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India Expands e-Tourist Visa Access to 166 Countries
India has expanded its electronic Tourist Visa (e-TV) programme to 166 nationalities, up from 157, according to an update released on February...
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Partner with Mauritius Tourism to Boost Indian Travel
In a strategic move to strengthen tourist arrivals from India, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel have signed...
Sri Lanka Adopts UPI at Cinnamon Hotels
Sri Lanka has taken a major step toward becoming a digital-friendly destination for Indian travellers, as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts now accepts...
MakeMyTrip Partners with Minor Hotels for Luxury Stays
MakeMyTrip has announced a strategic partnership with Minor Hotels to expand access to more than 560 premium and luxury properties worldwide. The...
Star Air Launches Mumbai–Indore Non-Stop Service
Star Air has launched a new non-stop flight service between Mumbai and Indore from February 2, 2026, further strengthening regional connectivity and...
Japan Airlines Begins Major Boeing 787-9 Cabin Upgrade
Japan Airlines has announced a comprehensive upgrade program for its Boeing 787-9 fleet, focusing on passenger comfort, cabin standardization, and advanced in-flight...
Indonesia Intensifies Focus on Indian Market at OTM 2026
At OTM 2026 in Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is making a strong push to position India...
UP Tourism Sector Targets 5% Job Share Hike by 2047
In a strategic move to align with the "Viksit UP for Viksit Bharat 2047" vision, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced an...
CLEAR launches eGates at MIA ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
CLEAR, the secure identity company, launched its biometric eGates at two of Miami International Airport’s busiest passenger screening checkpoints in December, just...
ASI Launches online ticket booking for over 170 Archaeological monuments
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has enabled online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums on the Open...
India Emerges as a Key Growth Market for Singapore Tourism
India continued to be one of Singapore’s strongest visitor source markets in 2025, with over 1.2 million Indian visitors travelling to Singapore,...
Hilton Opens DoubleTree by Hilton Near Bengaluru Airport, Boosting Regional Hospitality Growth
Hilton has strengthened its presence in India with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, reinforcing the brand’s long-term commitment to one...
Singapore Airlines to Launch Non-Stop Singapore–Riyadh Flights from June 2026
Singapore Airlines will launch four-times-weekly non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting 2 June 2026, marking its return to the...
Union Budget 2026-27: Tourism Sector Gets Major Push with Employment, Heritage & Spiritual Tourism...
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed the tourism and hospitality sector at the centre of...
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Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager, Tourism of New Zealand
TMS. Give a brief overview of your background and your role in the organisation?
Gregg Wafelbakker. I’m the General Manager Asia for Tourism New Zealand, based in Singapore.
Abhishek Garg, Founder Director, Indian Hospitality Network – IHN
TMS. Please tell us about your career journey, major hurdles overcome and milestones achieved so far.
Abhisheg Garg. I started working in my teens when most were studying or...
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?
MICE Showcase Talks To Kush Kapoor CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts & Chairman, National...
MS. You have joined as Chairman of the National Council on Tourism and Hospitality, ASSOCHAM, which is one of India’s largest and most influential chambers of commerce. How are you preparing for...
Jaiveer Singh, President, Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
TMS. As a leader in the print packaging and allied machinery manufacturing sector, how do you see the industry evolving in the coming years, and what opportunities and challenges do you anticipate?
Barun Gupta, President, SITE India & Director of Sales & Marketing –...
"As a President of Indian Chapter, my mandate is to create an environment among its members and industry as a whole for knowledge sharing and mutual growth. Members should have the right...
Dharmendra Kumar, Founder & CEO at GEANIS WORLD & MICE
TMS. Please provide the readers with an insight into your early life and professional journey. What made you fall in love with this industry?
Dharmendra Kumar. I embarked on...
In Conversation With Amiran Ivanidze President At Georgian Business Tourism Association
MS. Please share with us how GBTA has been instrumental in serving its community, including a description of some of the major contributions made to promote the industry?
Amiran...
Melissa A. Riley, Senior Vice President Convention Sales And Services | Destination Dc
TMS. With 20 years of remarkable experience in MICE industry, how do you recount your professional journey and what have been the major milestones achieved over the years?
Melissa...
In Conversation With Sanjoy Roy, Immediate Past President, Event And Entertainment Management Association...
ES. As the Outgoing President of EEMA who took EEMA to new heights, you leave behind very big shoes to fill in. Could you share with us the major achievements of...
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