Discussions at the fourth Odisha Tourism Conclave in Bhubaneswar touched upon important subjects such as a new tourism policy for the state slated for a 2020 release and simplification of land allotment for hotels. Both measures are expected to boost tourism to Odisha. Kanchan Nath from Bhubaneswar The fourth Odisha …

The Singapore cruise industry has many a taker in India, as was evident at Singapore Tourism Board’s cruise forum in New Delhi. India is a key market for the Southeast Asian nation, and its tourism board aims to capitalise on the growing interest and establish Singapore as a hub for cruisers …

The Government of Tamil Nadu has set aside ₹100 crore for the development of tourism in the state, and has identified 295 sites that will be developed for tourism purposes. Manas Dwivedi Buoyant on the success of the 2019 edition of CII Tamil Nadu Travel Mart (TTM) in Chennai and …

Ministry of Civil Aviation will expedite the divestment of Air India, while focusing on adding 10-15 aircraft every month to meet the growing demand in the aviation sector. Nisha Verma Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has made it clear that Air India will be completely divested at the earliest. Hardeep …

A reduced e-Tourist Visa fee, a lower GST rate for hotels and the annual India Tourism Mart are helping create an ideal environment for the growth of the industry. The true impact, however, is yet to be seen. Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism and Culture, Government of …

With 20 years of providing global assistance and 11,000 active clients in India, TrawellTag Cover-More is well-placed to ensure a worry-free vacation. TT Bureau TrawellTag Cover-More’s service dimension includes both e-commerce and m-commerce platforms that ensure a fulfilling client experience. It works with some of the largest travel agency networks, …

Vegefied, a web-based platform, is helping travellers across the globe search for the best vegetarian-friendly restaurants, cafes and bars in almost 300 cities. TT Bureau A large percentage of Indian travellers going abroad are vegetarians, and Vegefied is essentially catering to this segment by providing vegetarian-friendly food recommendations from all …

Agents can celebrate the Cosmos re-branding through complimentary marketing material inviting clients to discover vacations in 67 countries on six continents. TT Bureau As Cosmos prepares for the launch of its 2020 vacations, the value-centric brand has unveiled a fresh look and feel including a new tagline, ‘Adventure is Knocking’. …

Travstarz Global Group recently presented its  cruise portfolio to agents in New Delhi, and will soon launch a one-stop online B2B platform for all its products. TT Bureau Travstarz Cruises along with Dream and Star Cruises recently hosted its first-ever product presentation for the travel trade in New Delhi. On …

The inaugural BorderlessLive, an event organised by WTM London in the first week of September and in partnership with influencer-marketing agency Traverse, was a hit with brands and destinations from across the globe, who had gathered for a festive-style exhibition and conference. TT Bureau The inaugural edition of BorderlessLive brought …