In-the-Issue

‘Find the Incredible You’ at WTM

Representing India at WTM London, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, shares details about the Indian pavilion at the event. Manas Dwivedi The theme for the Indian pavilion this year at WTM will be ‘Find the Incredible You’, inspired by the award-winning ‘Incredible India’ campaign …

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Infrastructure for M!CE in Odisha

Though Odisha holds much potential for tourism, key initiatives such as a five-fold increase in the tourism budget, a world-class convention centre, and addition of at least 5,000 rooms can help drive numbers. Kanchan Nath Addressing a gathering at the recently-concluded HRAO (Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha) Conclave, JK …

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India’s rate cuts in spotlight

At WTM 2019, India is sure to pack a punch with a bigger, stronger delegation. A lower visa fee and reduced GST on hotels, which have made travel to India more affordable, will set the ball rolling for tourism growth. Nisha Verma The positive atmosphere created for tourism in India, …

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Silver Jubilee year for ATOAI

Completing 25 years of its existence in 2019, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) is planning to celebrate the occasion in an innovative way. Manas Dwivedi Sharing fond memories of 25 years since its inception on September 22, 1994, the founding member and current President of ATOAI, Captain …

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TAFI concludes AGM in Gujarat

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) recently met at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat to conduct its AGM and discuss key topics, including TAFI Connect, to help it transition into the new year. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) conducted its AGM successfully in Gujarat close …

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MOT promotes Gandhi circuit

The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) will be promoting the Gandhi Gramin Tourism Circuit to highlight and showcase the life and times of the Father of the Nation. The ministry is also roping in IATO to actively promote these circuits. Manas Dwivedi As part of celebrity the 150th anniversary of Mahatma …

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WTM London in a new avatar

The revamped Buyer’s Club programme at WTM London this year aims to bring in the highest calibre of buyers and provide a more tailored experience to them. TT Bureau For the 40th anniversary of WTM London this year, the organisers have revamped the Buyers’ Club programme to create a new …

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Raebareli for Clarks Inn

Clarks Inn has opened the 32-key Om Clarks Inn, which provides world-class event spaces for corporates and for social occasions, in the town of Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. TT Bureau An upscale hotel, Om Clarks Inn lies close proximity to the Raebareli Railway Station and is located in the city’s commercial …

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The Prince opens doors

The Prince Akatoki London, which is the inaugural luxury hotel under the newly launched global brand ‘The Prince’, has opened doors after a multimillion-pound transformation. TT Bureau Located centrally on Great Cumberland Place in Marylebone, the five-star luxury hotel The Prince Akatoki London (formerly The Arch London), is ready to …

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B2B MiCE now online

An online platform for bookings, MICE ONLINE (MOL) was launched recently in New Delhi. This platform provides not just hotels, but also ancillary services for events. TT Bureau With an inventory of 100 hotels on the platform, including names like Marriott, Accor and Shangri-La, MOL offers ease of booking for …

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