Travelling across Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Indore, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, the delegation interacted with more than 350+ travel planners and tour operators, creating a platform focused on business development, product education, and long-term partnerships.

The roadshow reflected the growing participation of New Zealand’s tourism suppliers in engaging directly with the Indian travel trade. Bringing together diverse tourism experiences under one platform, the delegation showcased the depth and variety of experiences available across New Zealand while strengthening long-standing relationships with travel professionals across India.

Joining the delegation were Air New Zealand, the country’s national carrier, alongside leading tourism partners including Entrada Travel Group, Hobbiton™ Movie Set, Polynesian Spa, Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism, RealNZ, RotoruaNZ, Skyline Enterprises, Sudima Hotels, Te Puia, Development West Coast, Distinction Hotels Group, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Terra and Tide and General Travel’s own product Kiwiway Vacations.

The roadshow featured destination presentations, product showcases, scheduled business meetings and networking sessions, allowing Indian travel professionals to engage directly with suppliers and gain deeper insights into New Zealand’s diverse tourism offerings, ranging from luxury and self-drive holidays to Māori cultural experiences, wellness, adventure, premium accommodation and bespoke itineraries.

Anna Black, Executive Director, General Travel New Zealand, said: “India continues to be one of our most valued international markets, and this roadshow reaffirmed the importance of engaging directly with the travel trade. Bringing together such a diverse group of tourism partners allowed us to showcase the breadth of experiences New Zealand has to offer while strengthening relationships with travel professionals across the country. The enthusiasm and quality of conversations across all six cities were extremely encouraging, and we’re excited to build on the momentum generated through this initiative.”

The six-city roadshow underscored the growing collaboration between New Zealand’s tourism businesses and the Indian travel trade, providing a valuable platform to exchange market insights, strengthen commercial partnerships and inspire new travel opportunities. As Indian travellers continue to seek authentic and immersive experiences, initiatives such as these play an important role in equipping travel advisors with the knowledge and confidence to curate memorable New Zealand holidays.

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The partnership marks an important milestone in Aero Nomad Airlines’ international growth strategy and reinforces the airline’s commitment to expanding air connectivity between Kyrgyzstan and India.

Under the agreement, DEX Group will oversee the airline’s commercial activities across India, including sales, marketing, travel trade development, reservations support and distribution. With extensive experience representing international airlines and long-established relationships with travel agencies, online travel agencies (OTAs), consolidators, tour operators and corporate travel partners, DEX Group will play a key role in strengthening Aero Nomad Airlines’ presence throughout India’s rapidly expanding outbound travel market. 

“India is one of the key international markets for Aero Nomad Airlines and an integral part of our long-term growth strategy. We are delighted to partner with DEX Group, whose expertise and strong industry network make them the ideal representative for our airline in India. Together, we aim to increase brand awareness, expand our commercial footprint and create new travel opportunities between India and Kyrgyzstan. This partnership will support the continued growth of tourism, education, business travel and transit traffic through Bishkek.” said, Nuradin Kasymov, CEO, Aero Nomad Airlines LLC 

“We are honoured to represent Aero Nomad Airlines in India. Kyrgyzstan is rapidly emerging as an attractive destination for Indian travellers across leisure tourism, student mobility, MICE and corporate travel. Our immediate priority is to establish a strong nationwide sales network, engage leading travel partners and build long-term recognition of Aero Nomad Airlines within the Indian travel industry.” said, Ramesh Marwah, Director, DEX Group

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SATTE (South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange), South Asia’s leading travel and tourism exhibition, has announced the introduction of its AI-Powered Visitor & Buyer Qualification Framework, making it among the first travel trade exhibitions in India to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance visitor qualification, buyer intelligence and business matchmaking.

As the business events industry evolves, exhibitors are increasingly looking beyond visitor numbers and focusing on meaningful business outcomes. Responding to this shift, SATTE has introduced an intelligent visitor qualification framework that will help create more relevant business connections and improve the overall quality of engagement across the exhibition.

