travel Fair

Los Angeles Tourism Open An Office In India

As a sign of further commitment to the India market, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board today became the first U.S. destination to open a tourism office in India, located in Mumbai...Read more 

BTEA on Move to Boost Tourism

BTEA held discussions with several stakeholders, including various tour and travel...Read more  

Israel Tourism Roadshow in Mumbai

Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) conducted a roadshow in Mumbai on 27^th August to enhance commercial ties with the Indian travel trade fraternity...Read more 

Jordan: Revenue Hitting $3.2 billion

Latest figures show that Jordan’s tourism saw an 8.6% increase in revenue hitting $3.2 billion from around the world within 7 months of 2019 (January- July 2019). The...Read more 

LAT Appoints Regional Director for India Mar...

Sanya Tourism Promotion Centre Opens in Delh...

Sanya is the most famous holiday destination in...Read more  

ASEAN-Indian Film Festival

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mumbai in cooperation with the tourism boards of the ASEAN countries and India, inaugurated a three day long film festival at...Read more 

Visit Orlando New Travel Trade Tools

Visit Orlando, the official tourism association for the most visited destination in the United States, launched new interactive sales tools and...Read more  

Taiwan Tourism Bureau partnered with Mumbai ...

 The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving the city of Mumbai...Read more 

Switzerland: Beauty which bewitch your sense...

Switzerland is a dream tour destination for all. It is best known for its financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolates...Read more 

The Bollettieri Experience

Staying true to its mission of being a trendsetter in the hospitality industry in Qatar, the finest address in Qatar, The St. Regis Doha has opened one of the most...Read more  

Witness Midburn Festival in Israel

 It is the second largest regional Burning Man after Africa...Read more 

Seychelles Tourism: Global Advertising Campa...

Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) has launched its global advertising campaign film that will be showcased across traditional and digital mediums in the India market. The film is a first of...Read more 

India a source market for Singapore

For the fourth time in a row, Singapore welcomed more than one million Indian travelers in 2018, reinforcing it as one of the most preferred destinations for Indian outbound travel...Read more 

Experience Magical Floral Fantasy in Taiwan

 Come 30 March to 19 May, travellers to Taiwan can immerse themselves in a magical floral fantasy as millions of Tung blossoms burst into full bloom, carpeting the hills and fields in the countryside in a vast sea of white...Read more

Abu Dhabi: 10 Million International Visitors...

Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 10 million international visitors in 2018, with the emirate also posting figures showing incredible growth over the last three years, powered by the addition...Read more 

Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Blue Square Consultants has been appointed as the representative for Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) in India. Blue Square Consultants will be responsible to build and develop strong relations with...Read more  

Malaysia Tourism

Datuk Musa bin Yusof has been appointed as the Director General of Tourism Malaysia. His appointment was announced by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi...Read more 

Israeli city one of the world’s most popular...

According to a recent ranking report titled ‘Top 100 City Destinations 2018’ released  by global market research company Euromonitor International, Jerusalem will lead all global tourism cities in annual growth...Read more 

The Indian Summer Festival

The Indian Summer Festival is a celebration of modern India. An expressive, free thinking, creative and open minded India – the India of today. The Indian Summer Festival, a collaboration between...Read more  

Greece - Discover the best time and places t...

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Each place is in itself a special world teeming with great secrets and wonderful contrasts. Enjoy it any time...Read more 

ALGARVE: The most Enchanting Holiday Destina...

Algarve, in the southernmost region of Portugal has beautiful sandy beaches framed by golden cliffs, a mild climate, safe and friendly environment, variety of exquisite cuisines making it an ideal place for family holiday...Read more 

Australian Open launches in Melbourne

Australian Open 2019 was officially launched at Melbourne Park...Read more 

New Zealand’s food and wine event

FAWC! Day Out, to be held at Black Barn Vineyards on 3 November, is the newest event on the New Zealand culinary calendar adding extra zing to the already successful...Read more 

Seychelles Tourism Board presence beyond met...

Seychelles Tourist Office, India organised a three city roadshow from 3^rd to 7^th September 2018 in Kolkata, Bangalore and Pune. The cities have not only seen an increase in...Read more  

Explore Tanzania Unmatched Cultural Treasure...

Tanzania was named “the best safari country in Africa in 2014 and 2015.” This put Tanzania on the world map as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Africa...Read more 

South African Tourism New Hub Head

A South African citizen, Neliswa will now assume...Read more 

India continues to bring in numbers to Seych...

Seychelles continues to ride the wave of growth with increasing number of Indian tourists each year. 2017 marked India’s placement as the top 7^th source market for the destination with...Read more  

Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass

As part of the push to grow business tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) across Africa, industry professionals and public sector tourism officials will be attending a three...Read more 

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opens this Summ...

