In-the-Issue

Punjab woos tourism investors

The first ever Punjab Travel & Tourism Mart, organised recently in Mohali, aimed to attract investments in the tourism sector and put the state on world tourism map. Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister, Punjab, was among the dignitaries who attended the inaugural ceremony. Suhani Sood The Punjab Travel & Tourism Mart, …

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50 years of excellence

STIC Travel Group celebrated 50 years of its journey in the industry in New Delhi recently. Dr Karan Singh, Former Minister of Civil Aviation & Tourism, members of the group companies, and industry stalwarts graced the celebration. Suhani Sood STIC Travel Group commemorated five decades of excellence in travel at …

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Kenya to host OTOAI convention

The 5th Annual Convention of OTOAI will be organised at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, Kenya from 24-27 November 2023. About 200 delegates are expected to attend the flagship event. OTOAI officials said that the destination was chosen with an objective to build a strong bond with Kenya and tap the unexplored …

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46 nations attend PATA meet

Peter Semone, Chair, PATA, emphasises on sustainable tourism principles for India’s growth in the global market and its incredible potential as a source market for inbound tourism. Janice Alyosius Peter Semone, Chair, PATA, praised the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, for the organisation of PATA Travel Mart 2023, which …

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Recognising industry experts

Arabian Travel Awards are set to be held in Dubai on 25 October 2023, and will once again recognise the players making outstanding contribution to the industry’s growth in the Middle East. TT Bureau Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East market to appreciate the efforts of …

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Thailand’s mixed strategies pay off

Thailand has welcomed close to 900,000 Indian travellers in the first seven months this year and aims to cross the 1.6 million target by the year-end. The country now focuses on diverse tourism segments, including weddings, and families. Janice Alyosius Indian tourist arrivals in Thailand reached nearly 2 million before …

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Charter biz offers high profits

Private charters may sound like an expensive option, but it is not an unprofitable one. In fact, offering private charters to travellers is a more bankable option for tour operators and travel agents. Here’s a quick guide on how to make this a profitable choice. In a country like India, …

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Princess’ wedding cruise in Dec

Princess Cruises will organise a dedicated bridal fashion cruise in December 2023, under which signature wedding packages will be developed to attract the wedding clients. TT Bureau Princess Cruises recently unveiled an exciting new line-up of wedding packages, 25 years after hosting the first modern wedding at sea. The company …

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