The key to developing tourism holistically is to have an integrated strategy between regional airports, regional and national tourism boards of India, and airline/tour operators. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, shares his perspective. Hazel Jain How can the country develop its domestic tourism? Key, is an integrated …
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Inspite of few flagging bookings, the unanimous opinion is that 2022 will be a jackpot for the wedding industry, not just for domestic destinations but with families venturing into international locations as well. Hazel Jain The great Indian wedding – a once-in-a-lifetime event for many – has seen a tumultuous …
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It all boils down what India’s priority is? Is it to build a stronger domestic push, or, new international inbound development? The key to have holistic tourism development is to have an integrated strategy. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory. Hazel Jain There is a direct co-relation between …
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With the growing travel trend in India, Thomas Cook observes 60 per cent increase in leisure travel bookings, with Delhi being their best performing market in the country. Janice Alyosius A combination of shutdown fatigue, borders re-opening and vaccine approvals have sparked, India’s interest to travel. As compared to September …
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TravelBullz claims to have a strong foothold in India and Thailand, and plans to keep it that way. TravelBullz, in collaboration with Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT), is organising the Indian Travel League (ITL) and partnering with Destino, Chennai-based representation organisation to expand their reach in Southern India. Janice Alyosius TravelBullz …
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Rajan Kalra, Director Sales, Suba Group speaks about strengthening their presence in the leisure and wedding segment post their acquisition of 1589 hotels in July this year. TT Bureau The Suba Group started operations in the mid-nineties with its first hotel in Colaba, Mumbai. With the remarkable success of Suba …
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With a strong proposition for its hospitality partners, Tripjack is focused on offering rich content to the travel agents with an aggressive focus on hotels over the next 12-18 months as their distribution partner. The platform is also looking to expand outside India starting with Middle East. Tripjack is a …
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PATA India recently invited leading marketing and PR organisation from Europe, called Representation Plus, to share their views and information about market readiness for tourism to India. Titled ‘Destination India: A European Perspective & Opportunities’ it saw speakers from four important source markets—UK & Ireland, France, Spain and Italy. Nisha …
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After a gap of 20 months, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) hosted a physical Members Meet. Everyone appeared positive and expecting increase in international travel and improvement in business in the coming months after the news of borders reopening. Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI Indian market is one of …
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Tourism in India is going to be different post-pandemic. People are scared to travel and their demands are different from before, say inbound operators and experts. On a positive note, they seek vaccination overdrive for the travelling public & chart out new itineraries and destination. Janice Alyosius Tourists coming to …
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