Miral, Abu Dhabi's creator of destinations, announced that Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, an indoor theme park will open its doors to the public on 25th of July 2018. When...Read more  

Win a dream trip to Israel with Ola

Israel Ministry of Tourism has joined hands with Ola cabs in India to collaborate on a two-week contest that will run on the Ola app which is valid for its...Read more 

L.A. Insider

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched ‘L.A. Insider,’ a new online training tool for travel trade professionals. The mobile and tablet-friendly program is the first of its...Read more 

FY2017 Brand USA''''s : 1.16 million increme...

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, presented to its board of directors the results of the return on investment (ROI) study conducted by Oxford Economics, which...Read more 

Monaco Residential Conclave 2018

Visit Monaco successfully concluded the, "Monaco Residential Conclave 2018" amidst the serene surroundings of Goa, recently. Monaco has been a top-end luxury destination with a commitment towards environmental-friendly living. The...Read more 

The Dead Sea in Israel

New York Pride Week - 2018

Manhattan’s NYC Pride Week takes place every June. The marquee global gathering invites millions of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender people and their allies to one of the largest, most over-the-top...Read more 

Oman: Official Partner Country of ITB Berlin...

The Ministry of Tourism and ITB Berlin have announced that the Sultanate of Oman is to be the Official Partner Country of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show in 2020...Read more 

THE ALL NEW EXPERIENCES IN MASSACHUSETTS

For the year 2018, the Massachusetts has come up with the series of innovative and creative set of exhibitions and art to be showcased with ample amount of uniqueness to...Read more 

NewYork City Evocative Events…

Spring means the return of flowers, with cherry blossom viewing at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the vibrant flora of the Macy's Flower Show; other familiar arrivals include the Tribeca Film...Read more 

New Zealand event highlights..

Autumn in New Zealand is an idyllic time. In March, April and May, the weather is warm and settled, the summer crowds have gone and the countryside is bathed in...Read more  

India the 3rd largest source market for Sing...

For the third time in a row, Visitor Arrivals (VA) from India in to Singapore has crossed the one million mark, reinforcing it as one of the most preferred destinations for Indian travelers...Read more 

Open to the New Shades of Amazing Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its new marketing concept “Open to the New Shades of Amazing Thailand” in India...Read more 

Israel welcomes 60,000 Indian tourists in th...

Israel, for the second consecutive year, has broken its tourism record of Indian arrivals reaching an all-time high of 31% growth from January to December, 2017 with around 60,000 Indian tourists visiting the country in 2017...Read more  

ABU DHABI : A record breaking growth in the ...

A record 4.875 million people stayed in Abu Dhabi’s 162 hotels and hotel apartments during 2017, meaning the emirate recorded an impressive 9.8% year-on-year rise...Read more 

Thailand Earned 1.82 Trillion Baht in Touris...

Thailand welcomed over 35.3 million international visitors in 2017 and earned 1.82 trillion Baht in tourism revenue...Read more 

Journey to Philadelphia

A prison designed to enthuse penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts.  

UNWTO inaugurates the tourism road map

The official closing ceremony of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development was visited by the participants from all over the globe. It took place at the Palace of Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland.  

TURKEY – UNUTULMAZ DENEYIM

 As my wings were spread and I was all set to fly, it was giving me goose bumps on my visit to this beautiful soul child of two beautiful continents of the world – Europe and Asia. Turkey, here I am to explore your beauty and make it the most special memory of my scrapbook. Being the Eurasia nation, Turkey has been always in my bucket list for its but obvious reason of blend of culture of East and breezing vibes of West.

Relaxed Visa Rules by Israel

To encourage more Indian travellers to visit Israel, the country has simplified the visa application procedure for Indian citizens. 

Switzerland Tourism: Five-City Roadshow

Switzerland Tourism, in an effort to catalyse tourism development across India, has introduced several new attractions, experiencesand activities to make travellers familiar with both popular and lesser known destinations in Switzerland.  

India Travel Mart Amritsar

Scrumptious Food Flavours

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has announced the full line-up of activities, presented in partnership with event companies from the private sector including Festember, Truckers, Dining & Nightlife magazine and Zomato, taking place at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Food Festival

Israel breaks tourism record in India

 Israel, for the second consecutive year has broken its tourism record in India along with reaching a whopping 3 million tourists arrival mark this year. More than 49,000 Indians have already visited Israel until October, 2017 marking a growth of 34% from January to October vis-à-vis the same period last year as per statistics released by Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT).

