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MWC25 Barcelona is back with the theme “Converge. Connect. Create.”
The GSMA shared highlights and its vision
for MWC25 Barcelona,
during a press conference today. With its unique combination of exhibition,
thought leaders, startups and policymakers,...
Bengal MICE Conclave 2025:Showcasing Kolkata as South Asia’s Leading MICE Destination
The Bengal MICE Conclave 2025, a landmark event in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, is set to take place...
Kashmir Tourism Creates Controversy with Sudden Exit from Mumbai Event
In a major setback for Kashmir’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism’s unexpected withdrawal from the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) in Mumbai...
India’s Participation in International Travel Trade Exhibition at FITUR, Madrid from 22nd – 26th...
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in one of the leading travel fairs - IFEMA being held in Madrid, Spain...
Egypt’s Tourism Minister Strengthens Global Alliances at Fitur 2025
Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, leveraged his visit to the 2025 International Tourism Fair (Fitur) in Madrid to strengthen...
National Tourism Day 2025: Celebrating India’s Rich Heritage and the Power of Travel
Observed every year on January 25th, National Tourism Day 2025 shines a spotlight on the vital role tourism plays in showcasing India’s...
Saudia Concludes 2024 with Expanded Global Operations Continuing to Connect the World to the...
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has concluded 2024 with remarkable growth in its international operations, as highlighted in its...
Threeland Travel Collaborates with TAFI to Showcase Hidden Gems of Vietnam
Threeland Travel, a prominent Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in Southeast Asia, partnered with the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) to...
Assam and Japan Collaborating to Boost Tourism Opportunities
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently met Japan’s State Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, Furukawa Yasushi, in Tokyo to...
Bengal MICE Conclave 2025: Showcasing Kolkata as South Asia’s Premier MICE Destination
The Bengal MICE Conclave 2025, a landmark event in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, is set to take place...
International tourism recovers pre-pandemic levels in 2024
International tourist arrivals experienced a significant increase of 11 percent in 2024, with a total of 1.4 billion people traveling internationally, as...
ASEAN and UN Partner to Promote Sustainable Tourism
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Bali, Jakarta, Mandalika, Borobudur, Labuan Bajo, Likupang, Lake Toba, and Riau Islands Lead Indonesia’s...
Indonesia has made a major move towards sustainable tourism with the launch of its Clean Tourism Movement, a new initiative designed to...
Tourism Sector Seeks Growth-Oriented Policies in Union Budget 2025
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the tourism and hospitality sector is advocating for growth-oriented policies to revitalize the industry and position...
SITE Announces 2025 International Board of Directors; Nitin Sachdeva Elected as President
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has announced its International Board of Directors (IBOD) for 2025, featuring esteemed professionals dedicated to...
Saudia Group Joins as Strategic Sponsor for the Fourth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025
Saudia Group participated as a Strategic Sponsor in the fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025 from January 13 to...
Hong Kong Financial Forum Guests Discover the City’s Attractions with the Tourism Board
To attract high-yield visitors to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) constantly promotes the development of Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and...
Japan Sets New Tourism Records In 2024 With A Surge In Both Visitors And...
Japan's inbound tourism reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with both visitor numbers and spending hitting record highs, fueled by a weaker yen,...
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SYED JUNAID ALTAF BUKHARI, Promoter and Managing Director Empyrean Skyview Projects Private Limited
All businesses have to be adoptive towards the changing scenario caused by any internal and external factors. This can be made possible only when there is a collective effort from all the...
Senthil Gopinath CEO, ICCA
TMS. ICCA plays a pivotal role in the global meetings industry. How do you ensure that ICCA remains at the forefront of industry developments and continues to provide value to its members...
ANJU GOMES, Regional Director of Middle EastInternational Congress andConvention Association, ICCA
TMS. What legacy do you hope this year's Congress in Abu Dhabi will leave behind for the city and the MICE industry?
Anju Gomes. This year's Congress in Abu...
Anthony Poponi, CEO & Founder Of Focus On The 40
TMS. When did the idea to start "Focus on the 40" flash through your mind?
Anthony Poponi. I was reading a book by Dr. Sonya Lyubomirsky called “The How...
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 Taubie Motlhabane, CEO, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
ES. Please tell us about your early life and career? What was an early project you are particularly proud of and an early defining career moment?
Taubie Motlhabane. I grew...
“India is a important emerging market for New Zealand”
Prue Daly, General Manager, New Zealand International Convention Centre - NZICC
TMS. Could you provide the readers about your early life and career?
Prue Daly. I’ve...
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...
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?