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IAAPA Postpones Inaugural IAAPA Expo Middle East; Rescheduled to 2027
IAAPA, the global association representing the attractions industry, has announced that the inaugural IAAPA Expo Middle East will not proceed as originally...
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Rescheduled to August at Dubai World Trade Centre
The organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) have announced that the 2026 edition of the global travel trade show has been rescheduled....
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Becomes Malaysia’s First ISO 20121-Certified Purpose-Built Venue
In a significant development for Malaysia’s business events industry, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has achieved ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System...
JECC & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre Served 25,000+ Meals Using Traditional Chulhas During AIOS...
Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), managed by Accor, and Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) faced a critical operational situation while preparing...
South Korea Targets 270,000 Indian Tourists by 2026 with Strategic Push Across Leisure and...
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has outlined an ambitious roadmap to significantly increase tourist arrivals from India, targeting 270,000 Indian visitors by...
Agoda Partners with Gangwon State to Boost Global Tourism and MICE Growth
Digital travel platform Agoda has announced a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Gangwon State to strengthen its position as a leading global...
Ayia Napa Focuses on Tourism Stability Amid New Middle East Tensions
Ayia Napa, one of Cyprus’ most popular tourist destinations, is taking proactive steps to safeguard its tourism industry as geopolitical tensions in...
Vietnam’s Tourism Boom Drives Luxury Hotel Expansion
Vietnam’s fast-growing tourism sector is triggering a wave of luxury hotel development as global hospitality brands race to expand their presence in...
Ministry of Tourism and ATOAI to Host Adventure Guide Training & Adventure Tourism Seminar...
The Regional Office (West & Central) of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association...
Indonesia Shifts Tourism Focus to India and China Amid Decline in Western Visitors
Indonesia is recalibrating its tourism strategy by turning its attention toward travelers from India and China following a noticeable drop in inbound...
Air India Tickets to Get Costlier as Airline Levies Fuel Surcharge
Air India has announced the introduction of a fuel surcharge on flight tickets, which is expected to make air travel slightly more...
DGCA Grants Aerodrome Licence to Noida International Airport; Flights Likely to Begin Within 45...
The upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, has moved a significant step closer to becoming operational after the Directorate General...
Air India Adds 78 Additional Flights Amid West Asia Travel Disruptions
India’s flagship carrier Air India has announced the operation of 78 additional international flights between March 10 and March 18, 2026, in...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Jon Bruno, Executive Director, The International Ecotourism Society
TMS. Could you tell the readers about yourself and your professional journey so far?
Jon Bruno. I came to sustainable tourism from the finance and consulting industry. I very...
In Conversation With David Woodbridge, Managing Director, Newbridge Events
ES. You have a long journey in the exhibition and event industry, What drew you to this field? Please share with us your professional journey.David. I have indeed. I am 50 this July...
Dr. Rob Davidson, MD, MICE Knowledge Consultancyfor the MICE Industry
TMS. With over a decade of experience managing MICE Knowledge, what inspired you to establish this consultancy, and what have been some of the most rewarding aspects of leading your own company?
MICE Showcase Talks To Scott Craighead, Vice President, IAEE
Future Ready means we must be willing to evolve our roles to embrace the opportunities that technology will bring to our business.
ES. In the past 16 years,...
NISHANT KASHIKAR, Country Manager India & Gulf, Tourism Australia
TMS. Kindly tell us about your professional journey and how did you end up in this industry?
Nishant Kashikar. In my career of over two and half decades, I...
Interview with Mr. Manuj Ralhan, General Manager, JECC- Managed by Accor & Novotel Jaipur...
Q.1. Mr. Manuj Ralhan, how do you plan to leverage the remarkable success of IIFA 2025 to position JECC- Managed by Accor as a preferred destination for future international events?
Mugdha Sinha, Director General, Ministry of Tourism Government of India
TMS. As you step into the significant role of Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Gov. of India, can you share your initial thoughts on the state of India’s tourism sector...
Punam Singh, Chief Happiness Officer At Indian Hospitality Network – IHN
MS. Could you start by telling us a bit about your role at IHN? You are popularly known as the 'Chief Happiness Officer', how do you define happiness at work place?
Sanjay Gupta General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Centre
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TMS. As the General Manager of Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Centre, can you provide a...
MATT Bradley Director at Nineteen Group
ES. Please take us through your professional journey since inception and some major milestones achieved over the years?
Matt Bradley. I started working in the exhibition industry as sales...

















































