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Switzerland Tourism will host a webinar today at 3 pm IST, highlighting Interlaken Holiday Region, BLS Interlaken Lake Cruises, which offer cruises on lakes Thun and Brienz and Geneva’s unique offerings. Participants who attend all sessions stand a chance to win a Switzerland trip in 2026. For more info, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call 9650196532.

Resorts World Sentosa invites travel trade professionals to an exclusive webinar today at 3 PM. Learn how to enhance festive travel offerings with Singapore Oceanarium, Universal Studios Singapore and more. For more information, contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call ‪+91 9650196532.

Resorts World Sentosa invites travel trade professionals to an exclusive webinar tomorrow at 3 PM. Learn how to enhance festive travel offerings with Singapore Oceanarium, Universal Studios Singapore and more. For more information, contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call ‪+91 9650196532.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) successfully concluded a four-city roadshow across India, strengthening its presence in one of its most important source markets. Held from 21 July to 25 July, the roadshow covered New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, targeting key Indian cities driving outbound travel for leisure, weddings, and MICE segments. The roadshow provided a dynamic platform for the RAKTDA delegation, including hotel partners and local DMCs, to engage directly with over 300 key players from the Indian travel trade, including MICE agents, event planners, and tour operators. A highlight of the roadshow was the series of focused, one-on-one interactions, enabling Indian stakeholders to gain deeper insights into Ras Al Khaimah’s diverse offerings for leisure, weddings, and MICE segments. These impactful business conversations paved the way for strategic collaborations, with partners exploring opportunities tailored to the Indian market. In addition, exclusive networking dinners and brunches were hosted to foster deeper industry engagement. The roadshow not only helped in relationship building but also contributed to strengthening Ras Al Khaimah’s positioning as a ‘destination of the future,’ supporting its long-term tourism growth objectives. In 2024, the Emirate welcomed a record 1.28 million overnight visitors from across the world, with tourism revenues growing 12% year-on-year and a 40% growth in MICE business, highlighting its rising popularity as a top events destination. India remains a strategic focus for Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism goals, with an impressive 25% year-on-year increase in Indian travellers recorded year-to-date 2025. With Ras Al Khaimah’s proximity to major Indian cities, enhanced air connectivity, and positioning as a premium leisure and wedding destination, India is poised to play a central role in the Emirate’s vision to welcome 3.5 …

Switzerland Tourism invites travel trade for a webinar on 24 July at 3 pm highlighting Lucerne, a modern-meets-medieval city offering exciting attractions, shopping experience and a vibrant nightlife. Attend all webinars for a chance to win a trip to Switzerland in 2026! For more info, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Cross Hotels & Resorts in Thailand invites the Indian travel trade for an exclusive webinar today at 3 pm IST, focusing on its latest offerings. Get insights to help create enriched itineraries for your corporate clients, showcasing the best of what the brand has to offer. For more information, contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Oman, invites travel partners to an exclusive webinar on 23 April 2025 at 3pm. Learn how to sell this captivating destination more effectively and stand a chance to win exciting prizes! Gain insights from Oman Air, Kempinski Hotels Muscat and Magic Travels. Enhance your destination knowledge, gather insider tips and elevate your client offerings. For more information, contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call +91 96501 96532.

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), in collaboration with OTOAI, hosted the Korea Tourism Roadshow in Mumbai on 14 February, 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the Indian travel trade and presenting programmes aimed at further boosting Indian tourist arrivals to South Korea. Myong Kil Yun, Regional Director, India & SAARC Countries, KTO, said, “South Korea’s growing popularity among Indian travellers is a testament to the strong partnership we share with the Indian travel trade. With evolving traveller preferences and increasing demand for unique experiences, we are committed to providing our partners with tailored support, from exclusive training programmes to performance-based incentives.” Talking about the Roadshow in Mumbai, Himanshu Patil, President, OTOAI, said, “This partnership between OTOAI and KTO has the potential to significantly boost outbound tourism from India to Korea, unlocking opportunities for both travel operators and tourists. With the rising popularity of Korean entertainment in India and the increasing awareness of the country’s rich cultural heritage and unique culinary experiences, Indian tourists are showing greater interest in visiting Korea. Additionally, the growing popularity of Korean beauty products in the Indian market has led to an increase in enquiries for tours that include beauty experiences, further highlighting the diverse interests of Indian travellers. This roadshow was a great opportunity for our members to gain in-depth knowledge of Korea and enhancing their ability to create seamless travel experiences for their clients.” In addition to the MICE Support and Korea Premium Travel Consultant (KPTC) Programme, KTO has unveiled the Designated Travel Agency Programme, a strategic initiative under the K-Incentive Scheme 3.0, designed to recognise and support travel agencies actively promoting South Korea. Under this programme, participating agencies will develop Korea-specific travel packages incorporating at …

South Africa Tourism highlights its rich culture and natural beauty, educating the Indian travel trade on lesser-known regions of the country South African Tourism concluded the third leg of its 10th edition of the ‘Learn South Africa’ workshop in Kochi, following successful events in Chandigarh and Nagpur. This initiative aimed to engage key travel trade partners across India, particularly focusing on the growing interest from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Over 100 travel trade partners from Kochi participated in the event, offering beyond its well-known destinations like Cape Town and Johannesburg and helping them to gain insights into South Africa’s hidden gems such as Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal India remains one of the largest source markets for South Africa, with increasing interest from smaller cities like Kochi. Indian travellers are on the lookout for diverse experiences that range from thrilling adventures to rich cultural explorations. In response to this demand, the workshop equipped travel partners with the necessary knowledge and tools to create customised itineraries tailored for travellers in India. The objective of South African Tourism is to position the Rainbow Nation as a premier choice for leisure and MICE travel. Commenting on the event in Kochi, Gcobani Mancotywa, Regional General Manager, Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East, South African Tourism, said, “We have witnessed notable trends among Kochi travellers, such as a growing preference for experiential travel, wellness tourism, and adventure activities. Further, travellers from this region are rapidly emerging as a significant market for South African tourism, we have seen a notable increase in inquiries from local travellers seeking unique and offbeat experiences in H1 2024. Our collaboration with local trade partners has been exceptionally positive, reinforcing …

Singapore Tourism Board invites travel trade for a webinar today at 3pm, focusing on latest offerings that are tailored for India’s MICE requirements. Gain valuable insights and curate enriching itineraries on Singapore for your clients. For more info, please contact Jaspreet Kaur at jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.