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Kyoto and Osaka gain popularity with Indian travellers: Rategain
Asian woman wearing japanese traditional kimono at Yasaka Pagoda and Sannen Zaka Street in Kyoto, Japan A quiet revolution is unfolding in how India travels. No longer content with ticking boxes or flocking to the usual suspects, Indian travellers are breaking away from the expected — choosing deeper cultural experiences, rediscovering hidden gems, and reshuffling the global travel deck in the process. Shifting preferences in Global Travel Between May 1 and June 30 this year, outbound hotel bookings from India have revealed a dramatic shift in preference Japan, in particular, is capturing the imagination of Indian travellers like never before according to World on Holiday by RateGain. Tokyo has long held its allure, but this summer, it’s Kyoto and Osaka that are stealing the spotlight. Hotel bookings to Kyoto have surged by 184%, and Osaka is close behind with a 195% jump. Tokyo itself has seen a 91% rise, but the real story lies in the growing appetite for a more nuanced, culturally immersive Japan — temples over skyscrapers, heritage over high-tech. Across the world, this trend of deeper discovery is catching on. France, Germany, Switzerland, and Singapore are all seeing double-digit increases in hotel bookings from India. Almaty in Kazakhstan, perhaps the most unexpected entrant, has soared with a staggering 602% rise in bookings due to easy visas and, direct flights. Yet, as some destinations rise, others are quietly losing favor. New York, once a mainstay on outbound itineraries, has seen a 47% drop in hotel bookings from Indian travellers. Singapore and Bangkok, long considered staples of the Indian travel calendar, are witnessing a decline as well. The narrative is changing — travellers are no longer drawn purely by what’s popular. This shift is equally evident at the country level. Vietnam is experiencing one of the steepest climbs, with hotel bookings up 351% compared to last year. Japan follows closely, having grown 212% in the same period. Increased air connectivity has made Japan more accessible than ever to Indian travellers fueling this surge. Meanwhile, Spain and Canada are both seeing a noticeable drop, signaling that Indian travellers are turning their attention away from over-familiar Western hotspots in favor of emerging destinations. Rising Domestic Travel Back home, the travel story is just as dynamic. Domestic hotel bookings are up 55% compared to last summer — and it’s not just the usual suspects leading the charge. While metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai continue to see strong demand, it’s the tier-2 cities that are making headlines. Ahmedabad has seen a staggering 8,300% surge in bookings, powered by better air connectivity and focused tourism campaigns. Cities like Visakhapatnam and Amritsar are also climbing fast, signaling a broader shift in how Indians explore their own country.
Dusit to expand presence in Indian hospitality sector
Building on the successful opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, Dusit International is set to bring its Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to high potential markets across India. The company's expansion targets now include Bhiwadi,Raipur, Lonavala, Kasol, Kolkata, Manali, and Karnataka, aside from Tier 1 destinations already in its developmental pipeline. Dusit International vice-president for global development Siradej Donavanik said: “India represents an exceptional growth opportunity for Dusit across major cities and particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations, where premium hospitality options remain limited despite strong demand." Donavanik added that India's tourism industry is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for high-quality, experience-driven stays. He opined: "By blending our unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality with wellness-led experiences and destination-driven properties, we aim to create exceptional stays that resonate deeply with Indian travellers. Through strategic partnerships with visionary local developers, we are committed to shaping India's premium hospitality landscape for the long term.” Dusit's entry into the Indian market forms part of its broader expansion strategy targeting vibrant, high-growth markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, China, and India. With a bold plan to sign more than 100 hotels globally over the next five years, Dusit is poised to captivate travellers worldwide with its unique fusion of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality and thoughtfully integrated local traditions. A ripening market With rising disposable incomes, increasing demand for premium stays, and enhanced connectivity reshaping India's hospitality landscape, Dusit is focused on underserved yet high-potential markets nationwide. Per Donavanik's statement, the company aims to target Tier 2 and Tier 3 destinations where luxury and upscale hospitality options are currently limited, creating opportunities to deliver curated, high-end experiences tailored to local demand. This strategic expansion builds on the momentum of Dusit's recent foray into the Indian market with the opening of the contemporary, upscale dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla in December 2024, and the signings of three key properties in Karnataka: the wellness-focused Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka – A Dusit Retreat (set to open in 2028), and two upcoming Dusit Princess Hotels & Resorts. With a diverse brand portfolio spanning the ultra-luxury Devarana – Dusit Retreats to upper midscale and midscale brands such as Dusit Princess and ASAI Hotels, Dusit plans to tap underserved locations where it can leverage