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WTTC’s Global Summit in Kigali opens with message of Tourism Recovery post-Covid

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 2 November 2023, 10:00 AM 655

As the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commenced in Kigali yesterday, a remarkable resurgence in the global Travel & Tourism sector was unveiled by WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson. The industry is bouncing back to the vibrant levels witnessed in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most […]Continue Reading

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Airbnb contributes USD 920mn to India’s GDP in 2022 with Goa ranking as top destination

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 4 October 2023, 11:00 AM 544

Airbnb, an online marketplace based in the United States specialising in short- and long-term homestays and experiences, made a substantial contribution to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022, amounting to over USD 920 million. Additionally, it played a pivotal role in creating more than 85,000 jobs in the country during the same year, according […]Continue Reading