Leading World Tourism Trends- New Zealand

 According to recently released Annual Report for 2016/17, New Zealand saw total visitor arrival numbers increase by 10% to 3.6 million last year, and holiday arrivals increase by 12% (1.9 million). This puts us ahead of global tourism trends, which show international visitor arrivals grew by 3.9% for the 2016 calendar year and 6% in January-June 2017 (UNWTO World Tourism Barometer).

Tourism Malaysia

Shahrin Mokhtar joins Malaysia Tourism Board – Dubai starting from July 2017 as new director...Read more

NYC BROADWAY WEEK

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Broadway Week tickets are on sale to the public...Read more

New York: Concert Series and Events

Extravaganza of Culinary Festival

Wellington loves to eat. To see how much, visit the capital during its annual culinary festival, Visa Wellington On A Plate...Read more

Time Capsule to a Fascinating Past

One of the most sought-after European destinations, Spain has lived through a rich past that saw nomadic tribes claim their stake on the land...Read more

TAAI, Malaysia Tourism sign MoU for offline ...

 Continuing its streak of product training sessions for its members in partnership with tourism bodies, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board.

NEW SITE FOR HERITAGE TRAVELERS

 A court where the Aztecs played a deadly ball game has been discovered in the heart of Mexico City with a giant temple to the Aztec god of the wind.After extensive excavations, Archaeologists gave journalists a tour of the semi-circular 

World Record of Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, has once again cemented itself as a record-breaking international event. Guinness World Records, the global authority on record breaking,has awarded Vivid Sydney installationDreamscape with the title for the ‘Largest interactive lighting display’...Read more

PATA reaffirms support to Paris Accord on Cl...

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is reasserting its commitment to sustainable development across the entire spectrum of travel and tourism with a renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...Read more

An Array of Opportunities

FICCI has organized an Industry interaction on ‘Investing in Angola’ with Dr Abrahao Pio dos Santos Gourgel, Hon’ble Minister of Economy of the Republic of Angola...Read more

INDONESIA-The Humble Paradise on Earth

Unveiling Magical Macau through My Lens

The season of diving into the mediterranean beaches is here, folks! Drop the cloaks of apprehensions and inhibitions from the structure of your engrossing yet hectic lives. We present you the most exotic holiday resort which is irreplaceable and incredible...Read more

Season of many faces in New Zealand

New Zealand’s spring months – September, October, November – set their own unique tone for enticing outdoor holiday experiences and to give you the seven irresistible reasons to visit New Zeland during spring...Read more

The corner- let us help you in rekindling th...

A Swashbuckling Voyage to Thailand

Think holidays, think Thailand. Shopping hotspot? Yes, its Thailand, Travel through the unexplored aspects of Thailand that will cast a magical spell on each traveler to experience the never-heard-before divine ‘odyssey’…

Tunisia- A Sandy Paradise

It is often seen as simply a beach destination, but I found Tunisia to be a Pandora’s box full of surprises for those who are in for an adventure on its sandy shores...Read more

Quixotic Beauty and Monumental Luxury

With more of an opulent turf until now, it is slowly emerging as the hottest honeymoon destination, especially for Indian couples...Read more

Best Country for Adventure

South Africa features on countless bucket-lists for its amazing collection of adventure activities...Read more

Corinthia Hotel appoints Outbound Marketing ...

Outbound Marketing, has been appointed by Corinthia Hotel Group as the Sales and Marketing Office in India...Read more.

OTOAI fam trip for its Gujarat member

The Maiden OTOAI Member’s meet in Ahmedabad was held on 21 December at the deluxe Hyatt Regency Hotel. It was well attended by 90 invited guests, sponsors, and office bearers of OTOAi...Read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2017

Get ready tennis fans the world’s sporting elite arrive in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the year, Australian Open 2017...Read more

Registration requirement for Indian passport

Following the announcement of the Pre-Arrival Registration for Indian passport holder by Hong Kong Immigration Department last month...Read more

Time to boost

The National Airlines Garuda Indonesia targeting the seat load factor (SLF) in flights Jakarta - Mumbai (via Bangkok) vv will reached the level of average SLF to more than 80 percents in the first week after the inaugural flight operations Jakarta Mumbai...Read more.

Boosting time for tourism:ABU DHABI

With India being the best source market for Abu Dhabi, the emirates tourism and culture authority successfully concluded their four-city road shows from 5th-8th December which took place in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai...Read more.

Kenya Tourism Board

Dr. Betty Radier is the new Kenya Tourism Board's Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Radier's appointment by the KTB Board of Directors is the result of an extensive recruitment process.

Glimpse of past and hopes of Future

Ms. Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager – India, South African Tourism shares the overview of 2016 and forecast of 2017 about South Africa.

