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Europe's largest outlet enhancing shopper & travel experiences with uinique offerings

Outletcity Metzingen is also home to the world's largest BOSS outlet and has a unique connection to Hugo Boss, as the brand's birthplace. This flagship store attracts visitors from around the world, solidifying the outlet's position as a leading luxury destination. The recent addition of the Moxy Hotel by Marriott within the outlet premises offers stylish and convenient accommodation, allowing visitors to seamlessly combine shopping, dining, and lodging in one location. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/PJ5ybuE via IFTTT

Taiwan Tourism wraps up successful multi-city roadshow in India

Taiwan Tourism Administration concluded a successful multi-city roadshow in India, focusing on attracting the Indian market with a special emphasis on MICE offerings. Industry enthusiasm was evident in all cities, with participation from travel agents, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), event organizers and corporations. The multi-city roadshow signifies Taiwan Tourism’s renewed focus on the Indian market. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/oWuP3Sq via IFTTT

Cruise operators offer summer discounts as ships crowd the Caribbean, Alaska

Cruise operators on earnings calls have recently boasted of record demand that has driven revenue sharply higher as cruise passenger volumes surpass pre-pandemic figures. However, prices for cruises departing domestically from the United States this summer will be cheaper than the same period last year, according to data from travel group AAA from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/6bzqSRC via IFTTT

Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush

The ride-hailing platform will offer its "Uber Cruises" free of charge from July 12 to August 3, and customers can also book a day trip that includes a champagne tasting through its "Uber Bubbles" launch. Uber also plans to make a "significant" investment in driver incentives and discounts for riders. The company did not disclose the amount it is investing in these initiatives. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/H1p5fMu via IFTTT

FCM Travel India witnesses 20% increase in Business Class travel in Q1 2024

“India is soon going to be the 7th largest business travel market in the world and the aviation boom in India is most certainly supporting the growth in business travel. Business travellers are now more willing to spend a little extra for a premium experience which has led to a demand for both premium and business class travel,” said Sodhi. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/4WmuL7Q via IFTTT

Yatra streamlines expense management for businesses with AI-Powered solution

Yatra Online presented an AI-Powered expense management solution leveraging GenAI, a Large Language Model (LLM) for superior receipt analysis and efficiency in handling travel and non-travel expenses for SMEs and large enterprises. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for corporate travel needs, managing bookings of flights, hotels, cars alongside expense tracking. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/2obOj1p via IFTTT

Royal Caribbean unveils new Asian itineraries from Singapore

This Quantum class ship, known for its array of thrilling experiences, will offer Indian travellers the chance to explore stunning destinations across Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, on 3- to 8-night getaways. ​This new season of cruises from Royal Caribbean is set to offer Indian travellers a unique and thrilling way to explore some of Asia's most beautiful destinations. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/4YQjia6 via IFTTT

NCL announces largest Asia deployment: 3 new ships, 15 departure ports & over 30 overnight stays

NCL is launching its biggest ever Asia deployment from September 2024 to March 2026. Cruises depart from 15 ports with an average of 10 hours in port at over 60 destinations. Three new ships will debut offering new calls in Australia and Japan, including seven new Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific cruises. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/u3iHRwN via IFTTT

Jordan Tourism launches new brand film for Indian travellers

The Jordan Tourism Board invites Indian adventurers with a new film showcasing Jordan's beauty and culture tailored for Indian travelers. Featuring Bollywood aesthetics and Indian influencers Aakriti Rana Gill and Shaurya Sandhya Tulshyan, the video highlights iconic locations like Petra and Amman, offering diverse experiences from historical exploration to adventurous activities. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/OMIV0eD via IFTTT

Cordelia Cruises to sail again from Chennai for summer this season

Cordelia Cruises is ready to sail from Chennai once again. They are building on their past successes with prestigious flag-offs. In 2022, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, started Cordelia Cruises' first voyage from Chennai, signifying the start of a remarkable journey from the shores of Chennai. This significant occasion not only honoured the sense of exploration but also highlighted Chennai's rise as a leading centre for cruise tourism in India. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/iNtWeAY via IFTTT

China allows visa-free entry for overseas groups on cruise ships

Tour groups can enter China from 13 ports including Shanghai, Qingdao, Dalian and Haikou, Mao Xu, a senior official with the immigration administration, said at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Qualifying tour groups need to be received and handled by domestic travel agencies and will be allowed to travel to coastal provinces as well as the capital, Beijing, while they are in China, Mao said. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/mBRCNLS via IFTTT

Resorts World Cruises introduces new Arabian Gulf vacations for Indian travellers

Resorts World Cruises operates with homeports in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Indonesia. The deployment of the Resorts World One is expected to make 75 calls in the Arabian Gulf region, attracting 150,000 passengers over the six-month period and significantly contributing to the growth of cruise tourism in the area. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/bY08pJk via IFTTT

UAE announces visa support for Indians hosting destination weddings in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi aims to become a top wedding destination with ADCEB supporting Indian nationals hosting weddings in the Emirate. This aligns with the tourism strategy for 2030, targeting increased visitors and boosting the sector's contribution to the GDP, focusing on India as a key market for destination weddings. This move aligns with Abu Dhabi's ambitious tourism strategy for 2030, which targets a substantial increase in visitor numbers to 39.3 million over the next decade. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/KxiveU7 via IFTTT

Wedding tourism: 48% urban couples choose destination weddings for cost affordability

The allure of destination weddings lies in their ability to provide couples with dream-like ceremonies that fit well within their budget. Betterhalf's survey, which delved into the evolving landscape of Indian weddings, revealed that over 47 per cent of eligible bachelors and to-be-wed couples are opting for destination weddings, debunking myths about them being excessively extravagant affairs. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/dkYgALs via IFTTT

Airbnb introduces Icons— Bollywood Star Jahnvi Kapoor opens door to her family home in Chennai

From spending a night in the Ferrari Museum to staying in Prince’s Purple Rain House, we are unveiling 11 Icons on Airbnb, with new experiences dropping around the world throughout the year. As part of this launch, Bollywood Superstar Janhvi Kapoor is opening doors to her family’s never-seen-before estate in Chennai for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/olgnHms via IFTTT

Airport lounge visits in India grow four-fold in 2023; Collinson looking to expand travel experiences: Sumit Prakash

Across the Asia Pacific in 2024, Collinson saw a 17 per cent increase in lounge visits versus pre-pandemic and a year-on-year (2023 vs 2022) increase of 157 per cent. In a recent interaction with ETTravelWorld, Sumit Prakash, Country Director, India and South Asia, Collinson shared his views on the return of a large number of travellers in India and the growing influence of India’s travellers on the global travel industry. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/RxuFMVK via IFTTT

Postcard Travel Club Introduces an Interests-Based Search Engine for Conscious Travelers

Within the platform, Postcard Travel Club's innovative digital postcards showcase experiences and properties in a new and easy-to-read short-form media format. Each digital postcard includes one or two interest tags, streamlining the search process by matching the experiences to traveler interests. These postcards can be collected and referenced easily, offering a more efficient and personalized way to plan travel than traditional search engines that need users to sift through SEO-driven articles. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/e36y79m via IFTTT