its expertise in delivering Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to meet the needs of today's business and leisure travellers. Prioritising quality over quantity, the company is thoughtfully selecting locations that align with its ethos of premium, experience-driven hospitality, offering a distinctive blend of holistic wellness, contemporary design, and exceptional service. Significant growth As part of this vision, Dusit is preparing to launch six additional hotels across the country. The upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand will debut in Raipur (200 keys), Bhiwadi (165 keys), Kolkata (220 keys), and Lonavala (120 keys). Meanwhile, two boutique luxury properties under the recently introduced Dusit Collection brand, in Kasol and Manali (each with 40 rooms), will offer refined escapes in the Himalayan foothills. Delivering lasting value Beyond immediate expansion, Dusit is also focused on building an integrated hospitality ecosystem in India, where luxury stays, holistic wellness, refined gastronomy, and hospitality education converge to deliver lasting value. At the heart of this vision is a deep commitment to sustainability driven by Dusit's group-wide Tree of Life programme. Aligned with selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the programme features 31 measurable criteria designed to ensure a lasting and positive impact in every community Dusit serves. Through Dusit Hospitality Education, the company will also focus on local talent development, ensuring that Indian hospitality professionals are trained to uphold world-class service standards. Together, these initiatives underscore Dusit's commitment to responsible hospitality and its vision for sustainable growth in the global hospitality industry.
The Ascott Limited to double portfolio in India
CapitaLand Investment’s The Ascott Limited plans to double its portfolio in India to 12,000 units by 2028, up from the 5,500 units it had as of end-2024. Ascott CEO Kevin Goh announced this ambitious goal at the 20th Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) in Mumbai. At the event, Goh spoke on the topic of Redefining Global Living, expounding on how global living today has become a reflection of how people live, work, and travel seamlessly across borders. On the back of favourable growth prospects in the Indian hospitality market, Ascott is riding on a strong momentum in the first quarter of 2025 with three signings in Goa, Lucknow and Thanjavur. These signings collectively added 600 units to Ascott’s India portfolio, which now totals about 6,100 units across 22 properties, including both operating and in the pipeline. An important market Goh explained that India is an important inbound and outbound market for Ascott, with strong growth potential as it continues to evolve into one of the world's largest economies. He said: “With a rapidly growing middle class, increasing disposable incomes and improving infrastructure, India’s dynamic economic landscape is unlocking immense opportunities for its travel and hospitality sectors. Despite promising prospects, the supply of branded hotel rooms in India remains limited, creating a significant demand-supply gap that opens up tremendous potential for Ascott to contribute to the country’s hospitality growth.” Goh further added that, as diverse demand drivers fuel India’s hospitality sector, Ascott is well-positioned to capitalise on this growth with Ascott’s flex-hybrid model that seamlessly adapts to shifting demand across both transient and extended stays. This competitive edge is reinforced by Ascott’s multi-typology brand strategy, enabling us to serve every type of guest with a diverse portfolio ranging from select- to full-service operations. He said: “Backed by the in-market expertise of our local team in India, we are confident in delivering exceptional value to our owners while enhancing the guest experience. As we strengthen our brand presence in India, we believe the country will become a key source market for Ascott’s properties worldwide.” A dual focus For his part, Ascott’s chief operating officer for EMEA, South Asia, and China Lee Ngor Houai declared that, moving forward, the company’s growth strategy in India will be driven by a dual focus on geographic and brand expansion. Lee explained: “Currently, 85 percent of Ascott’s operating portfolio in India are concentrated in Tier-1 cities such as Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. We will continue to strengthen our presence in these high-performing Tier-1 cities, while also expanding our focus on the fast-growing Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. This strategy is driven by growing interest in India’s lesser-travelled destinations and the significant under-penetration of branded hotels in these cities.” The company is also growing brands it already has in India; namely Ascott, Citadines, Oakwood, and Somerset. Ascott also looks forward to launching more of its multi-typology brands into the Indian market. Lee said: “We see strong potential in introducing lyf, our experience-led social living brand, to tap into the rise of India’s urban millennial and Gen Z workforce, along with the growing digital nomad trend. As demand for flexible, community-focused stays grows, lyf aligns perfectly with India’s next-gen travellers. Furthermore, our collection brands, The Unlimited Collection and The Crest Collection, are poised to meet the rising demand for immersive cultural and heritage experiences in India, turning stays into unforgettable journeys.” Leveraging opportunities to connect with industry partners and owners, Ascott’s development team was present at the Hotel Investment Conference-South Asia (HICSA) in Mumbai this week to showcase the group’s portfolio of brands while expanding on business opportunities.
