Without adaptability, extinction is a real possibility. The new generation of entrepreneurs and chief executive officers in the travel and hospitality sector believe in agility and innovation; they encourage the industry as a fraternity to think differently and do things differently, so that they just don’t survive but thrive in …
Read More »‘2023 taught us adaptability’
Karan Vakharia, Director – Business Development, Pathfinders Holidays, says they are looking for collaborations with airlines, hotels, tour operators, and local businesses to expand offerings. TT Bureau Resilience, collaborations, adaptability for future changes, and crisis preparedness are some of the lessons Karan Vakharia, Director – Business Development, Pathfinders Holidays, is …
Read More »Experiences to push travel in 2024
Flipkart owned Cleartrip has a lot of expectations from 2024 keeping in view the increasing demand for domestic and international bookings. Ayyappan Rajagopal, Chief Executive Officer, Cleartrip, says there are several new things that they are planning to do in terms of flexibility, value and affordability to meet the expections …
Read More »Experts up for India weddings?
Wedding industry shows support to the PM’s view on Indian families organising nuptials abroad and appeals to the Union Government to create infrastructure in the country for preventing the trend. Suhani Sood Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged wealthy Indian families going abroad to organise their wedding ceremonies to give …
Read More »2023: The year that was
Year 2023 has seen impressive growth for travel industry, thanks to the demand from millennials, high spending power and technology providing the right impetus. TRAVTALK takes industry views. Suhani Sood GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, STB As Indian travellers made 2023 a big year …
Read More »India #2 for Rail Europe
India has managed to climb to number two position in terms of turnover for Rail Europe this year, says Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer, Rail Europe. She is excited about the growth form the market in the new year Hazel Jain Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer at Rail Europe, recently …
Read More »Ovolo: In tandem with Indian taste
Ovolo Central, a designer hotel with luxury rooms, in Hong Kong is popular for its nightlife and dining. In an exclusive interview with travtalk , Horace Siu, General Manager, Ovolo Central, shares about the unique selling points of the property, importance of Indian market for them, and their upcoming campaigns. …
Read More »Understand the traveller
In this age of hyper-personalization, travel advisors must take time to understand their customer – the traveller for whom they are artfully crafting an itinerary. What is their purpose? Are they thrill-seekers or do they prefer a laidback holiday? Sunita Amarnani, Executive VP, vexplore, takes a deep dive into the …
Read More »Crafting Dreams, Marketing Realities
DreamSetGo stands as a pioneering force in the sports tourism fraternity, seamlessly blending the thrill of sports with the allure of premium travel. Through strategic partnerships, pioneering marketing campaigns, and well-aligned brand associations, DreamSetGo has skillfully etched its mark in the dynamic domain of experiential sports travel. TT Bureau Let’s …
Read More »Incentives for shooting abroad
International destinations are attracting Indian film production houses not just with rebates, but they are incentivising them to shoot in their country by offering ease of business and easy group visas. Abhijeet Patil, Chairman, Raja Rani Travels & Globe Hoppers, highlights these destinations and their offerings. Hazel Jain The main …
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