This year’s edition of GITB was underscored by strong representation from foreign tour operators and a large contingency of exhibitors. Attendees share a mixed feedback on the quality of buyers they encountered this year and how GITB is more of a lead generating platform. Ankita Saxena Dhananjay Kumar, General Manager, …
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With international roadshows planned for leading source markets in 2018, Goa is going all out to promote itself as a favourable destination. The state is upgrading its tourism facilities, exploring newer products and supporting travel trade by offering free participation space at its exhibition stall. TT Bureau In 2017, Goa …
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The 5th South India Travel Awards is scheduled to be hosted in Bengaluru on May 14 at The Clarks Exotica Convention, Resort and Spa. The ceremony will honour the industry achievers from the region. TT Bureau Renowned as India’s first regional awards which honour the achievers of the tourism industry, …
Read More »The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) for foreigners visiting Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, except for those from Pakistan, Afghanisthan and China. TT Bureau The Protected Area Permit (PAP) will be valid for five years. These areas constitute some of the most pristine locations …
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At the 10th edition of Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) this year, 280 foreign buyers from 55 countries and 270 exhibitors interacted in B2B meetings. In 2019, GITB will be held at Jaipur from April 28-30 which will again yet again coincide with Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) to be hosted …
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In a bid to woo more Indian travellers and getting them to stay longer, VisitBritain is building the capacity and volume, and delivering tailored products to the Indian market. Sally Balcombe, CEO, VisitBritain, says they rely on the Indian travel trade to increase arrivals. Peden Doma Bhutia from Newcastle Q What …
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The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has declared the dates of their convention. The 34th IATO Convention will be held in Visakhapatnam from September 6-9, 2018. Nisha Verma IATO has announced its 34th convention almost a year in advance. It had announced Andhra Pradesh as the host state for …
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The new Executive Committee team of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) descended in Mumbai to meet its members and engage in networking sessions. Hazel Jain It was an informal gathering on a Saturday evening when the new Executive Committee (EC) team headed by its President met members …
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Travelport ‘s focus in India is growing the market in terms of getting Indian OTAs on board and strengthening its smartphone strategy in the country. It is also looking at bringing in more content and data. TT Bureau Mathew Powell, Managing Director—Africa, Middle East and South Africa, Travelport, said, that …
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Spree Hotels aims to grow to 30 properties within this year and introduce the unique Spree experience founded on its ‘Do More’ philosophy of service, to many more travellers across India. TT Bureau Bengaluru-based Spree Hospitality has tied-up with Mangala International hotel, marking its foray into the Coimbatore market. With …
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