The AI-powered framework intelligently analyses visitor profiles to better understand business relevance and buyer intent, enabling more meaningful exhibitor-buyer interactions while supporting a smarter, more personalised event experience.

Integrated with SATTE 365, the initiative extends the value of the exhibition beyond the show floor by enabling year-round engagement, stronger business networking and continuous relationship building across the travel ecosystem.

The introduction of the AI-powered framework reflects SATTE’s commitment to creating a more intelligent business ecosystem where technology enhances the quality of conversations, strengthens buyer relevance and enables exhibitors to maximise every business opportunity.

Rather than simply increasing visitor numbers, SATTE is focused on ensuring exhibitors meet the right people, engage in more meaningful conversations and generate stronger commercial outcomes.

Pallavi Mehra, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India, said:

“For over three decades, SATTE has connected the global travel industry with the Indian market. As our industry evolves, our responsibility is to continuously enhance the value we deliver to exhibitors and buyers. This AI-powered initiative reflects our commitment to creating a smarter marketplace where every business interaction is more relevant, more meaningful and more valuable.”

As SATTE enters its 34th year, it continues to redefine how the global travel industry connects, collaborates and grows. The introduction of AI-powered visitor intelligence is another step in SATTE’s journey towards becoming a more intelligent, data-driven and business-focused marketplace that delivers value before, during and after the exhibition.

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Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate KTM 2026 on September 24 at the Grand Hyatt Convention Centre, Bolgatty, Kochi. The event assumes added significance as the first major tourism industry gathering following the formation of Kerala’s new government, reflecting the state’s commitment to strengthening tourism as a key economic driver. Business sessions and B2B meetings will continue from September 25 to 27 at the Sagara and Samudrika Convention Centres on Willingdon Island.

Announcing the event, Kerala’s Minister for Tourism and Culture, P.C. Vishnunadh, said the government is working on implementing the proposal announced in the recent state budget to accord industry status to the tourism sector. He described KTM as a strategic platform that reinforces Kerala’s position in the global marketplace, noting that the state competes with leading international destinations rather than domestic tourism markets. The minister also highlighted plans to reposition Kerala’s renowned Ayurveda and wellness offerings to better align with evolving global travel preferences.

The enthusiasm surrounding KTM 2026 is already evident. Nearly three months before the event, the mart has recorded an unprecedented 2,360 buyer registrations, including 610 international buyers and 1,750 from across India. Media participation is equally impressive, with 117 accredited journalists—60 international and 57 domestic—expected to cover the event. The exhibition will bring together 366 exhibitors, supported by delegates representing sponsors and government agencies.

Widely regarded as India’s premier tourism networking platform, KTM 2026 will feature structured B2B meetings, policy discussions and knowledge sessions led by distinguished tourism experts from India and overseas. The programme is designed to foster new partnerships, explore emerging market opportunities and facilitate meaningful dialogue on the future of travel.

Following the business sessions, international and domestic buyers will embark on curated familiarisation tours across twelve tourism circuits from September 28 to October 3, offering immersive experiences of Kerala’s diverse tourism products, from backwaters and beaches to heritage, wellness and nature-based experiences. Invited journalists will also participate in specially curated pre-mart media tours.

This year’s edition also marks KTM’s digital transformation. For the first time, registrations, appointment scheduling and event management will be integrated through a dedicated software platform and mobile application, delivering a seamless experience for exhibitors, buyers and delegates.

The organisers also highlighted the momentum created by the recently concluded Wedding and MICE Conclave, jointly organised by KTM and Kerala Tourism. The conclave resulted in key initiatives, including the proposed Kerala Convention Promotion Bureau and the formulation of a dedicated MICE policy, signalling the state’s intent to expand its footprint in the lucrative business events segment.

