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Vision 2030: 100mn tourists annually; WTTC commits over USD 10bn investments to Saudi Arabia at Global Summit

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 3:00 PM 193

The recently concluded WTTC Global Summit brought the global spotlight on the host country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). World tourism leaders and members of WTTC have pledged investment worth USD 10.5 billion in the coming five years in Saudi Arabia, said Julia Simpson, President & CEO, WTTC. This announcement comes at a time […]Continue Reading

Aviation Top Stories

AAI commits to growth of airport infrastructure in India

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 4:00 PM 638

Expressing its commitment to the growth of airport infrastructure in the country, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), on 76th Independence Day highlighted the future expansion plans of airport infrastructure and enhancement of air connectivity in the country. Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman, AAI, after hoisting the national flag at the Delhi Air traffic services complex at […]Continue Reading

Ministry Top Stories

Stakeholders, however, urge for industry status for the sector

By Prasenjit Chakraborty Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 10:07 AM 1300

There is an ongoing buzz that the Union government may grant infrastructure status to the tourism industry along with other sectors to make it eligible for attractive tax benefits. It is a well-desired move, aimed to help industries hit hard by the pandemic and boost investments. Gaining infrastructure status has been a long-standing demand for […]Continue Reading