Tunisia- A Sandy Paradise

It is often seen as simply a beach destination, but I found Tunisia to be a Pandora’s box full of surprises for those who are in for an adventure on its sandy shores...Read more

In the lap of nature

Melbourne – The world’s most liveable city

Melbourne has been voted the World’s Most Liveable City for an unprecedented sixth-straight year...Read more

Israel in India

The land of creation is gaining impressive popularity in India. The dawn of 2016 has witnessed a good amount of Indian tourists visiting Israel with a phenomenal growth of 5% from January through June 2016...Read more

Monaco Tourism: an impression on the fashion...

Home to world famous designers, fashionistas and high-end stores, Monaco continues to make an impression on the fashion map...Read more

Zambia Tourism: The growing outbound market ...

Zambia Tourism Board in association with Ethiopian Airlines recently hosted prominent tour operators from India on a familiarization trip...Read more

The Rotorua Mud Festival

Made in Afghanistan

Afghan Minister urges Indian investor to cash in on opportunities in agro processing, packaging and trading & marketing...Read more

SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast and Crew Visit

SHREK THE MUSICAL, produced by Broadway Entertainment Group FZ LLC and NETworks Presentations, LLC., is coming to The Venetian® Macao this summer...Read more

Agreement to acquire Hotelbeds Group: Cinven...

Rental free smart phones in Korea

The Korea Tourism Organization has collaborated with Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom under the "Enjoy Mobile Korea" campaign, which begins from March 15, 2016 until 31st December 2016...Read more

A TOTAL PARADISE : MAURITIUS

 Mauritius, conceivably Africa's wealthiest destination is a total paradise with tons to do.Surrounded by perfect white sand beaches and breath taking scenery Mauritius..

Tourism For Peace

It was on the 7th of April, 1994 , when one of the worst Genocides in the history of mankind started in the small but beautiful country of Rwanda , located in the heart of the African continent...Read more

VIETNAM TOURISM PROMOTION ROADSHOW

Embassy of the S.R. of Vietnam, in association with OM Tourism, organized the Vietnam Tourism Promotion Road show in New Delhi on 20th April 2016...Read more

China-India Tourism Year

Chinese delegation visited Delhi to share future tourism plans and explore association opportunities with India to boost tourism...Read more

Natural and scenic holiday

Enjoy Mobile Korea Campaign

The Korea Tourism Organization has collaborated with Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom under the "Enjoy Mobile Korea" campaign...Read more

Growth of 2015 over 2014: International Tour...

All the international tourism boards found India as one of the major destination to tap and increase tourism in there market...Read more

Why There’s Truly Nothing like Australia

As part of its latest marketing campaign, Tourism Australia is promoting the destination to the world through cutting-edge Virtual Reality...Read more

Produce water without using energy

Eilat Bird Festival - Israel

 Israel has become a "birding superpower" and an entire recreation culture has been born of the love of the birds among both locals and tourists...Read more

Northern Ireland Sales Mission

Representatives from Tourism Ireland and Northern Ireland’s leading tourism attractions...Read more

India is an important source market for the ...

 The Department of Tourism (DOT), Philippines has successfully...Read more

Richness of the Egyptian Civilization

  During Surajkund International Crafts Mela, the Minister of External Affairs of India...Read more

Explore beyond religion in the land of creat...

Escapade of Outdoor Destinations

 If you are looking to get outdoors this season – head to one of these must-do outdoor destinations...Read more

New destination for travel lover

The High Commission of Rwanda in India in co-operation with the Rwanda Development Board ( RDB ) turned their vision towards the Indian travel trade to promote Rwanda as a new destination...Read more

Austria TOP DESTINATION FOR INDIAN TRAVELLER...

Since the re-opening on 1st May the Swarovski Crystal Worlds welcomed approx. 35.000 guests from India in one month and Vienna sees an increase of 42% in arrivals from India...Read more

Namgay Wangmo

Ms. Shari Bailey, Director,

Germany Tourism with Romit Theophilus

 The Indian MICE market has always underlined its significance as  the most important market segment for Germany 

Shelly Chandhok, Country Manager, Visit Indo...

 MICE is important for Indonesia as the destination has excellent infrastructure and facilities to host small to very large MICE movements across Indonesia.

Family-Friendly Attractions

Prizes worth over 300 Crores

 Get set to kick start your summer fun with exciting gifts and prizes in Asia’s World city- Hong Kong...Read more

AL AIN AIR CHAMPIONSHIP 2015

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has announced the official date of the eleventh edition of the Al ...Read more

Invst & Tourism Opp in Latvia

  Latvian Asian Chamber of Commerce (LACC) has organised a seminar to promote Latvia as an attractive investment destination