About India Outbound Magazine
India Outbound, a bi-monthly print magazine with dynamic web and social media presence focused on outbound travel from India, is published by Media India Group. Distributed all over India, and in all the top tourism events across the world, India Outbound caters mainly to the tourism professionals and is looking to develop new and innovative circuits and promote new destinations to the high-end travellers.
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Travel technology to be the focus at ITB 2019
First ITB Virtual Reality (VR) Lab at ITB, the world’s leading travel trade show, going to be held from March 6 -9 2019, will highlight the prospects for VR and AR in tourism and offer an insight into the latest technologies and projects for boosting tourism sales. Visitors can also explore ITB Berlin with Pokémon GO. With Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) visitors can get an almost lifelike impression of local surroundings before they actually go on holiday. With VR goggles they can take a virtual tour of a hotel room, enjoy 360-degree views walking around New York, or go on a computer-animated tour of a cruise ship.
Besides escalating over-tourism conflicts and the impending climate catastrophe, changing transportation systems and the shift in customer demands will be the key topics at ITB. Also visitors interested in travel technology can find out more in the exclusive area featuring new technologies, digital marketing and social media, the eTravel World. The second edition of the Berlin Travel Festival takes place at Arena Berlin, from March 8-10, 2019, with its motto ‘Travel Different’.
More than 400 leading speakers representing tourism, business and politics will be taking part in discussions at a total of 200 events at the ITB Berlin Convention. More than 180 countries and regions, numerous stage events and activities, and cultures from around the world will offer a foretaste of the best time of the year. India, Asia and Arab countries, whose tourism industries are all expanding, will again be represented in large numbers at ITB Berlin. The presence of many new exhibitors reflects the markets’ extremely dynamic growth. This time Incredible India will be holding a press conference on the travel destination India. During the event, high-ranked delegation of India will present the latest news and developments on tourism in India.
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India among the top five source markets for UAE, says ATM research
The UAE is set to welcome 8.92 million visitors from the top five source markets by 2023, according to research by Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
According to data published ahead of ATM, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1, 2019, Expo 2020 and its legacy, District 2020, is expected to have a positive long-term influence on the growth of inbound arrivals to the UAE from the country’s top five source markets between 2018 and 2023.
Looking at the country’s top three source markets, the number of Indian visitors travelling to the UAE will increase at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of seven percent to 3.01 million in 2023, while arrivals from Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, UK, will witness an increase of two percent and one percent to 1.76 million and 1.28 million respectively over the same period.
While the UAE’s top source market rankings are expected to remain mostly unchanged post-Expo 2020 – the latest research from Colliers International, in partnership with ATM, reveals the Russian and Chinese source markets will show above average annual growth rates for inbound passenger arrivals.
India, Saudi Arabia and UK are the top UAE arrivals, while Russian and Chinese source markets lead comparative growth with Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12 pc and 8 pc respectively
Danielle Curtis, exhibition director Middle East, Arabian Travel Market, said, "The number of Russian tourists travelling to the UAE will increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12 pc to 1.6 million in 2023, while the number of Chinese tourists visiting the UAE will increase at a CAGR of eight percent to 1.27 million over the same period, according to the data."
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#BeMyGuest, Shah Rukh Khan’s new Dubai tourism campaign
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is taking Dubai to the world once again in a dramatically unexpected adventure-series, unlike any other part of the multi-global award-winning campaign #BeMyGuest that was launched on February 25 across social media and online platforms.
#BeMyGuest by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) adopts a revolutionary new style in its approach to providing audiences even more compelling reasons to visit and revisit Dubai with friends and family from across the globe.
Commenting on the film, Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, DCTCM, said, "To us, Shah Rukh Khan is more than a Bollywood icon. He is a much-loved Dubai veteran, with long-standing connections to the city and our people. So who better to take on an unexpected and delightful new journey to show facets never seen before - and as such inviting all his fans to live his journey as "his guest" in his second home."
