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Global Distribution Systems (GDS) are not sitting idle. Sabre (through its Taiwan arm) launched Trevo (AI corporate travel), ImaginBooking (45-second image-based booking), and
Global Distribution Systems (GDS) are not sitting idle. Sabre (through its Taiwan arm) launched Trevo (AI corporate travel), ImaginBooking (45-second image-based booking), and
The next wave is agentic AI —systems that don’t just book but manage travel autonomously. Navan (USA) launched Navan Edge in March 2026,
The global B2B travel distribution space is being rewired by AI. South Korea’s Tripbitoz launched AgentHub —an AI platform that automates quotation writing
Ethiopia is Africa’s fastest-growing economy and home to Ethiopian Airlines — the continent’s largest carrier, flying direct from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Addis
Ghana is West Africa’s most stable democracy and a rising star for Indian MICE travel . Accra hosted 187 international conferences in 2025
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy ($506 billion GDP) and a rising MICE destination for Indian business travellers. Lagos alone hosts over 300 annual
Tunisia is North Africa’s best-kept secret for Indians. The country welcomed 9.4 million tourists in 2025 , with Indian arrivals doubling since 2023.
The word “safari” (Swahili for “journey”) has become a ₹5,000 crore travel segment in India. Searches for “African safari from India” grew 112%
Tanzania recorded 1.9 million tourists in 2025 , with Indian arrivals growing 47% year-on-year . The crown jewel is Serengeti National Park —
Kenya hosted 2.1 million international tourists in 2025 , with Indians ranking 4th after US, UK, and Germany. Indian arrivals grew 38% year-on-year