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Hyderabad most booked city, UP most visited state this year: Oyo Report

Hyderabad was the most booked city in India followed by Bengaluru in 2023, while Uttar Pradesh was the most visited state in the year, followed by Maharashtra, according to hospitality tech platform OYO's Travelopedia 2023. As per the year-end annual travel trends index, Travelopedia 2023, the period from September 30 to October 2 recorded the highest bookings among all long weekends in the year, OYO said in a statement. "Hyderabad emerged as the most booked city in India followed by Bangalore, Delhi, and Kolkata...Smaller towns like Gorakhpur, Digha, Warangal, and Guntur experienced the highest year-on-year growth in bookings compared to 2022," it said. Among leisure destinations, OYO said Jaipur took the lead as the most visited in 2023 followed by Goa, Mysore, and Puducherry. On the other hand, Puri secured the top spot as the most booked spiritual and pilgrimage destination, followed by Amritsar, Varanasi, and Haridwar. "Lesser-known spiritual destinations like Deoghar, Palani

Hospitality industry expects hiring to speed up after robust growth in 2023

The Indian hospitality and tourism sector is expected to see accelerated hiring going forward after witnessing a robust growth this year with domestic travels leading the way, according to industry players. With a report by the Hotel Association of India (HAI) projecting the hotel industry's direct contribution to India's GDP to reach USD 1 trillion by 2047, experts believe there will be a minimum of 25 per cent rise in the need for workforce, with the adjacent industries like travel, aviation, ticket booking, travel guides, and consultants to be increasingly in demand. "The hotel industry's direct contribution to India's GDP reaching USD 1 trillion by 2047 is a significant milestone. This substantial growth will undoubtedly bolster job creation within the sector, providing employment to millions of individuals across diverse skill sets," HAI Vice President K B Kachru told PTI. Kachru, who is also Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia Radisson Hotel Group, further said

94,332 Indians visit Singapore in October, highest after Indonesia, China

A total of 94,332 Indian tourists visited Singapore in October, up from 81,014 in the preceding month, according to a media report on Tuesday. India was rated as a third tourist-generating market for Singapore, overtaking Malaysia and Australia. "A total of 94,332 Indian tourists visited Singapore in October, up from 81,014 in the preceding month. It took over countries such as Malaysia and Australia," said the data released by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Malaysia, which came in fourth, with 88,641 tourist arrivals, down from 89,384 in September. Australia, which rounded out the top five, was the source of 88,032 visitors, down from 104,497 in the preceding month. So far in 2023, Singapore has welcomed some 11.3 million visitor arrivals, against the 12 million to 14 million arrivals that STB expects to hit in the full year, according to the media reports. Overall, Singapore's international visitor arrivals slipped month on month for the third consecutive month to 1,125,948

HP govt clears Rs 2,500-crore development project of tourism sector

The Himachal Pradesh government has given clearance to a Rs 2,500-crore project for the development of the tourism sector, the state's tourism development corporation's chairperson R S Bali said on Friday. He made the announcement while inaugurating the three-day Asian Rafting Championship in Nadaun in Hamirpur district. The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) chairperson said that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has entrusted him with a huge responsibility and that the project worth about Rs 2,500 crore, which will be executed with the help of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has been given clearance. Under the project, detailed project reports have been made for a tourism corporation hotel, wellness centre and water sports centre in Nadaun also, Bali said. Twenty-four teams, including from Nepal, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, the Indian Army, the Border Security Force, and several states such as Karnataka and Sikkim, are taking part in the championship, which ..

Younger travellers driving tourism rebound: Thomas Cook India's Menon

Madhavan Menon speaks to Akshara Srivastava about the drivers behind this growth and what lies ahead for the Indian travel and hospitality landscape

Global travel, tourism industry to achieve $15 trn mark in 10 yrs: WTTC

The travel and tourism sector has marked a robust bounce back to the pre-pandemic levels would generate USD 10 trillion by the end of 2023, and become a USD 15 trillion economy in the next 10 years, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said here. Speaking at the opening press conference of its 23rd Global Summit, WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson said the latest data highlights that the sector, which was badly hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now recovering faster than anticipated. We are in 2023 and I am delighted to say that we have recovered, and by the end of this year, the industry will be worth nearly USD 10 trillion. Despite China's full recovery potential yet to be realised, the sector's performance is exceeding expectations. But, we are practically there, Simpson said as the Summit commenced on Wednesday. In the next 10 years, the industry will go way ahead of the USD 10 trillion mark. This sector will be worth nearly USD 15 trillion, Simpson said. Though ...

