AlUla is evolving as a luxury destination with top-tier hotels and a focus on sustainability. Initiatives like AlUla Academy enhance visitor experiences, while global campaigns attract international tourists. Culinary diversity, corporate retreats, and weddings add to its allure. TT Bureau What sets AlUla apart from other regions of Saudi Arabia? …

Robert Thompson, Executive Director of Regions, Tourism Fiji, in an interview with TRAVTALK , discusses India’s vast market that extends beyond the major metros. His next trip will, therefore, include strategic visits to tier II cities as well to connect with travel experts in these emerging hubs and gain a …

Air India Express prepares to embark on its most ambitious journey in its history. Unveiling strong plans for 2024, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, says that with its expanded fleets, new routes, and a streamlined organisational structure, the airline is poised to capitalise on India’s burgeoning aviation market. …

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) at its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) elects Peter Semone as the Chair of its Executive Board for the second term. Suman Pandey and Luzi Matzig have been elected as the Vice Chair and Secretary/ Treasurer, respectively. The board’s six-member committee includes SanJeet, Director, …

Qabuli in Oman, vegetable strudel in Austria, grilled prawns in Thailand, smoked salmon in Norway! These are some of the delicacies Indians love during their overseas journeys. Experts from tourism boards share their views on the food habits of Indians. Inder Raj Ahluwalia Christine Mukharji, Director, Austrian Tourism Board, feels …

Observing rising cases of online frauds among the trade, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) plans to organise a knowledge session on cybercrime and cyber laws for its members so that they can be forewarned and take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents, especially when multiple staff members are making …

The travel assistance and insurance provider has announced a strategic tie-up with Ancileo with an aim to reshape the insurance landscape, presenting an innovative value proposition to clients. TT Bureau Asego, one of India’s leading dedicated providers of global assistance and travel insurance and Ancileo, provider of end-to-end tech solutions …

Focussed purely on leisure, the upcoming four-city roadshow in India by Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will have 50 exhibitors, including a mix of hotels, destination management companies and attractions. TT Bureau Inviting the trade to be a part of the exciting roadshow series, Markus Tan, Regional Director (India, ME, South …

Servicing Indian clients who are constantly looking for something ‘new’ can be a challenge, especially when one can’t find a DMC that knows and understand the India market. TRAVTALK speaks to a few holiday designers who say that finding the right DMC for connecting with destinations that primarily serve the …

In an interview with TRAVTALK, Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, Booking.com, shares travel trends for 2024. Along with many other travel segments, sports is also on the upswing, he shares. Surbhi Sharma Indian travellers are exploring the domestic offerings in an extensive way. From …