Held in Durban, South Africa, Indaba 2018 was a great opportunity for trade to forge partnerships, study existing and emerging products as well as network with like-minded individuals. Amrita Ghosh from Durban Mehernosh Colombowalla, Director, Beyond Borders Travel Management Company Business matchmaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba was structured around the …

Leisure Sports Travel, the sports travel hospitality brand of Leisure Corp, is the official travel agent for ICC Cricket World Cup England and Wales, 2019. TT Bureau Leisure Corp has been recognised and appointed as the official travel agent for the ICC Cricket World Cup scheduled to be held in …

The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) along with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) recently launched a set of guidelines on ‘Safety and Quality Norms for Adventure Tourism in India’. Nisha Verma KJ Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, recently released the guidelines by Government of India on …

The 400-year-old Fort Dhariyawad in Udaipur is now run by the descendants of Prince Sahasmal who ensure that guests are treated like royalty. TT Bureau Dhariyawad was founded in the middle of the 16th century by royal prince Sahasmal, the grandson of Maharana Pratap, the legendary hero of Mewar, Udaipur. …

With the Union Cabinet approving a sum of  ₹ 5,082 crore for the upgradation and expansion of airport infrastructure at Lucknow, Chennai, and Guwahati airports, the aviation map of India is only going to shine. Nisha Verma The Union Cabinet has recently approved the construction of new brownfield airports in …

Souvenir has seen 15 per cent growth in revenue and 79 per cent occupancy throughout its hotels in Jaipur. The company also plans to launch new hotels in places like Raja Park, Jaysinghpura and Kukas. TT Bureau Souvenir Hotels has four properties in Jaipur—Souvenir Prime, Souvenir Pride, Souvenir Peppermint and …

After two back-to-back conventions in Southeast Asia, the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) has chosen South African port city of Cape town for its grand convention from August 11-14. Hazel Jain The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) has announced that it will conduct its next annual …

The relaxation of Protected Area Permit (PAP) by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would not only mean lesser processes for the visiting foreigners, but also for inbound agents. Here is what they have to… Nisha Verma Jatinder Pal Singh Taneja, Hon. Secretary, PATA India and Managing Director, Travel Spirit International …

With a yearly growth of 26%, Vasco Travel plans to focus on offbeat experiential travel in 2018 which can grab the attention of the current generation. TT Bureau Vasco Travel started its journey as a tour operator in the tourism industry in 1990. The company is owned and managed by …

Having registered 84% company-wide occupancy in FY17-18, Tom Welbury, VP Strategy, Bloom Hotel Group, is targetting 20% growth this year. TT Bureau Q Tell us about the brand. The Bloom brand was conceptualized in conjunction with several industry experts ranging from university professors to leading architects. Its mission over the …