India's importance as a source market for international tourism is growing. According to analyses by Skift India, spending on international travel grew by 17% annually between 2008 and 2019, four times faster than global tourism as a whole. For 2027, Skift forecasts further growth of 230% compared to 2019. This puts India in the top 5 source markets for global tourism. In order to continue participating in the rapid growth of the Indian outbound market, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is systematically expanding its market activities on the subcontinent. At a press conference in New Delhi, Petra Hedorfer, CEO of the GNTB, explained the strategic approaches to future market development in India: “We have been working the Indian market with a sales agency for two decades.&nb...
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Makes third consecutive appearance at OTM; 50% surge in visitation from India since 2022 • This year, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) returns with a stronger delegation, comprising key stakeholders such as DMOs, DMCs, Hotels, Tour Operators and Airlines Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is all set to participate in the upcoming edition of Outbound Travel Market (OTM), scheduled from February 8-10 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event serves as a platform focused on strengthening ties between the travel trade and key stakeholders from the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination. STA’s continued presence at OTM Mumbai is a testament to its burgeoning tourism industry. A delegation comprising 20 key Saudi stakeholders and prominent associates from various secto...
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