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In 2017, Tourism Enterprises is planning to add more DMCs to its network and offer Indian outbound tour operators a variety of newer destinations. Tourism Enterprises connects Indian outbound tour operators to its vast network of destination management companies. The company has witnessed two successful years and is looking forward …

While MICE was the strongest segment last year, Amod Thatte, Head Products and Innovation – Outbound division, SOTC, sums up 2016’s highs and lows and reveals plans for the coming season. The year 2016 was problematic for outbound travel. First, there were terror attacks in Europe, and then the rate …

The year 2016 witnessed a surge in domestic tourism with increasing number of Indians opting for experiential holidays to unexplored domestic destinations. While Jammu and Kashmir saw a decline in tourist figures due to political unrest, the biggest gainers were Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala. ANKITA SAXENA According …

Rajeev Jalnapurkar, CEO, Ramoji Film City, and the only Indian representative in the APAC Government Relations Sub-committee of IAAPA, USA, explains how the attractions industry can help to increase tourist numbers to India. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Virginia USA, represents facility, supplier, and individual members …

Drifting away from the family business, Bharat Bhushan Atree, Managing Director, Caper Travel Company, found his true calling in travel and making people travel. Spearheading one of the biggest inbound travel companies in India, he is today diversifying into many other verticals. What inspired you to make a foray into …

PATA India Chapter and WWF India jointly organised the Bagha Mitra Awards, recognising the work done at the grass-root level by custodians of wildlife, environment and nature. TT BUREAU The awards ceremony, held on December 19, was attended by environmentalists, special interest groups, and governments which promote sustainable tourism, wildlife …

The United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA) saw members from over 25 countries gather under one roof in Istanbul for its Golden Jubilee Congress. TRAVTALK spoke to the attendees to understand the challenges of the industry and how UFTAA plans to overcome them. NISHA VERMA FROM ISTANBUL I am …

With presentations on the destination, the Schiphol Airport as well as the visa process, Holland managed to motivate a roomful of travel agents to send their clients to the Land of Tulips. This has been the first tourism event I have attended in Mumbai and it has been organised well. …

Anjana Gosain, Chief Functionary Officer, Tiger Trust, claims that tourism in wildlife parks needs to be regulated and should follow eco-friendly guidelines. Tiger Trust is a non-profit organisation, which works against the poaching of tigers and trains the staff and visitors to increase awareness for successful prosecution of offences. Anjana …

Anchor Destinations will handle marketing and sales for Thailand-based DMC, Splendid Thai Holiday and aims to boost outbound traffic among Indian FIT, GIT and MICE travellers. Anchor Destinations, a start-up, has already ventured into many facets providing B2B solutions and DMC representations in its very first year of operations in …