The release of IMEX Frankfurt’s sustainability report for 2023 marks a significant milestone in the event’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. With the 2024 event on the horizon, organizers are keen to showcase the progress made in waste reduction and energy conservation during the previous year’s gathering. In preparation for the upcoming IMEX Frankfurt event … Read more
Indian Railways, on January 17, revealed the preferred tourist circuits for 2023, as part of its Bharat Gaurav trains. A total of 172 ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train trips were conducted in 2023, attracting 96,491 tourists who explored various destinations across 24 states and Union territories. The comprehensive tour packages included off-board travel, bus excursions, hotel accommodation, … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Iger saw a substantial increase in his compensation last year, totaling $31.6 million, marking a significant boost from the $15 million he earned the previous year. The details of Iger’s 2023 pay package were disclosed in The Walt Disney Company’s annual proxy statement filed on Tuesday. The package included a base salary … Read more
Travelers bound for Paris must brace themselves for a substantial surge in tourist taxes applied to hotel accommodations and alternative lodgings as the new year unfolds. Commencing on January 1, these tourist tax increments represent more than a twofold increase, coinciding with the city’s preparations to host the 2024 Olympics. The escalation in tourist taxes … Read more
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, has made its presence felt in the Caribbean ahead of its highly anticipated inaugural voyage later this month. The 1,198-foot vessel, set to embark from Miami, Florida, on January 27, 2024, arrived in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for regulatory inspections. Michael Bayley, president and CEO … Read more
The Indian Association of Travel and Tourism Experts (IATTE) has once again taken the lead in fostering connections and collaboration within the travel industry. As part of its ongoing commitment to bring professionals together, IATTE has announced a highly anticipated networking event on the 22nd of February, 2024, coinciding with the opening night of … Read more
The Networking evening organized by IATTE in New Delhi on December 20, 2023, was a significant event. Mr. Subhash Verma, the National Advisor of IATTE, attended the gathering. He expressed his delight at seeing travel professionals reunite after a considerable hiatus, celebrating the essence of IATTE. Additionally, he conveyed eagerness for the upcoming meeting with … Read more