Thomas Cook (India) Limited has announced the opening of its first European Union office in Cyprus, aiming to tap into the region’s growing business travel market. The new entity, Travel Circle International (Cyprus) Limited, will provide local pricing and inventory for European clients while enhancing services for Indian multinational clients with a European presence.
Hotiday, an Italian traveltech startup, has raised EUR5.5 million in a funding round led by P101 SGR, with support from 40Jemz and international business angels. The funding will support the company’s expansion into new European destinations, enhance its services for partner hotels, and strengthen its position as a pioneer of decentralised hospitality under its “Hotiday Room Collections” concept.
The hashtag #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan gained momentum on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday evening, after reports surfaced that the foreign ministries of Turkiye and Azerbaijan had issued separate statements expressing solidarity with Pakistan. Both Turkiye and Azerbaijan have become increasingly popular among Indian travellers in recent years, mainly due to enhanced air connectivity, targeted promotions, and relaxed visa norms. However, this new turn of events has cast a shadow over their growing appeal in the Indian outbound tourism market.
RezLive.com has launched Smart Match, a new AI-powered feature aimed at simplifying hotel room selection for travel agents. By consolidating listings, comparing rates and inclusions, and highlighting the best-value options, Smart Match seeks to enhance speed and accuracy in B2B hotel bookings. The feature reflects the company’s growing push toward intelligent automation in the global travel distribution space.
Founded in France in 1974, Magnicity is known for transforming traditional sightseeing into immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Its portfolio includes iconic observation spaces at the Paris Montparnasse Observatory, the Berliner Fernsehturm in Germany, 360 Chicago in the United States, Euromast and Celest’ in Rotterdam, and the upcoming Highline Warsaw in Poland.
Ascott aims to double its India portfolio to 12,000 units by 2028, banking on rising domestic demand and India’s growing influence as an outbound market. The company signed three new properties in Goa, Lucknow, and Thanjavur this year, expanding its reach to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities while preparing to introduce lifestyle and heritage-led brands to suit evolving traveller needs.
SOTC Travel has joined hands with Shoppers Stop to launch a summer campaign combining travel and fashion. Running until May 11, 2025, the collaboration offers customers travel vouchers, lifestyle rewards, and a chance to win holidays. The campaign spans 110 stores and aims to tap into high summer demand, integrating destination-inspired fashion with curated travel experiences for the evolving Indian traveller.
Ada Tours, a specialist in Latin American travel, has partnered with Global Destinations to enter the Indian outbound market. The collaboration aims to offer curated, high-touch travel experiences across Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and beyond. With Global Destinations managing trade outreach and product training, the partnership seeks to tap into Indian travellers' rising interest in experiential and culturally rich destinations.
Global travel and events firm ATPI has expanded operations in India with new offices in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, alongside strengthened capacity in Chennai. The move supports rising corporate travel demand, with Indian business travel projected to hit USD 38.2 billion in 2024. The expansion forms part of ATPI’s broader regional growth across Asia, including recent developments in China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Indonesia.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has partnered with AVIAREPS India to strengthen its brand positioning and public relations efforts in the Indian market. The collaboration aims to enhance visibility among luxury and experiential travellers, leveraging India’s growing outbound travel sector and Sri Lanka’s tourism revival.
EaseMyTrip.com expands globally with new subsidiaries in Brazil, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US The company establishes Easy Trip Planners Do Brasil Ltda. and Easy Trip Planners Limited in Saudi Arabia, while strengthening its Middle Eastern presence with EMT Tours and EMT Holiday. Strategic investments in the U.S. bolster operations in key markets.
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