Like every year since 2017, in 2023, too, SriLankan Airlines continued as a Title Sponsor of the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, one of the largest sporting events in Australia, that saw the participation of over 45,000 people recently. In an interview with India Outbound, Saminda Perera, Head of Marketing, SriLankan Airlines, says that supporting endurance events like the marathon, gives greater visibility to the airline, not just among Australians but also the sizeable Sri Lankan and Indian diaspora.

After over seven years, Singapore Tourism Board in India has seen a change at the helm as Regional Director G B Srithar gives way to Markus Tan who takes charge of the India, Middle East, South Asia and African markets from January 1, 2024. To introduce Tan to the Indian market, Srithar organised a series of meetings with travel trade in Delhi and other cities in India. In an interview with India Outbound, Srithar reviews how the Indian market has evolved under his watch and Tan tells India Outbound about his own vision for developing the market further.After over seven years, Singapore Tourism Board in India has seen a change at the helm as Regional Director G B Srithar gives way to Markus Tan who takes charge of the India, Middle East, South Asia and African markets from January 1, 2024. To introduce Tan to the Indian market, Srithar organised a series of meetings with travel trade in Delhi and other cities in India. In an interview with India Outbound, Srithar reviews how the Indian market has evolved under his watch and Tan tells India Outbound about his own vision for developing the market further.

The government of Kazakhstan has appointed Kairat Sadvakassov as Chairman of Kazakh National Tourism JSC with effect from December 29. Sadvakassov will launch several initiatives, including India-friendly and China-friendly measures, to boost tourism to the Central Asian nation.