Air India’s A350 Embarks on the Journey to Modern Transit Excellence
Air India is in the midst of an ambitious transformation, laying the groundwork to become a top transit airline through its growing fleet of modern aircraft, enhanced passenger experiences, and an evolving network centred on Delhi as a key transit hub. The introduction of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 is a crucial step forward in this revitalisation, setting the tone for what’s to come. A Promising Step Forward The A350 represents a bold move in Air India’s evolution, offering travellers an elevated experience with its newly designed cabins. Business Class suites feature private enclosures, spacious seating, and innovative storage solutions. Thoughtful touches, such as Ferragamo amenity kits, patterned blankets, pyjamas, and slippers, highlight the airline’s focus on comfort and sophistication. Dining aboard the A350 is another standout feature. Travellers can indulge in a fine selection of Indian cuisine, with dishes like laal maas served on upgraded crockery. With enhanced champagne offerings and stylish tableware, Air India is reimagining inflight dining as part of its push to modernise. One unique feature of the A350 is its rear cabin lounge, where passengers can unwind with drinks and snacks while enjoying the views. These enhancements underscore Air India’s commitment to creating a more enjoyable and inviting travel experience. A Vision for Growth The integration of the A350 is just the beginning of Air India’s larger strategy to modernise its fleet. Plans are underway to refurbish the airline’s 777s and 787 Dreamliners, ensuring consistency and quality across its services. By focusing on fleet upgrades, Air India aims to reinforce Delhi as a transit hub that connects travellers seamlessly across Asia, Europe, and beyond. As a member of Star Alliance, Air India strengthens its position within the global aviation network. Travellers can earn and redeem miles across the alliance’s airlines, benefiting from enhanced connectivity and convenience. Delhi’s role as a transit point is central to this strategy, as the airline positions itself to compete in the international market. Charting the Course for Success Air India’s journey of transformation is one of aspiration and determination. The introduction of the A350 offers a glimpse of the airline’s potential, but it’s clear that this is just the start. With an emphasis on building a modern fleet, expanding its network, and refining its service, Air India is steadily working towards becoming a leading transit airline. The Maharaja is poised for a renaissance, and each step forward cements Air India’s commitment to reinvention. Travellers can look forward to a future where Air India provides seamless, reliable, and comfortable connections, elevating their journeys in the process. Exciting days are certainly on the horizon for this storied airline.
