India Outbound Magazine

Tis the season of festivities again! 🌟👉Taylor Swift’s chef d’oeuvre #erastour made it evidently clear just how grand the implications of music festivals are on tourism with record figures! Among the thousands of Swifties on her world tour were fans from India, leading the pack. So as thousands of Indians tune in to the beats in criss-crossed cities across the world, we let music tourism take the centre stage in our year-end November-December 2024 issue of India Outbound magazine. Discover the craziest of music festivals in the spotlight to the best of destinations, with lesser-known destinations leading the collection. 🌃And as you dance to the rhythm, you might as well catch yourself gently sail away to the vibrant #Diwali celebrations aboard Resort World One’s maiden voyage for Dubai! Or explore the many marvels of Disney, a childhood favourite for most of us, onboard Disney Adventure, the first ship of Disney Cruise Line to be based in Asia as it homeported from Singapore. For the adventure-hearts, take your pick in Paris of the Caucasus, #Batumi, in all its lively colours during once upon an autumn foliage. And to please your culinary senses, we bring you an array of flavours from Fiji that you can savour after experiencing its neighbour Sydney, arguably the prettiest Australian city! ✨Other highlights of the issue: 🤝Event Report: APAC Travel Marketplace sets stage for Abu Dhabi’s Asian conquest 🏡Offbeat: Nimes: French city with Roman Soul 📝Interview: Shahnaz Husain’s cool tips for skincare during travel 👉Read the November-December 2024 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders. https://lnkd.in/d9CV9XEm #indiaoutbound #indiaoutboundmagazine #indiaoutboundmarket #newissue #newissuealert #newmagazineissue #latestissue #indiaoutboundtravel

A haven of nature, with thriving flora and fauna, the Indonesian island of #Bintan, that is barely an hour away from Singapore by ferry and comes with easy visa regimes, is an ideal extension for any Indian visitor to Singapore, looking to add a touch of wilderness to the experience. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Bintan Resorts PT Bintan Resort Cakrawala GB Srithar Shakambri Soni Natra Bintan, a Tribute Portfolio Resort Grand Lagoi Hotel Bintan Read here: https://lnkd.in/gBcu3Ms5

Tourism professionals from across the world will gather in Mumbai from September 12-14 to participate in SKAL India National Congress 2025 to explore solutions for driving tourism growth with cultural and ecological conservation. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Skål International Official Skål International India SANJEEV MEHRA Skal International - Mumbai South https://lnkd.in/gfnFbTwG

To mark its 60th anniversary, Princess Cruises has organised a special cruise, 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage that will sail from Los Angeles on December 6. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Princess Cruises Gustavo Antorcha https://lnkd.in/gkiuyCRi

The civil aviation market in China registered a record of 730 million passenger trips in the year 2024, recording an annualised growth rate of 18 pc over the number of trips made in the preceding year. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine International Civil Aviation Organization OAG https://lnkd.in/gF3aA6Qa

After receiving over 7.85 million visitors last year, in order to expand the source markets and continue growth, Taiwan will focus on India, New Zealand and Australia this year. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Taiwan Tourism Administration https://lnkd.in/gsMFmpcs

To boost tourism, KTB and Athletics Kenya have unveiled the “Magical Kenya Mountain & Trail Series,” starting with the Barngetuny Mountain Run in Nandi County on January 18. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine MAGICAL KENYA Athletics Kenya jackson tuwei June Chepkemei BRANDit Lubaina Sheerazi Aditi Palav Read here: https://lnkd.in/gsdG-b6q

Spanish port city of Alicante has imposed a two-year ban on new short-term rentals in order to fight overtourism and also to check the rising prices of accommodations for residents. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Turespaña https://lnkd.in/gF-bPVpF

Mexican flag carrier Aeromexico bagged the top spot in the list of most on-time airlines in the world in 2024, followed by Saudia and Delta Airlines. Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia was the most on-time airport in the year. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Aeromexico Cirium Jeremy Bowen SAUDI AIRLINES Delta Air Lines https://lnkd.in/gHGpfj_B

On January 4, 2025, the #BurjKhalifa, the world’s tallest tower, celebrates its 15th anniversary. Since its completion, the iconic skyscraper has become not just a feat of engineering, but a cultural landmark, hosting breath taking stunts, tributes, and events that have captured the world’s attention. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Burj Khalifa by Emaar Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Read here: https://lnkd.in/g68ijekJ