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India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just for tourism destinations and products to promote themselves to the Indian travel industry, but also for decision makers to build/change their strategy in a context where the Indian outbound market is not only growing but changing with new dynamics. India Outbound brings to you the latest trends of the market with in depth analysis.

Qatar launches new luxury cruise

As tourism around the world resumes, Qatar has identified cruise tourism as another attraction for tourists to head to the Gulf State for. Qatar Tourism, in partnership with Emerald Cruises is all set to launch a new superyacht cruise. Emerald Azzura will be launched by Qatar Tourism and Emerald Cruises in January 2023. It will offer a package for seven nights and eight days from Doha. The yacht will stop at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Khasab, Oman; Fujairah, UAE; Zighy Bay, Oman; and Dubai. The cruise can accommodate 100 people and has various facilities like Sky Bar, observation deck and lounge, wellness area, an infinity pool and marina platform which hosts several marina toys including sea bobs and paddleboards. “In line with the national strategy, Qatar National Vision 2030, we are expanding our tourism value proposition and are excited to welcome travellers from around the world to experience the best of Qatari hospitality both on sea and land. The new itineraries launching with Emerald Cruises are another step towards achieving this vision,” says Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism.

As tourism around the world resumes, Qatar has identified cruise tourism as another attraction for tourists to head to the Gulf State for.

Qatar Tourism, in partnership with Emerald Cruises is all set to launch a new superyacht cruise. Emerald Azzura will be launched by Qatar Tourism and Emerald Cruises in January 2023. It will offer a package for seven nights and eight days from Doha. The yacht will stop at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Khasab, Oman; Fujairah, UAE; Zighy Bay, Oman; and Dubai. The cruise can accommodate 100 people and has various facilities like Sky Bar, observation deck and lounge, wellness area, an infinity pool and marina platform which hosts several marina toys including sea bobs and paddleboards. “In line with the national strategy, Qatar National Vision 2030, we are expanding our tourism value proposition and are excited to welcome travellers from around the world to experience the best of Qatari hospitality both on sea and land. The new itineraries launching with Emerald Cruises are another step towards achieving this vision,” says Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism.

Italian Bike Festival returns at Misano World Circuit in September

The IBF is being organised from September 9th to 11th in 2022 at the Misano World Circuit, in collaboration with APT Servizi Emilia Romagna and Visit Romagna. The event is curated for bike fans and sector professionals. The itinerary includes meetings with champions, road and MTB races, and round table discussions on hot topics. The venue spans over 80,000 sqm and the preparation for the event is already in full swing. The organisers are try are planning on various competitions for the event to make sure that the events are not just exhibits but engaging experiences. “The IBF is now more than just a fair: we are conscious that both the public and exhibitors have growing expectations of the IBF. That’s why we’re pouring so much in terms of resources into creating a schedule of side events designed to bring added value to the event,” says Fabrizio Ravasio of the Italian Bike Festival. “In September, the Italian Bike Festival will provide an opportunity for sector professionals and workers to get together at themed round table discussions with other players from the bike industry,” says Lucrezia Sacchi of the IBF. The event is expecting approximately 30,000 visitors.

Global Hotel Alliance announces ‘Million D$ Giveaway’

With the launch of its new digital currency, Discovery Dollars (D$), the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has introduced a ‘Million D$ Giveaway’ to promote the same. The giveaway has more than 20,000 prizes up for grabs, including the grand prize of D$10,000. This promotion will run till March 2022 and is open to current and new members of GHA Discovery. The prize money will be added directly to the accounts of the winners and will be valid for six months at all the properties within the collection. “Our aim is to give today’s consumers a good reason to get out and indulge, either close to home or on a trip. With this launch promotion, we are putting our new rewards currency – D$ – in our members’ digital wallets to bring them into our hotels and help them relish the moment, however they choose. D$ can be used toward the room or across the hotel for dining, drinks, spa or golf, and even outside the hotel on authentic, curated experiences,” says GHA’s vice president and Head of Transformation Kristi Gole. Only members for GHA Discovery are eligible for this giveaway. Non-members can partake by signing up for the GHA Discovery Programme for free online or downloading the GHA Discovery app.

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