Thomas Cook India’s forex business appoints actor Kartik Aaryan as Brand Ambassador
Young India’s millennials and GenZ are powerful drivers in India’s outbound travel growth story. Industry insights suggest that, Indian millennials place a high priority on travel in their spending habits. In a focused initiative to leverage this high-growth segment, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s foreign exchange services provider has appointed Bollywood’s youth icon Kartik Aaryan as its Brand Ambassador. Kartik Aaryan is known for his charismatic persona and strong connection with India’s youth. His significant fan-base, aspirational image yet relatability especially among millennials and GenZ makes him a key influencer. He embodies the spirit of India’s new-age traveller, making him an ideal choice to represent the innovative and agile India ka Forex Specialist – Thomas Cook. The partnership commences with a campaign for Thomas Cook’s recently launched Borderless Travel Card – a game-changing, multi-currency product designed to provide travellers with a seamless, secure and smooth experience at every stage of their journey – anywhere in the world. The film featuring Kartik, while indicating the numerous forex related challenges faced by India’s travellers, highlights Thomas Cook’s Borderless Travel Card as an ideal solution. This is presented in a fun and relatable conversation between two friends planning their upcoming holiday. While the friend struggles with managing multiple credit and debit cards, lounge access cards, international SIM cards and currency, Kartik proudly flaunts his Thomas Cook multi-currency Borderless Travel Card – as his one-stop-solution that addresses significant challenges while on an international trip. The campaign will be amplified across multiple platforms including digital, CTV (connected TV) and social media, ensuring high reach and engagement. Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “We are truly bullish on our prepaid card business and building on the success of our portfolio that includes Study Buddy (for students) and EnterpriseFX (for business travellers), we have just launched our multicurrency Borderless Travel Card for India’s rapidly growing leisure segment. Our data/research reflects significant opportunity from Young India and we are already witnessing an encouraging uptick in demand from the segment. We have hence strategically tied up with Kartik Aaryan, Bollywood’s young icon, as we believe he is the perfect fit to inspire and address this powerful young segment. We are very excited to launch a fun and engaging campaign with Kartik as the protagonist, to showcase the multiple benefits of our Borderless Travel Card and inspire strong growth from Young India. Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, said, “I am excited to work with Thomas Cook India – a brand that is synonymous with not just pioneering travel but also innovative and youthful agility, and the Borderless Travel Card represents this and more. As an avid traveller, I have also gone through some of the struggles of buying and using forex while holidaying abroad. This card is a game-changer for India’s travel-hungry youth and I personally endorse this card as a smart, seamless, secure and highly convenient solution for Indian travellers. The card offers unique benefits of multi-currency support, worldwide acceptance and exclusive travel benefits. The bright youth of India are surely going to opt for this multifunctional card on their next international trip.”
Dusit International expands its presence in India
Siradej Donavanik, Vice President – Development Global & Deepika Arora, Head - India, Dusit International Deeping its commitment to India, Dusit International has announced plans to expand its presence in the country by launching its luxury and upper midscale brands in key emerging markets. With rising disposable incomes, increasing demand for premium stays, and enhanced connectivity reshaping India’s hospitality landscape, Dusit is focused on underserved yet high-potential markets nationwide. In addition to exploring opportunities in India’s Tier 1 cities, Dusit also aims to target Tier 2 and Tier 3 destinations where luxury and upscale hospitality options are currently limited – creating opportunities to deliver curated, high-end experiences tailored to local demand. This strategic expansion builds on the momentum of Dusit’s recent foray into the Indian market with the opening of the contemporary, upscale dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla in December 2024, and the signings of three key properties in Karnataka: the wellness-focused Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka – A Dusit Retreat (set to open in 2028), and two upcoming Dusit Princess Hotels & Resorts. With a diverse brand portfolio spanning the ultra-luxury Devarana – Dusit Retreats to upper midscale and midscale brands such as Dusit Princess and ASAI Hotels, Dusit plans to tap underserved locations where it can leverage its expertise in delivering Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to meet the needs of today’s business and leisure travellers. Prioritising quality over quantity, the company is thoughtfully selecting locations that align with its ethos of premium, experience-driven hospitality – offering a distinctive blend of holistic wellness, contemporary design, and exceptional service. As part of this vision, Dusit is preparing to launch six additional hotels across the country. The upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand will debut in Raipur (200 keys), Bhiwadi (165 