Since it transformed into an online B2B travel platform, TBO has grown rapidly, expanding from just one office in Delhi to presence in over 100 countries today. Ankush Nijhawan, co-founder & Managing Director says a lot of hard work & grabbing the opportunities that came along have gone into the growth, adding that he aims to make TBO the largest B2B platform in the world. He says that he is looking at Tier II & Tier III cities in India for future growth in business.

Encouraged by the response to its sustainable travel campaign launched last year, the German National Tourist Office in India has unveiled new campaigns for the year 2023 and beyond. While sustainability stays at the heart of GNTO’s campaigns, it is also promoting the 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany, says Romit Theophilus, Director GNTO India. Theophilus adds that he would like Indian visitors to also explore the heart of Germany where many of these sites are located. He says that many Indians are now making Germany their solo destination as well.

With a unanimity on the ideal of sustainability, nearly 80 pc of travellers are willing to pay at least 10 pc more for sustainable travel, says Euromonitor’s ‘Sustainable Travel Index 2023’ report. Europe dominates top 17 spots in the report while Melbourne in Australia ranks 1st for ‘Top City Destinations Index’.