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Ras Al Khaimah hosted the 3rd OTOAI Annual Convention where the travel trade discussed new opportunities and efficient use of technology in tourism to allow its members to implement it to grow business. Attendees at the convention share their experiences of the destination with TRAVTALK. ANKITA SAXENA FROM RAS AL …

The industry needs to look at why India hasn’t been able to reverse the MICE traffic and bring in more and more events to India. Six stakeholders speak their mind on this issue and suggest ways to improve the same. HAZEL JAIN Sandeep Ramakrishnan, Director, Consumer Links Marketing MICE in …

Thomas Cook India recently held the second edition of its India Travel Summit in New Delhi, which according to Madhavan Menon, Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Cook India (TCI), is the perfect platform to discuss and deliberate on issues affecting the travel and tourism industry. TT BUREAU Q: What are …

The wedding market is growing at an exponential rate, estimated to grow by at least 20-25 per cent in the next 2-3 years. Indians are now travelling far and wide to celebrate their special day. Tourism industry players and wedding planners reveal the changing trends and popular destinations for this …

Travel Boutique Online (TBO) along with Boho Hospitality launched its first budget hotel – Tatsa by BOHO – in Rishikesh and the next hotel will be launched in a few months in Delhi. This new chain of budget hotels aims to serve the millennials and provide them with a comfortable, …

Having completed five years this June, Iris Reps has grown its client portfolio over the years with a recent addition of five new clients. Mumbai-based Iris Reps India has completed its five-year milestone this June 2017 but it is not resting on its laurels. “This is just the beginning and …

With new rail packages targeting specific segments, Pacific Travels is on a growth path, claims Nasir Zaidi, Managing Partner, Pacific Travels. Since its inception in 1968, Pacific Travels has emerged as one of the top B2B operators in India. Talking about the company, Nasir Zaidi says, “Pacific Travels offers diversified …

Tourism Enterprises in collaboration with Bohemia Travel Agency recently organised roadshows in Delhi and Mumbai to introduce the Balkan region to the Indian market. Bulgaria-based DMC Bohemia Travel Agency (BTA), under the aegis of Tourism Enterprises, is making a foray into the India market through the latter’s vast network of …

The India Travel Mission (ITM), 2017 by Tourism Australia, held at JW Marriott Pune witnessed 110 agents from across India meet 84 suppliers over four days of meetings and networking. This year, being the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth from India to Australia, shows the potential of the Indian …

Ezeego1.com recorded a mid-year growth of 25 percent in air and hotel packages. This year, Ezeego1.com is introducing Israel and New South Wales to its clientele. Business has been good for Ezeego1.com in 2017 so far despite disruptive policy measures like demonetisation and GST, informs Neelu Singh, CEO and Director, …