HE Jasem Ibrahem JM Al Najem, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, shares his vision for enhancing the bilateral relationship between India and Kuwait. Kalpana Lohumi India and Kuwait share a strong relationship but, unfortunately, it does not come across the way it should, says Ambassador Al Najem, as he …

Hahn Air has launched its birthday competition, where one lucky agent will win a flight ticket worth EUR 5,000 to almost anywhere in the world. Read on for more details… TT Bureau Hahn Air has announced an exclusive competition for travel agents worldwide, where all participants who solve a hidden …

Apurva Varma, Additional Chief Secy to Govt, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu, claims that they are taking the initiative to develop infrastructure under various Central government schemes. Nisha Verma The Tamil Nadu Travel Mart, set to be held from September 19-21, is a good initiative …

The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) launched the Madhya Pradesh Chapter, its 11th, on September 8. Atul Singh, Business Head, Travel Connection India, was appointed as the Chapter Chairman. Nisha Verma ADTOI’s 11th Chapter was recently launched in a ceremony held at Minto Hall, Bhopal, where Surendra …

Mahendra Vakharia, President, OTOAI, shares that the association will soon launch its revamped website, as he also talks about OTOAI’s activities in the last one year and the vision for 2020. Manas Dwivedi The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) organised its seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Delhi, …

The travel trade is beginning to realise that the Indian market has now sufficiently evolved. Many are now visiting the United Kingdom to see their favourite football and cricket team perform, or witness the greats at Wimbledon. Tricia Warwick, APMEA Director, VisitBritain Visitors from India have evolved to taking mono-country …

Rosemary Mugambi, Regional Sales & Marketing Director, Serena Hotels East Africa, explains that their properties are designed to cater to the needs of Indian travellers in every segment. TT Bureau Claiming that India is one of the top source markets for East Africa and considered among the fastest growing outbound …

Manoj Saraf, MD, Gainwell Travel, was recently crowned Travel Nevada Hero by Travel Nevada India Office, and he is excited to promote the US state in East India. TT Bureau Manoj Saraf’s first reaction on being felicitated with the Travel Nevada Hero title was surprise and elation. “My objective would …

Ministry of Tourism aims to increase its share in the Chinese outbound market by participating in key events. TT Bureau Meenakshi Sharma, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, claims that MOT has received a good response for India Tourism Mart (ITM). “This year, ITM is going to be bigger than the …

Having made inroads into the honeymooner and couple segments, Tourism Fiji is now tapping families and high-value MiCE travellers from India. Hazel Jain In India on a flying visit, Kathy Koyamaibole, Regional Manager Asia, Tourism Fiji, met with key members of the travel trade. Speaking about some of the activities …