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Admitad India announces its partnership with India Affiliate Summit & Awards 2019, organized by IAMAI
MUMBAI: Underlining its position as a domain leader in the Indian affiliate marketing industry, Admitad India has announced its association with India Affiliate Summit & Awards 2019 (#IAS19). Organized by IAMAI, the 5th edition of the premier affiliate marketing event will be held at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, on September 26th and 27th.
Themed ‘Re: Imagine’, the latest edition of the largest annual gathering of affiliate marketers will focus on charting out an innovative and lucrative future for the country’s growing affiliate marketing industry. Admitad India is honored to be the ‘Powered By’ partner of IAS 2019.
This year’s India Affiliate Summit will witness the convergence of more than 2,700 delegates, 500 companies, and 70 exhibitors. With the overarching goal of bringing together the brightest minds of the affiliate marketing industry, the summit will spark meaningful conversations around the growth of affiliate marketing with performance-based partnerships at its core.
The summit will also provide the backdrop for India Affiliate Awards – a celebration of the most innovative and effective advertisers, agencies, publishers, networks, and technology solution providers in the industry.
At the summit, Ms. Neha Kulwal (CEO – Admitad India) will be sharing her insights on the ‘Importance of affiliate marketing in M-commerce’. Attendees will also witness several captivating keynote discussions around topics such as the changing role of brand and performance marketing in India, optimally utilizing new-age marketing channels, and visual content consumption trends. These discussions will be led by global industry doyens including Emanuel Cinca (Founder – What The Aff) and Chris Adams (CTO – eDatasource), amongst others. The summit will also feature a standalone session by Daniil Silvestrov (Country Manager – USA, Admitad) on ‘How to build strong affiliate channels based on international experience’.
As ever, the India Affiliate Summit will act as a platform for industry players to network with key decision-makers, explore new opportunities and collaborate with high-potential partners. Powered by Admitad India, #IAS19 is set to build on the success of previous editions and emerge as the grandest iteration of the country’s largest affiliate marketing event.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