Tourism Secretary K. Biju said KTM has the potential to evolve into one of Asia’s leading tourism trade events through greater international participation and stronger industry engagement. Tourism Director M. Anjana noted that the mart will provide valuable insights into emerging travel trends while creating new opportunities for stakeholders across the tourism value chain. Meanwhile, KTM organisers confirmed that focused international marketing campaigns are underway to attract buyers from both established and emerging markets, further strengthening Kerala’s standing as one of the world’s most compelling travel destinations.

With record buyer registrations, a future-focused agenda and renewed government support, Kerala Travel Mart 2026 is poised to reinforce the state’s reputation as a global tourism powerhouse while opening new avenues for business, investment and international collaboration.

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Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products, today announced the launch of PB Pass, a complimentary airport lounge access, benefit for credit card users in India. Developed in partnership with Collinson International, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, PB Pass provides access to a global network of over 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences across more than 800 domestic and international airports, powered by LoungeKey.

Designed to reward customer engagement and foster platform loyalty, PB Pass will be offered to select customers who pay their credit card bills through the Paisabazaar app. Every credit card bill payment will provide an opportunity to participate in a “Spin the Wheel” contest, with selected winners receiving a complimentary PB Pass each month.

In addition, PB Pass will be offered as an assured benefit for customers who apply for a new credit card through Paisabazaar. Eligible users can unlock a complimentary PB Pass upon activating their new card and making their first credit card bill payment through the Paisabazaar app.

Each PB Pass offers seamless access to an airport lounge or a travel experience within the LoungeKey network, a digital travel experiences programme operated by Collinson International (owner and operator of Priority Pass). Access is enabled via a QR code, without the need for additional memberships or registrations. Participating airport experiences include the newly opened Travel Club Lounge at Thailand’s Don Mueang International Airport, Kyra Lounge near gate 40 at Hong Kong International Airport, Rose Lounge at Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport, among others.

Santosh Agarwal, CEO, Paisabazaar, said: “At Paisabazaar, we are focused on delivering value beyond acquisition, and building deeper engagement across the customer lifecycle. PB Pass is a key step in that direction. Airport lounge access continues to be one of the most valued travel benefits for credit card users, and through PB Pass, we are making this experience more accessible, rewarding and convenient. Backed by LoungeKey’s global network of airport lounges and travel experiences, PB Pass enables us to offer a differentiated benefit that our customers can continue to enjoy as they engage with the Paisabazaar platform.” 

Rom Remy, Managing Director for South and Southeast Asia, Collinson International said: “Travel demand in India continues to gain strong momentum, with consumers placing increasing importance on travel-focused benefits such as airport lounge access. Our research shows that 81% of travellers in India believe access to airport lounges and travel experiences enhances their journey. We are delighted to partner with Paisabazaar to elevate the travel experiences of their customers through our LoungeKey network, and we look forward to welcoming them to our network of airport lounge and travel experiences worldwide.”

While airport lounge access remains one of the most valued benefits associated with credit cards, it is often subject to card-specific eligibility criteria, spending thresholds and visit caps, making the experience complex for many consumers. PB Pass provides an additional way to access airport lounges and travel experiences through a simple QR code-based journey and broad network coverage, complementing the travel benefits already available on credit cards.

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As Condor’s offline GSA in India, AVIAREPS India will provide comprehensive sales, reservations, ticketing, and market development support across the country. Leveraging its extensive travel trade network and local market expertise, AVIAREPS India will work closely with travel agencies, tour operators, corporate partners, and industry stakeholders to drive demand.

The appointment comes as Condor continues to expand worldwide connectivity through its Frankfurt hub, offering travellers’ seamless access to more than 70 destinations across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. With a modern fleet and growing network, the airline is well positioned to cater to the increasing demand for international travel all over the world.

