<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kuhelikaroychoudhury.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategic Insights for Travel Communications]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:43:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ASEAN &#38; South Asia: Hits, Misses, &#38; Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Asia and ASEAN regions are actively promoting tourism by leveraging mutual agreements and collaborative marketing efforts, including joint tourism forums and cross-regional promotional campaigns to enhance visibility and attract tourists to both regions. On one hand, initiatives like the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) are specific ally designed to promote ASEAN as a unified tourist destination.  On the other side, according to UN Tourism records, South Asia demonstrates remarkable resilience...]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/post/asean-south-asia-hits-misses-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08be2edf43effc8ce023b8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/deb5d4_bd98c1d415a34791bc1c7f1aca7b5d66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_702,h_607,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kuhelika Roy Choudhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to Set Sail?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by a rapidly expanding middle-income population, rising spending power and evolving travel aspirations, India is emerging as a promising growth market for the global cruise industry. Increasing interest in experiential and luxury travel among Indian consumers is encouraging international cruise operators to strengthen their focus on the country. While India currently contributes a relatively small share to the global cruise market, industry stakeholders believe the long-term potential...]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/post/ready-to-set-sail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08b14cdf43effc8ce00bf5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:31:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/deb5d4_ffda9a1786e74d9386c0cb2295279b6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kuhelika Roy Choudhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How GCC Tourism is Evolving Through Diversification &#38; Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by rising consumer spending on overseas travel, expanding airline connectivity and strong momentum in the global tourism sector, the GCC region is witnessing accelerated growth in visitor arrivals across its member nations. According to GlobalData, the GCC recorded 49.08 million international arrivals in 2022, generating inbound tourism expenditure of USD 66.06 billion. At the same time, the region is increasingly moving towards diversifying its tourism offerings, reshaping traditional...]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/post/how-gcc-tourism-is-evolving-through-diversification-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08826cb5a26725fc910aaf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:37:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/deb5d4_180bd8d0a4a448b6b6e010f7f7405899~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_865,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kuhelika Roy Choudhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s MICE Power Cities Playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 is emerging as a pivotal year for India’s MICE sector. Once viewed as a subset of tourism, it is now firmly positioned as a key economic driver, influencing trade, investment, and the country’s global standing. In the post-pandemic landscape, business travel has rebounded with renewed momentum, as in-person interactions reclaim their importance, underscoring the unmatched value of face-to-face engagement despite the rise of hybrid formats.  Featured on Travel Trends Today (T3) While...]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/post/the-future-of-partnerships-in-the-travel-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de8007698fcbe5d29f85b2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:57:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/deb5d4_d0c6f31290c440a4a902ae52cdf6f377~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_730,h_420,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kuhelika Roy Choudhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Leadership Gap in Tourism; and Women Closing it ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in tourism are no longer confined to the margins of the industry’s workforce; they are increasingly shaping its direction, influencing consumer behaviour, and redefining how travel experiences are conceptualised and delivered. Globally, women account for 54% of the tourism workforce, according to UN Tourism, a figure that significantly surpasses most other sectors. However, this strong representation does not translate into leadership. According to Kanta Singh of UN Women, visibility...]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/post/strategic-storytelling-in-travel-journalism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de8003698fcbe5d29f85a8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:57:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/deb5d4_6d125efe3d074db8a3b38f305f293936~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kuhelika Roy Choudhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Era of Event-led Tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel ecosystem is in a constant state of evolution, shaped by shifting trends that demand quick, strategic adaptation. Travellers today are no longer guided solely by traditional seasons, predictable travel patterns, or even destinations themselves. Instead, journeys are increasingly influenced by time-sensitive, experience-led motivations, moments that feel unique, fleeting, and worth travelling for. The purpose of travel has moved beyond sightseeing, with a growing emphasis on...]]></description><link>https://www.kuhelikaroychoudhury.com/post/enhancing-mice-communications-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de7ffc698fcbe5d29f8599</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/deb5d4_53468b5900894a0e8a057c42e6263472~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kuhelika Roy Choudhury</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>