keys), Kolkata (220 keys), and Lonavala (120 keys). Meanwhile, two boutique luxury properties under the recently introduced Dusit Collection brand – in Kasol and Manali (each with 40 rooms) – will offer refined escapes in the Himalayan foothills. “India represents an exceptional growth opportunity for Dusit – across major metros and particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, where premium hospitality options remain limited despite strong demand,” said Siradej Donavanik, Vice President – Development (Global), Dusit International. “The country’s tourism industry is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for high-quality, experience-driven stays. By blending our unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality with wellness-led experiences and destination-driven properties, we aim to create exceptional stays that resonate deeply with Indian travellers. Through strategic partnerships with visionary local developers, we are committed to shaping India’s premium hospitality landscape for the long term.” Beyond immediate expansion, Dusit is focused on building an integrated hospitality ecosystem in India, where luxury stays, holistic wellness, refined gastronomy, and hospitality education converge to deliver lasting value. At the heart of this vision is a deep commitment to sustainability driven by Dusit’s group-wide Tree of Life programme. Aligned with selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the programme features 31 measurable criteria designed to ensure a lasting and positive impact in every community Dusit serves. Through Dusit Hospitality Education, the company will also focus on local talent development, ensuring that Indian hospitality professionals are trained to uphold world-class service standards. Together, these initiatives underscore Dusit’s commitment to responsible hospitality and its vision for sustainable growth in the global hospitality industry. Dusit’s entry into the Indian market forms part of its broader expansion strategy targeting vibrant, high-growth markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, China, and India. With a bold plan to sign more than 100 hotels globally over the next five years, Dusit is poised to captivate travellers worldwide with its unique fusion of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality and thoughtfully integrated local traditions.
Star Air India revs up operations with the Aviator Revenue Management system
Indian regional carrier Star Air is now the first airline in the country to implement Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management system in its operations. The advent of the Aviator Revenue Management system at the airline is timely as Star Air plans to operate a fleet of 25 aircraft by 2027 and enhance connectivity across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India. With new aircraft soon to commence operations, Star Air will target underserved markets and set new standards in air travel in keeping with its drive to connect real India from their base of operations at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Maxamation chief executive Peter Brewer said of the implementation: “Star Air is Maxamation’s first customer in India and we are delighted to partner with them. Star Air has an impressive regional model which we have seen work very well in other markets. The Star Air team worked as close partners with our Maxamation team in Australia and in India to deliver the best outcome for the airline. We look forward to being part of the growing Star Air journey in the years ahead.” A necessary addition Given Star Air’s ambitious growth plans, the airline needed an established revenue management partner to help them maximise passenger revenue day in and day out. As a result, Star Air chose Maxamation and the Aviator Revenue Management system as the best fit for their needs. Star Air’s general manager for revenue management Anil Rajvani is positive about the benefits which Aviator brings to Star Air. According to Rajvani: “Right from the start the Maxamation team has been fast and professional to work with and have supported us 100% along the way. The onsite training was centred on our specific needs and left us in a great position to maximise flight revenue. Aviator itself is exactly the automated and user-friendly revenue management system we were looking for. Most importantly, we are already seeing the revenue grow.”
Indians most likely to be inspired by travel influencers: Amadeus
New research from Amadeus shows that social media ads, travel influencers and virtual reality are key channels now driving trip decisions for Indians. New research from technology innovators Amadeus explores what travelers are looking for from a trip and how technology can make those ambitions come true. The report – Travel Dreams – draws on input from 6,000 travelers from US, China, India, UK, France and Germany to understand how they choose where to visit, how they want to book and what factors most impact a trip once they are on the road. The study finds that the channels now driving travel are changing too. Social media ads and travel influences have risen the most in influence in the last five years, while newspapers, in-person travel agents and TV ads are all seeing fluctuations in importance as a source of inspiration for a travelers’ next destination. In India, 50% of travelers are likely to be inspired by travel influencers, significantly higher than other countries—27% in the US, 21% in the UK, 16% in Germany, and just 11% in France. Two-thirds of hotel guests (63%) are willing to pay