Marcelo Kaiser, Chief Operating Officer, Aviation at AVIAREPS, said:

“Our partnership with Condor continues to grow and we are proud to further expand our collaboration into India, one of the world’s most dynamic and promising aviation markets. This development reflects our shared vision to unlock new opportunities and build strong, long-term relationships with local trade partners. With India’s rapidly increasing demand for international travel, we see tremendous potential to position Condor’s network even more prominently. Our teams on the ground are fully committed to driving brand awareness, strengthening market presence, and supporting Condor’s continued growth in this exciting region.”

Florian Stahl, Manager New Markets Condor added:

“India represents a market of significant long-term potential. AVIAREPS India brings deep market knowledge, strong travel trade relationships, and proven expertise in airline representation, making them an ideal partner in the region.”

Founded in 1956, Condor flies approximately 10 million passengers annually to more than 70 destinations worldwide. The airline operates one of Europe’s youngest and most modern fleets, including its state-of-the-art Airbus A330neo aircraft, while continuing to invest in customer experience, efficiency, and network expansion.

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Effective immediately, all bookings, brand collaborations, live performances, corporate events, appearances, and business inquiries related to Sundeep Sharma will be managed exclusively by DKG Entertainment. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the company’s expanding talent management portfolio and reinforces its commitment to representing leading voices in India’s entertainment industry.

With this exclusive mandate, DKG Entertainment will serve as the single point of contact for event organizers, corporate clients, brands, agencies, and media partners seeking to engage Sundeep Sharma for performances, campaigns, endorsements, and commercial collaborations.

Known for his relatable storytelling, observational humour, and engaging stage presence, Sundeep Sharma has built a strong reputation as one of India’s popular stand-up comedians. The exclusive representation is expected to create new opportunities across live entertainment, branded content, corporate engagements, and experiential events.

The signing aligns with DKG Entertainment’s vision of building a professionally managed talent ecosystem that connects artists with brands, businesses, and audiences. Backed by the wider ImTravelAgent and Androgent network, the company continues to strengthen its position as a growing talent management and entertainment company focused on delivering strategic partnerships and high-quality entertainment experiences.

Commenting on the announcement, the management of DKG Entertainment said, “We are delighted to welcome Sundeep Sharma to the DKG Entertainment family. Through this exclusive representation, we look forward to creating meaningful opportunities, strengthening his brand presence, and delivering seamless engagement experiences for clients and partners across the country.”

The exclusive signing represents another important step in DKG Entertainment’s continued expansion as it builds a diverse portfolio of artists, creators, and entertainers while offering end-to-end talent management solutions for India’s rapidly growing entertainment ecosystem.

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Continuing its commitment to creating immersive lifestyle and cultural experiences, Le Meridien New Delhi introduces “The Great Delhi Do Something” — a thoughtfully curated staycation experience designed to help guests rediscover the city through its timeless landmarks, beloved culinary institutions, and enduring spirit.

Inspired by the nostalgia and character that define Delhi, the experience invites guests to slow down and reconnect with the city in a more meaningful way. Celebrating the places, flavours, and memories that generations have grown up with, “The Great Delhi Do Something” transforms an ordinary stay into a journey through the capital’s rich cultural tapestry.

Thoughtfully designed to evoke a sense of familiarity and discovery, the experience includes leisurely mornings, signature culinary moments, and curated explorations that showcase Delhi in all its old-world charm. Guests can revisit iconic neighbourhood favourites through specially curated city walks and food trails featuring legendary establishments such as DePaul’s, Kake Di Hatti, Bengali Market and more, experiencing the city the way they remember it.

For those seeking to immerse themselves in Delhi’s cultural heritage, The Museum Crawl offers a guided journey through some of the city’s most celebrated institutions, including the Rail Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Shankar’s Dolls Museum and the Nehru Planetarium, allowing guests to uncover stories and memories that have shaped the capital over generations.

Complementing these experiences are thoughtfully curated dining moments across the hotel’s signature venues and relaxed in-room evenings that encourage guests to unwind and savour the slower pace of a staycation. The experience reflects Le Meridien New Delhi’s philosophy of blending discovery with indulgence, creating moments that are both enriching and memorable.