India among San Francisco's top market for tourism growth recovery

The city witnesses a large number of Indian tourists visiting friends and relatives, staying in the nearby Silicon Valley

PM Modi lays foundation stone for new buildings in Udaipur, Jodhpur Airport

The city, with its rich cultural heritage, magnificent architecture, and booming tourism industry is set to reach new heights with this significant step

Tourism recovery in Asia-Pacific region strong, robust post pandemic: PATA

The recovery in tourism in the Asia-Pacific region after the COVID-19 pandemic has been "strong and robust" and the numbers have reached about 80 per cent of 2019's figures, the chief of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) said on Thursday. Peter Semone was interacting with reporters during the second day of the 46th edition of the PATA Travel Mart being hosted here from October 4-6. The physical version of the PATA Travel Mart is being held after a hiatus of three years due to the Covid pandemic. "Recovery from 2019 numbers... in the Asia-Pacific region, we are running at about 80 per cent. So there is a recovery and I have to say its strong and robust recovery. "The quality of tourism, in terms of lengths of stays, is better. It seems, when people are travelling, they are travelling a little bit more seriously and in a bit more committed way," Semone said when asked about the recovery made in tourism sector in the Asia-Pacific region. Later on the sidelines, he also shared so

From paperwork to passport: Atlys' digital leap in visa processing

Mohak Nahta's Atlys is streamlining visas, winning travellers and investors alike

Nepal's tourism bounces back, receives nearly 700,000 tourists in 9 months

Nepal received around 7 lakh tourists in the first nine months of 2023 as the Himalayan nation gradually recovers from the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, according to official data. The data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said a total of 692,372 tourists entered the country by air from January to September this year. We have achieved 98 per cent recovery in tourist arrival in September this year, said Mani Lama, director of Nepal Tourism Board. The government has set a target of bringing in one million foreign tourists in 2023. In September alone, 91,012 tourists visited Nepal, of which 28,694 tourists came from India, 8,174 from China, 7,364 from America, and 3,716 tourists came from Bangladesh. Meanwhile, 3,685 tourists came from Australia, 3, 640 from the United Kingdom, 3,011 from Sri Lanka, 2, 852 from Germany, 2,018 from South Korea and 1,0734 from Israel visited the Himalayan nation in September. Last year, only 58,314 tourists visited during the same .

World Tourism Day 2023: Theme, history, importance, celebration, quotes

World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27 to promote and bring issues to light about the significance of the travel industry, both financially and socially

G20 summit will boost India's travel and tourism industry

With the rapid improvement in infrastructure and connectivity, the country has become an attractive global destination

Monsoon affects tourism industry in HP, Dharamshala-McLeodganj NH damaged

A loss of more than Rs 6 crore has been estimated due to rains in Dharamshala only which may increase further as reports are yet to come from many departments

Union Minister Shripad Naik reviews preparations for G20 meets on tourism

Union Minister of state for Tourism Shripad Naik on Friday conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations for the fourth G20 Tourism Working Group meeting and Tourism Ministerial meeting in Goa. The meeting is scheduled to be held from June 19-22. The Union minister expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made for the important gatherings, a government spokesperson said. Senior officials Venkatesan Dhattareyan, regional director of the western and central region at IndiaTourism Mumbai Office, and Sanjit Rodrigues, the G20 nodal officer for Goa government, were present for the review. The Tourism Working Group meeting and Tourism Ministerial meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase Goan traditions and cultures to the world, the official said. During the review, Naik highlighted the significance of each delegate serving as an ambassador for their respective countries. Tourism ministers from 13 nations will be in attendance, and they will have the chance

Bali wants tourists to follow its list of dos and don'ts: Check it here

The governor of Bali has sent out a new list of dos and don'ts for tourists after many videos have surfaced showing disrespectful and illegal behaviour in popular tourist spots

India's tourism will become stronger with G20 presidency: Thomas Cook CMD

India's domestic tourism growth will continue to be strong and will be further fuelled by inbound travels through the country's presidency of G20, conferences and exhibitions that are now increasingly held here, according to Thomas Cook (India) Chairman and Managing Director Madhavan Menon. On the other hand, long-haul outbound travels from India are also expected to pick up with the onset of summer in Europe and the US, he told PTI. "Domestic tourism is here to stay and the reality is that we're going to see more and more activity in the domestic space without a doubt," Menon said when asked if the strong growth in domestic tourism witnessed post COVID would sustain. One of the main reasons for the surge in domestic tourism is the changed consumer behaviour after the pandemic, believing in living for today and not worrying about tomorrow, coupled with their strong confidence in the economy, he added. "The pandemic has brought about a change in human behaviour. You're seeing more

International tourism reaches pre-pandemic levels, doubles in Q1FY23

In the first three months, almost 235 million tourists travelled internationally, more than double in the same period in 2022

India's tourism industry on track to touch $1 trn by 2047, says report

India's tourism industry is on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2047, with data-led tourism set to be a key driver of growth, according to a report. The report by digital payments player Visa Inc. and professional services firm EY titled "Charting the Course for India Tourism Megatrends Unpacked," takes a long-term view of India's tourism industry, beyond the pandemic's impact, and identifies mega-trends expected to shape the sector over the next decade. It highlighted that international tourists in India spend 26x more than domestic, hence attracting global visitors is key. Commenting on the report, Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager for India & South Asia, Visa said, The projected growth of India's tourism industry to reach USD 1 trillion by 2047 is an exciting opportunity for the country. By aggregating and utiliing data from various stakeholders, such as payment service providers and private tour operators, we can help create a more resilient and sustainable tourism ...

National tourism policy will be finalised in 2 months: Union Minister

'Massive opportunities' for conglomerates and start-ups in the sector, says G Kishan Reddy