New Delhi: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, hosted six journalists from across India, including from Delhi, Mumbai, and Aurangabad on a FAM trip to Oman from September 23 to September 29, 2022. The group had onsite inspections in and around Muscat, and other locations across the …

Mubarak Al Shamisi, Director, Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, says India being largest MICE source market for Abu Dhabi in 2022, they have been revamping their earlier initiatives and launched Advantage Abu Dhabi Meetings & Incentives 2.0 programme. Janice Alyosius The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi …

Hotel Group opens The Albatross Golf Resort in Kandy. With the Sri Lankan government pushing tourism, coming days will witness a further increase in tourism, says Rahul Deb Banerjee, Vice President, The Clarks Hotels & Resorts. TT Bureau The Clarks Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its footprints in Sri Lanka …

Underlining how powerful the tourism industry is, TAFI President, Ajay Prakash, recounts key initiatives undertaken during the convention recently in Sarawak that were focused on not just rebuilding businesses but also on how the industry can give back to the environment, the community and the destination. Hazel Jain “We did …

Charter industry is witnessing a new dawn after COVID struck the world. Right from panic travel, to medical transfers, to corporate travel coming back and now inbound queries increasing, the industry is catering to it all. Santosh Sharma shares details and stresses on why technology is the best way forward. …

Next Cellular, a division of South African multinational cellular operator Next360, has tied up with Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) to distribute its services through B2B channels across India, offering agents to earn through ancillary services by providing SIM cards to the clients. TT Bureau Sharing details about Next Cellular, Jignesh …

In Ashwin month, Durga Puja celebration is observed for ten days. The festival, however, officially starts on the sixth day. It is thought that Goddess Durga arrived on Earth on this day. Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami are the five days of Durga Puja. Every day …

Continuing with its series of webinars to help the travel trade discover Spain, the Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai, along with Valencia Tourism, recently conducted a webinar titled ‘Know Valencia’. TT Bureau A place full of contrasts awaits the visitor with a charming old town next to futuristic buildings. …

With tourism industry recovering fast worldwide, it is time state tourism authorities in India focus on overseas marketing strategies to help inbound players get more tourists, suggest industry experts. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO As far as the state governments are concerned, many of them have declared industry status for the …

As Cordelia Cruises completes one year of sailing, it celebrates the occasion with all its trade partners who have been a part of this incredible journey. ‘It is a proud feeling to have been a part of this milestone,’ says Oneel Verma, COO, Cordelia Cruises, who shares more with TRAVTALK. …