Competition
Modi Government’s big UDAN plans for tourism, hospitality industry; 100 new airports to turbocharge tier 2, tier 3 cities’ economiesedit
Zee Biz – Online
Narendra Modi Government has proposed to build 100 new airports under the Regional Air Connectivity Scheme (RCS) which focuses on facilitating regional connectivity by providing financial support and infrastructure development.
TAT celebrates 60th anniversary with a glamorous show in Dubaiedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
To quote Pichaya Saisaengchan, the director of Tourism Authority of Thailand Dubai and Middle East, “2020 is a special year for us as we mark 60 years of the Thai tourism industry. We have experienced a shift in the industry as millennials become the main traveller demographic with the Middle East being home to a youthful population.
Dubai Expo 2020: Here’s how Indian origin enterprises plan to expand their presence in the cityedit
CNBC TV18 – Online
Dubai hasn’t only account for a large chunk of Indian tourist arrivals every year, it has built the reputation of sorts for being one of the destinations where Indian origin businesses and business magnates flock to, to get rich.
Industry
Your travel itinerary may see more activity this year, here’s whyedit
Money Control – Online
There are as many as 21 extended weekends this year, according to Thomas Cook, an Indian travel agency. And this is significantly high number as last year there were around 11 long weekends.