While we begin our journey in 2025, it’s time to reflect on the trends and insights that shaped the travel agent industry last year and look toward the future. Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia TAAP, says their Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) saw dynamic shifts in agent needs and traveller …
Read More »Asego celebrates 25 years
Since its inception, Asego has been driven by the mission of not only delivering unparalleled travel assistance and insurance solutions to travellers but also ensuring the mutual growth of agent partners in ancillary business. TT Bureau Team Asego recently celebrated 25 momentous years in the Indian travel trade serving the …
Read More »‘India: A billion £ market by 2026’
India remains a vital market for the UK in terms of visitor numbers. Vishal Bhatia, Country Manager – India, VisitBritain, shares emerging trends and key initiatives the tourism board is taking to further boost the inbound numbers from India. Indian visitors are spending more nights in regions outside London, he …
Read More »Biz in India through tier II, III cities
India’s travel industry is on the brink of a transformative era and Travelport is well-equipped to lead the transformation with its international presence and commitment to innovation. With focus on content curation, agility, and customer-centric solutions, the retail platform ensures it remains a trusted partner for the travel ecosystem in …
Read More »Hoping against hopeUnion Budget 2025
Tourism industry is keeping its fingers crossed with hopes that the Union Budget 2025 will give some relief in TCS and GST as far as outbound is concerned and help encourage investment within India to bridge the demand-supply gap. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO We expect the Budget to be in …
Read More »NDC: Game-changer in distribution
With the travel industry adopting a more experiential and customer-centric approach, ITQ’s roadmap for 2025 prioritises enhanced AI-driven solutions, expedited integration of new airlines and technologies into the NDC platform. Surbhi Sharma With technology and innovation at the forefront, the travel industry is experiencing a paradigm shift. InterGlobe Technology Quotient …
Read More »Marine insurance: Safety net for biz
Imagine your are a manufacturer exporting goods to global clients or a logistics provider ensuring seamless delivery of products. In both scenarios, you depend on the safe transit of goods. But what if something goes wrong? This is where marine insurance steps in, acting as your safety net to protect …
Read More »A blueprint for industry growth
The tourism industry stands at a crossroads, where adaptation, innovation, and collaboration are key to growth. Going by the trends and embracing new strategies, travel agents and tour operators can remain competitive and play a vital role in shaping India’s tourism future—a journey rich with challenges and opportunities. TT Bureau …
Read More »Is industry ready for transformation?
As we step into 2025, the global landscape is poised for transformative growth. Against this backdrop, industry is gearing up to tackle emerging challenges and seize opportunities. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO The IATO expects robust growth in inbound tourism for 2025, driven by improved infrastructure, streamlined visa policies, and increased …
Read More »MyTravelBazaar.com: A new online portal for agents
MyTravelBazaar.com is an online portal launched by brothers Bhavesh and Suprabh Oza, second-generation entrepreneurs who have taken the time to understand the pain points of the B2B players in India and used tech to resolve many challenges. Hazel Jain In a sea of online travel agencies that we see in …
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