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Technology connects, so does travel

Travel is going through a myriad changes owing to the evolving technology and the corresponding new-age customer. Travel agents are now questioning the survival of the offline mode of business in this digital age. Experts and key stakeholders of the travel industry deliberate on the nature of change and opportunities …

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Buyout to strengthen TrawellTag

Not only will TrawellTag Cover-More benefit from Zurich’s superior IT systems, brand credibility and access to capital, but also offer a robust protection to customers, acting as a game changer for the company in the India market. HAZEL JAIN Specialist travel insurance company TrawellTag Cover-More has much to celebrate this …

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Experiences abundant at exhibitions

International travel exhibitions not only make new and unheard-of products accessible to the Indian delegates but also help build confidence between business partners and nurture a relationship that can last a long time. The industry shares if these exhibitions are just a networking opportunity or bring in some serious business. …

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EDWIN: A true learning

Hari Kishan Valmiki, Founder and Managing Partner, Valmiki Travel & Tourism Solultions, talks about the experience at the first-ever EDWIN which was held in Ladakh. Q Why did you choose to participate in the first EDWIN to Ladakh? When every other organisation is giving familiarisation through webinars, online tests and …

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First EDWIN conquers Ladakh

The first Educational Destination Workshop-International (EDWIN) by Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) concluded recently in Ladakh. Harmandeep Singh Anand, Managing Director, GPS, shares how the first instalment of the workshop went and what are the key takeaways from it. Priti Khanna from Ladakh Q How and when was EDWIN conceived? EDWIN …

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Adventure abound beyond Himalayas

The Ministry of Tourism, in its revamped campaign – Incredible India 2.0, plans to lay emphasis on developing and promoting adventure tourism to India. Industry stakeholders and key players identify new circuits beyond the Himalayas, challenges in the industry and suggest the way forward to boost this segment of travel. …

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28% growth expected for STHI

Gagan Kumar, Director, STHI Group, believes that by offering new destinations and products to the customers, they would achieve double digit growth this year. They are now creating a list of exotic destinations. Gagan Kumar, Director, STHI Group has been in the business for quite some time. Under his leadership, …

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Caper plans to give back with NGO

Caper Travel Company is venturing into newer markets like the Middle East and China and is planning to support smaller tourism units under its banner. Bharat Bhushan Atree, Managing Director, Caper Travel Company, elaborates on the company’s vision and opines the way forward to boost inbound tourism. Q What new …

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Aviation Academy gets a new campus

In a bid to offer a wholesome training facility for the aviation industry, IAA’s new campus was inaugurated in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, recently by P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Union Minister for Civil Aviation. NISHA VERMA Union civil aviation minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated a new campus of Indian …

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GST deliberations power up conference

Over 300 UNIGLOBE travel professionals from across South Asia gathered at Imagica, Mumbai, to Feel the Power of valuable insights, networking and celebration of individual and collective achievements. TT BUREAU The recently concluded 12th Annual UNIGLOBE Regional Conference and Excellence Awards, was hosted at Imagica in Mumbai. Themed ‘Feel the …

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