extra for features such as a specific view or floor, to have an Xbox in their room or to have local attractions added to their package. While in India, travelers would pay on average 16% above the standard average daily rate to get the view they want. The research shows these features could add around 12% to the average daily rate (ADR) charged by the hotel, which could increase revenues by over $5,300 per room*, per year, for an average mid-range hotel chain looking to sell these extra features. Leisure travellers crave the personal touch from hotels, with 50% of travelers saying that receiving a personalized service and welcome would be top of the list in achieving their ideal hotel experience. Over half of the guests (52%) said they would be willing to share personal data in return for tailored deals (with fewer people, 40%, open to doing so for a reduced price). Nearly half (48%) of all leisure guests shared a preference for a traditional check-in desk, with a person to talk them through the hotel amenities. Over half of people from India (53%) say that future trips would be improved with enhanced wellness offerings, such as on-site spas, fitness programs, and mental health retreats. Business travellers are looking for more technology in their pursuit of efficiency, with 71% of business travellers interested in a form of online or self-service check-in. In India nearly a third (30%) of travellers prefer an online check-in process in advance with keyless access to their room. Nearly a quarter (22%) of business travellers want the option of paying with crypto currency or a digital wallet in the future – suggesting the payments landscape may also be shifting. Lack of insurance is costing travellers real money. The global travellers surveyed said the average amount they think they have lost due to not having travel insurance stands at an average of US$1,210 per person – a sizeable sum. The average Indian traveller said that they have lost over US$1,000 due to not having travel insurance. While for the average Chinese traveller specifically, they put this figure at over $2,500 per person. Travelers want to embrace virtual reality and artificial intelligence. 82% of business travellers and 66% of leisure travellers said they would like to explore a destination before arrival with a virtual tour. Among Indian travellers, 85% would like to access to virtual reality to explore a destination ahead of their visit. Half of all travelers said they would now turn to AI to tell them about the best places for dinner at their destination. 18% of travelers said they would even ask an AI assistant to write a review on their behalf about a hotel or dinner they had experienced on their trip. Commenting on the findings, Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, President, Hospitality, Amadeus, says: “From the moment travelers begin thinking about their trip to the time they return home, our mission is to empower the industry to be able to provide exceptional experiences at every step of the journey. “Projects of this kind show how diverse people’s needs are, depending on key factors such as the purpose of their trip, their age or where they are from. By combining this knowledge with innovative new technology, hoteliers, destinations, mobility and travel protection, providers have real opportunities to drive profitable demand, create personalized trips for guests and connect the dots across the end-to-end experience for people. Working in lockstep with our customers, together we are transforming travel.
Tourism sector can emerge as largest contributor to India’s GDP: Shekhawat
While addressing the Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025, organized by FHRAI (The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India), in the National capital , Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat exhorted the tourism industry stakeholders to ensure massive expansion of the sector as this sector alone, in coming years, will emerge largest contributor to country’s GDP growth. He said tourism sector is the growth engine of our country. He underlined the fact that Indian economy is increasing at a fast pace and likewise, country’s tourism sector has immense potential to make advancement at a parallel speed. Hon’ble Minister said the world is mesmerized at the fast growth of Indian economy and this was a topic of discussion at a recent summit in Davos that Indian economy may get doubled in a span of eight years. The Union Tourism Minister underlined the challenges being posed by alarming climate change to this sector that required immediate attention. He said climate change is knocking at our door as the glaciers are constricting and this requires immediate intervention. The Union Tourism Minister said our tourism sector was facing serious challenges and this required immediate brainstorming by the Industry leaders and everyone should take the pledge to own the responsibility. If we fix our development target and work accordingly, we will attain the target. Additional Secretary, Ministry of tourism Shri. Suman Billa (IAS) said Artificial Intelligence (AI) can contribute to the growth of tourism sector as large number of tourists are using APP based applications. He said India is aspiring to become third largest country in the world in terms of tourism sector by 2047. Incredible India should include best global practices. He said the world is growing but not as fast as India is growing. Are we going to grow bigger or are we growing to grow better, this is the challenge. Whether we are growing to grow better and make it sustainable is the