Patricia Yates, Director of Strategy and Communications, VisitBritain, talks about how important an event like ExploreGB is for them to engage with the travel trade around the world. She says that for them to get more travellers to Britain engaging with the travel trade is the most effective way, especially …
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The show, focused exclusively on experiential travel, will be held on April 8-9, 2017, in New Delhi and will gather a diverse bunch of professionals from all over. Experiential travel has been on an upswing and the trend continues to grow as travellers evolve with each journey. Adjudged as the …
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Ignacio Ducasse Gutierrez, Director, Tourism Office of Spain in India, informs they’ve crossed the 100,000 mark for Indian visitors in 2016. I n 2017, Spain will be conducting its annual roadshows in the month of September to further boost trade relations in India. Gutierrez says, “We saw a growth of …
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After the announcement of a direct flight between Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City on VietJet Air starting July, Vietnam Tourism is looking at big arrival numbers from India. Vietnam Travel Mission with the theme ‘Vietnam – Amazing destination for Indian tourists’, organised by Embassy of the S.R. of Vietnam …
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Apart from Machu Picchu, Peru has a lot more to offer Indians, says Luis M. Cabello, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Peru, New Delhi. Peru is among one of the most sought after longhaul destinations for Indians, and the tourism department and Embassy of Peru is leaving no stone …
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Glen Agustin, Chief Tourism Operations Officer – Market Development Division, says the Department of Tourism Philippines wants to increase awareness through interactive workshops in New Delhi and Ahmedabad. The island country situated in the Western Pacific Ocean has been garnering growing interest from Indian travellers, resulting in an increase of …
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Getting a travel insurance policy before an international trip is more of a necessity than an option now and it is the responsibility of travel consultants to inform their clients about the benefits of getting one M. RAVICHANDRAN Checking the best options for flights, visa applications, hotels, and sightseeing tours …
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Tourists from India will have to submit their biometrics at Phuentsholing and Paro entry points after availing the permit through tour operators or hotels. AHANA GURUNG In an effort to curb queues at immigration points and facilitate easier access, Bhutan has finally launched the Online Permit System for Indians and …
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Held from March 3-5, 2017, ETAA convention kept the delegates engaged in B2B meetings with exhibitors and presented ample networking opportunities. AHANA GURUNG I n a bid to foster a sense of camaraderie among the travel fraternity, Enterprising Travel Agent’s Association (ETAA) organised their second domestic convention at Leonia Holistic …
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Bharat Bhushan Atree, Managing Director, Caper Travel Company (CTC), shares his company’s growth projection which include nurturing SBUs, a feat that has been in practice and has successfully honed talent through the years. Q What was the demand like in the inbound segment last year for Caper? Caper benefitted with …
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