Playing a pivotal role in positively advocating for the emirate, Shah Rukh Khan said, "I have been travelling regularly to this wonderful city for years and each time I visit, I am just amazed by so much that is new, exciting and the best-of-its-kind in the world. But beyond the fresh and exciting things to explore, what I find truly memorable is the soul of the city - its people and hospitality - that make every visit even more remarkable. Dubai is a truly fantastic destination with so much to discover, whether it is family entertainment, culture, adventure, or food, and the superlative service that makes it the must-visit destination for everyone."
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JNTO organises Japan Travel seminar in New Delhi
International High speed Rail Association (IHRA) and Embassy of Japan in India in collaboration with Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), conducted a Japan Travel Seminar 2019 recently, The Shinkansen- Make your way through Japan with a high- speed train in New Delhi.
The key agents of New Delhi were invited to the event. The objective of the seminar was to introduce, promote Japan tourism in India and help Indian travellers know about the rich cultural heritage of the country and for travellers to explore it through the high-speed train.
The opening ceremony was kicked off by a welcome greeting by Masafumi Shukuri, chairman, IHRA; Kenko Sone, minister, embassy of Japan and Suman Billa, joint secretary, minister of Tourism, Government of India. This was followed by a brief presentation by Mamoru Kobori, executive vice- president, JNTO and Akihiko Tamura, former Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner.
“The Shinkansen, commonly known as high-speed train, is the safest and the most reliable mode of transport within Japan. The aim of the high-speed train is to shorten the time people spend on travelling from one destination to another. The high-speed train may change the way tourists travel, leaving more time for them to enjoy the destination. It plays a very prominent role in the country’s economy and lifestyle. Even India has decided to have its own high-speed rail between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, which will help us build a better relationship between the countries,” said Masafumi Shukuri, chairman, IHRA.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World™ host apex body delegation
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi hosted 200 leading industry professionals from the prestigious International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as part of the IAAPA Leadership Conference, which took place from February 26-28, 2019. The visit was successful in deepening delegates’ understanding of the parks offerings, while helping to cultivate long-lasting connections with industry veterans from across the world.
Mark Gsellman, vice president of Theme Parks for Farah Experiences said, “We are thrilled to have hosted industry experts at our parks, providing the IAAPA delegation with an opportunity to learn more about our one-of-a-kind attractions. As the leisure operator of Yas Island’s theme parks, we are keen to support the Department of Culture & Tourism in reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for travel, trade and tourism.”
During their visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the IAAPA delegates embarked upon interactive tours and participated in networking sessions with industry professionals to further drive business development.
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NYC & Company showcases its iconic tourism products for 2019 to India
NYC & Company, New York City’s official, destination marketing organisation, recently conducted an eight city India showcase to create awareness in the market about their upcoming iconic tourism products. The delegation, led by Fred Dixon, president & CEO, NYC & Company, presented a new global initiative—'2019: A Monumental Year’. The initiative highlights several iconic and large-scale openings and developments debuting in the city along with a historic anniversary that will make New York City a must-visit destination this year.
Some of the major new large-scale developments opening in New York City in 2019 include Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s far west side—the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States; The Shed, a multi-arts centre dedicated to global displays of visual art, design, media; and Vessel, a climbable urban landmark created by British designer Thomas Heatherwick. Fitness brand Equinox will also open its first hotel within Hudson Yards. 2019 will also see the opening of the new Statue of Liberty Museum, expected to debut in May and the opening of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in Queens. Additionally, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is undergoing a renovation and expansion that will increase gallery space by 30 pc and will enhance public spaces. The first phase of renovations is now complete and the next phase will be completed later this year.
In June, 2019, New York City will also welcome WorldPride, the first time the big event will be held in the United States, with three million expected over the 30-day event (the majority of events will be held June 25–30). The LGBTQ celebration coincides with the historic 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
“It is a particularly exciting time in New York City, with unprecedented developments in terms of attraction and amazing hotel openings. The City is constantly evolving and now there is even more to look forward to.” said NYC & Company president and CEO Fred Dixon, “we want to encourage visitors to enjoy these brand new attractions and plan ahead for what is regarded as a seminal year for New York City.”
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