challenge. He said, if tourism sector is left unmanaged, it may lead to cultural dilution. We have to make tourism to empower our cultural heritage. Mission Life is another important area. It is about daily life activity, from mindless consumption to mindful living. Ministry of Tourism has launched its own sustainability programme. This industry can support the local craft in a big manner and it can lead to transformation and change. We must focus that the tourism industry is climate resilient. Billa underlined we should use local material and include the products of local people. When we grant sanction to projects, we see if it has sustainability in terms of jobs, ensures livelihood and how we engage communities in the growth of tourism sector. Many a time, community is left as bystander. To the contrary, we must ensure that the local community is a stakeholder in the industry. Our community should be taken into account and we should encourage homestays with local communities to strengthen this sector. The Principal Secretary, Ministry of tourism in Madhya Pradesh, Sheo Shankar Shukla said the state of Madhya Pradesh offered plethora of opportunity to the tourists from India and abroad. He said 14 UNSESCO approved sites were in Madhya Pradesh. The state has forest cover upto 25 per cent, 12 national parks and two jyotirlingas- Ujjain and Onmkareshwar. Narmada river has series of dams. All these sites had culminated into huge surge in tourism and the footfall is going through roofs. Sheo Shankar Shukla said the state government had divided the state into five cultural zones having seven tribes and 45 sub-tribes. Now the MP government was encouraging rural tourism and Tribal tourism having convenient homestay facilities. The state government was showcasing the rural life of the state as the best destination and state had carved out tourism villages in Madhya Pradesh. At least fifty new destination were being added. The MP government was also encouraging cruise tourism to ensure that the footfall was diversified at several attractive locations. President of FHRAI K Syama Raju said this summit has extended and important platform to discuss best solutions to the problems being faced by this industry. Our country has huge natural resources and such spots may get converted into attractive tourism destinations. Such innovative ideas and natural destinations are catching the tourists from across the globe. The other aspect is that this summit had provided huge opportunity for collaboration between the policy makers and tourism industry stake holders. Such engagements and conceptual brainstorming will usher tourism industry into future growth and attract the tourists from all over the country and abroad. Hemant Jain, President PHDCCI said that our hotels and restaurants had to be sustainable as large number of guests were visiting India from UK and US. Now we should focus upon strengthening tourism sector on sustainable model. We should look forward towards states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to get this sustainable models already working in these states. Glen Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, UK said that this industry was waiting to work for something which had more future prospects and top companies around the world are curious. There are tremendous pattern on investment in sustainability. We have tremendous value chains of leading technology companies to support the high growth of this industry. All General Managers can be trained on the sustainability development.
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Webinar – Introduction to PONANT Yacht Cruises and Luxury Expeditions, including overview of the fleet.
Become an expert in small-ship cruising and Expeditions! Join Julie Rogers, PONANT National Business Development Manager South East Asia for an Exclusive Series of PONANT Webinars (30 minutes each), and become an expert in small luxury cruises and expeditions.
Luxury Oceanfront Pool Villa seeks fun-loving travellers! Apply within
In partnership with TD, Conrad Koh Samui is giving you the opportunity to win two nights in a Oceanfront Pool Villa including breakfast for two all by answering one easy question.
Did you win a 2 night stay in a Deluxe Room at Radisson Blu Bali!
Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu, home to stunning coral reefs, golden beaches and impressive volcanic mountains, the Indonesian island of Bali also known as the "Island of the Gods," invites you to explore its natural beauty and cultural heritage. The Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu is perched overlooking the Indian Ocean and local farmland, giving you amazing views from each of our spacious hotel rooms and suites. Our convenient location places guests close to Bingin Beach and Padang Padang Beach, home of the world-famous Rip Curl Cup Invitational surfing competition. Whether your day is spent by the pool or on the beach sunbathing, wave surfing, sightseeing or shopping, you can find relaxation at the end of the day at the Radisson Blu.
Win 2 nights in a Ocean front Balcony Pool Suite at SALA Samui Chaweng Beach!
SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort is Koh Samui’s stunning new 5-star pool suite and villa beach resort and spa. Replete with a white sandy beach, luxury pool villas and all the amenities needed to create a magical getaway drenched in sunshine -- it really is the quintessential Asian paradise.
Win two nights at the AVANI Atrium Bangkok
Travel Daily Asia has teamed up with AVANI Atrium Bangkok to offer travel professionals the chance to win a 2-night