“At Le Meridien New Delhi, we constantly seek to create experiences that feel both immersive and emotionally resonant,” said Meena Bhatia, Vice President and General Manager, Le Meridien New Delhi. “With ‘The Great Delhi Do Something’, we wanted to celebrate the essence of Delhi — its stories, its flavours and the memories that make the city so special. It is an invitation to rediscover familiar places and create meaningful moments that stay with you long after the journey ends.”

With curated city experiences, culinary discoveries, and moments inspired by nostalgia, the offering reflects Le Meridien New Delhi’s continued focus on creating refined lifestyle experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and meaningful human connection.

Guests are invited to experience Delhi through a fresh lens and rediscover the charm of the city — one memory, one story, and one experience at a time.

The Great Delhi Do Something – Staycation Experience

Venue: Le Meridien New Delhi

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Saltstayz, the Gurugram based hospitality company, has crossed ₹99.7 crore in top-line revenue during FY 2025–26, making it one of India’s most remarkable growth stories in the organised hospitality sector while being profitable since inception, achieved entirely without venture capital or external equity. The company is now setting its sights on ₹500 crore in annual revenue by FY30 through organic growth, backed by a sharp expansion blueprint of 150 hotels across 30 cities, totalling approximately 5,000–5,500 keys.

Founded in 2022 by Gaurav Gupta, Sandeep Goyal and Nishant Tripathi, Saltstayz has built a portfolio of 33 operational hotels with approximately 1,214 keys across seven cities, all within the mid-premium to premium segment – under its three distinct brands: Autograph, Premier and Select. The company currently employs around 670 people and relies on an asset-light model of Long-term lease, revenue-sharing arrangements, and management contracts to fuel its rapid scaling.

“We are a fully bootstrapped company to date, and so far, we have not diluted any equity in the company. We are profitable since our first year of incorporation and the expansion so far has happened organically. At our current growth rate, we are aiming to achieve annual revenue of ₹500 crore by FY30. We are also looking to raise our first round of structured capital, to fuel our growth plans. With the right capital infusion, we aim to achieve annual revenue of ₹1,500 crore by FY30 with 10,000+ keys across 250 hotels in our portfolio.” said Gaurav Gupta, Co-founder, Saltstayz. 

The growth trajectory from a standing start in 2022 to nearly ₹100 crore in revenue within four fiscal years is widely seen as unprecedented for a bootstrapped player in Indian hospitality. The sector has historically been dominated by well-capitalised chains or asset-heavy legacy players; Saltstayz’s lean, contract-driven model offers a sharp counterpoint.

Saltstayz’s current footprint is concentrated in North India across seven cities. The next phase of growth will pivot sharply toward the south and the west. The company is targeting a total of 55 hotels by the end of FY 2026–27, adding 22 properties during the current financial year. For the next leg, Saltstayz plans to deploy around ₹18 – 20 crore across new cities, a fraction of what traditional hotel ownership would require.

To achieve the ₹500 crore revenue target by FY30 organically, Saltstayz will need to scale its workforce from the current 670 employees to approximately 2,000–2,200, a signal of the operational depth the expansion will demand. The company is in active conversations around its first formal fundraise, prioritizing structured debt but keeping equity options open.

The company recently marked its entry into the leisure travel segment with the launch of its premium ‘Autograph’ brand in Rishikesh – one of India’s most sought-after wellness and spiritual destinations. With 38 keys, the property launch in Rishikesh marks the implementation of Saltstayz’s broader strategy of expanding into high-potential leisure destinations while offering thoughtfully designed stays at competitive pricing. The hospitality company is planning to expand into other parts of the country through its Autograph portfolio. Designed for modern travellers seeking more than just accommodation, Autograph hotels are set to play a central role in Saltstayz’s expansion strategy in the near future.

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