In-the-Issue

Climbing above tourism plateau

Now that the travel business has levelled off and reached a plateau, countries are trying to cash in on the momentum for further growth by adding to the infrastructure and offerings. NTOs in India are attempting to push their numbers Inder Raj Ahluwalia Christine Mukharji, Country Manager, Austrian National Tourist …

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Full house at IATO convention

The 38th IATO Annual Convention, organised recently in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on the ‘Inbound Tourism and Emerging Sustainable Trends’ theme, debated on the changing landscape of Indian tourism. The convention also brought into limelight the tourism of the host city. Janice Alyosius The 38th IATO Annual Convention, hosted recently in …

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Malaysia eyes tier II, III cities

Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to the Indian market paints a promising future for Indian tourists seeking to explore the vibrant and culturally rich nation, says Datuk Musa, Deputy Director General of Promotion for Malaysia. Janice Alyosius India, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse population, has always been a captivating market …

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Melia sees 15% rise from India

India is an important market for Melia Hotels International. With the outbound tourism from the country growing, Melia conducts a roadshow to further boost their business from the market. Sara Haque Melia Hotels International recently conducted a roadshow at The Hyatt Regency, Delhi, with an aim to boost the outbound …

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Mohanty gets honorary degree

JK Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group & Chairman, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha, has been conferred with the Degree of Letters (Honoris Causa) by KIIT, a deemed to be university. TT Bureau J K Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group & Chairman, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha, was conferred with the …

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Reimagining tourism in India

Evoke Experiences, with its tagline ‘Reimagining Destinations’, brings a plethora of wonderful experiences across its six properties in India. The brand is promoting its tourism and hospitality packages with immersive roadshows across the country. Sara Haque Experiential tourism is gaining popularity as people nowadays look for something different. They want …

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Empowering industry

World Travel Market London 2023 announces the agenda featuring over 60 sessions and introducing eight new tracks across three stages. The focus is on empowering the industry. TT Bureau World Travel Market London 2023 has unveiled its agenda, featuring prominent speakers and insightful seminars. With over 60 conference sessions lined …

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IHCL on expansion spree in Northeast

IHCL is actively expanding its hotel presence in India, with a focus on both new and existing markets. It has recently opened hotels in Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata and Kerala, and have upcoming openings in Mumbai. The hotel chain has a strong pipeline of 80 hotels, with plans to enter new …

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Agents to airlines: Have discount parity

With airlines offering discounts on their direct booking channels, travel agents are now asking the airlines for discount parity and not just rate parity. Ankit Bajaj, Founder, Chiky Travels, based in Ahmedabad, speaks out after losing a large chunk of clients because of direct discounts offered by airlines. Hazel Jain …

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‘India our No. 1 source market’

Radhey Tawar, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, says they are all set woo corporate and leisure travellers with their diverse portfolio in Sri Lanka and eyeing M!CE & wedding business. TT Bureau It has been only a month into his new role as the Chief Commercial Officer …

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