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Learn moreSpeaking at the 19th India Digital Summit (IDS), Rajesh Magow, Co-founder & Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, discussed the next phase of India’s digital growth, focusing on rural India. He highlighted the transformative potential of smartphones, government initiatives like UID and UPI, and the role of the private sector in driving inclusive digital empowerment.
Ixigo has launched a dedicated microsite for Maha Kumbh 2025, offering pilgrims a one-stop solution for booking travel and exploring Prayagraj’s rich spiritual heritage. With bookings to Prayagraj surging by 2.6X, ixigo’s platform provides tailored itineraries, key event dates, and logistics support to ensure a seamless experience for millions of devotees from around the world.
Victoria set new records in 2024, attracting global visitors and hosting major events. Nearly 250,000 arrivals were recorded at Melbourne Airport during the holiday period. The historic Pro Kabaddi League debut and the Boxing Day Test at the MCG broke attendance records, reinforcing Victoria's position as a top global tourism and sporting destination.
India's passport has been ranked 85th on the latest Henley Passport Index, which gives visa-free access to 57 countries around the world. Notably, there has been a drop in the Indian passport's ranking from last year, when it was ranked 80th on the Index when the Indian Passport had visa-free access to 60 countries. India's Passport on the Henley Index was ranked 84th in 2023 and 83rd in 2022. (with visa-free access to 60 countries).
With initiatives like International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the Northeast becoming mere tokenism and sporadic incidents in one part of the region creating perception issues for the entire region, there is growing clamour in the Northeast tourism industry against clubbing the entire region as one destination that too under a tagline ‘Paradise Unexplored’ for decades together.
The new e-Visa platform enables Indian tourists to submit their visa applications entirely online, eliminating the need for physical paperwork. This initiative highlights Israel's commitment to strengthening its tourism ties with India, reflecting the growing importance of the Indian market to Israel's tourism sector. This new system is fully integrated with Israel’s Entry Travel Authorization (ETA) system, ensuring smooth processing and timely approval.
India introduces e-student and e-student-x visas for international students applying via the Study in India (SII) portal. These visas cater to foreign students and their dependents pursuing diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. The SII portal simplifies the admission process and validates applications for higher education in India.
The Vande Bharat sleeper trains are set to offer world-class travel for long-distance commuters, following successful trials achieving speeds of 180 km/h. After further testing and certification, these trains will provide a faster, safer, and more comfortable travel experience, reducing travel times significantly on major routes like Delhi-Mumbai and Howrah-Chennai.
EaseMyTrip.com has announced the appointment of Rikant Pittie as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder. With over 16 years of experience in the travel industry, Rikant will lead the company's strategic growth, innovation, and customer-centric initiatives to further strengthen its position in the competitive market.
From April 1, 2025, airlines must share foreign traveller details with Indian Customs, risking penalties for non-compliance. Registration with the National Customs Targeting Centre-Passenger is required by January 10, 2025. Information including contact details and travel itinerary must be shared 24 hours before flight departure to enhance risk analysis and interdiction.
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