Anil Singh

Treading trending Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep has gained spotlight as a key domestic travel destination following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the archipelago. Experts feel the destination needs better infrastructural facilities to cash in on its potential. Janice Alyosius & Hazel Jain The mesmerizing island group of Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea has …

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Think local, says Pittie

Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, reflects on the year gone by, plans for the company & the travel startup landscape in India. Hazel Jain What is your prime focus right now? With the Indian Angels show, I got the opportunity to pursue my interest in helping startups and aspiring entrepreneurs on …

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New Year mantra: Tech & tie-ups

Without adaptability, extinction is a real possibility. The new generation of entrepreneurs and chief executive officers in the travel and hospitality sector believe in agility and innovation; they encourage the industry as a fraternity to think differently and do things differently, so that they just don’t survive but thrive in …

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Experts up for India weddings?

Wedding industry shows support to the PM’s view on Indian families organising nuptials abroad and appeals to the Union Government to create infrastructure in the country for preventing the trend. Suhani Sood Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged wealthy Indian families going abroad to organise their wedding ceremonies to give …

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MOT wraps 2023 with roundtable

Ministry keen on building public private partnerships Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, talks about how public private partnerships (PPP) will be instrumental in developing destinations in the country. TT Bureau The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (GoI), recently organised a roundtable conference in New Delhi, which …

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Boost to India-UK tourism

‘Destination Britain India 2023’, VisitBritain’s first trade mission was held in India after three years. The three-day event connected 75 top Indian buyers with UK travel service providers. Janice Alyosius Travel trade and industry suppliers from Britain showcased the country as a premier travel destination during the VisitBritain’s trade mission …

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Spotlight on Northeast tourism

The 11th International Tourism Mart in Shillong, Meghalaya, aimed to unite stakeholders, showcasing Northeast region’s rich cultural heritage and biodiversity. Janice Alyosius The 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), organised in Shillong (Meghalaya) from 21-23 November, showcased the Northeast’s tourism potential, rich biodiversity, unique heritage, and cultural offerings, …

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Global politics at play

Homa Mistry, CEO, Trail Blazer Tours India, discusses the impact of geopolitical changes on tourism, with a focus on India. He also highlights emerging trends and challenges faced by tour operators. Janice Alyosius The tourism industry is a dynamic sector that is easily impacted by the geopolitical situations and changing …

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India strives for global connect

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, in collaboration with key stakeholders, showcased the rich and vibrant tourism offerings of the country at WTM London 2023. TT Bureau The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, along with various stakeholders, including tour operators and state tourism departments, made a significant presence …

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All set for OTOAI’s Nairobi meet

OTOAI will organise the 5th annual convention in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24-27 November to leverage the rapidly growing popularity of Kenya among Indian travellers, informs Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI. Janice Alyosius After a hiatus of four years, OTOAI is set to hold its 5th convention in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24-27 …

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