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Airline profitability outlook will strengthen this year, reveals a recent report by IATA. After COVID, a net profit margin of 1.2% is something to celebrate, avers Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA. Recording a 0.6% net profit margin is indeed a challenge for the industry. TT Bureau Stronger profitability is supported …

India’s aviation market has witnessed remarkable growth, becoming the third-largest domestic market globally. MoCA has focused on promoting regional connectivity through UDAN scheme. The sector faces challenges such as seasonal fluctuations and capacity constraints. Efforts are being made to rationalize pricing, with reductions on key routes. Janice Alyosius India has …

New Delhi: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is thrilled to embark on a series of roadshows in India, showcasing the diverse and enchanting country. The roadshow will cover six major cities in South and West India, with the aim of strengthening the relationship between Nepal and its neighbouring country. NTB has …

New Delhi: Indian visitors travelling to Sultanate of Oman increased to a record 63,492 in April 2023, according to Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. The Ministry said the Indian tourist flow to the Sultanate has been highest in the past 15 years. In January 2023, the Ministry stated, the …

New Zealand, a niche tourism destination, is working hard to provide a great visitor experience and sustainably develop international tourism while creating employment, protecting heritage and replenishing nature. TT Bureau In an incredibly competitive market, New Zealand is working hard to find ways to stand out from the crowd. They …

Rajat Gera, Director of Sales & Marketing, Six Senses Fort Barwara, believes that the property, which played host to big celebrity weddings in the very first year of its opening, is getting popular not only through word of mouth, but also by making sure that the guests get a personalised …

Tourism Australia’s ambitious goal of hitting the one million arrival mark from India could just as well be achieved before deadline, as more and more agents sell Australia and its Signature Experiences that immerse the traveller and lure them to stay back longer. Hazel Jain India is now number four …

The Indian sports tourism market is a booming subsegment and offers substantial possibilities for experiential tourism, corporate, and MICE travel. Amit Vyas, Head – MICE & Sports Travel, DreamSetGo, highlights some exceptional sports-related experiences that the company offers. Hazel Jain What are some of the MICE/ MISE trends that you …

Switzerland Tourism is promoting the Swiss Travel System as a convenient and sustainable way to explore the country, which can be accessed with one ticket. The Swiss Travel Pass enables visitors to explore Switzerland seamlessly by train, bus or boat, says Misha Gambetta, Director India, Switzerland Tourism. Hazel Jain What …

Tim Jones, VP & MD for Asia Pacific, Celebrity Cruises, says that they have a two-fold plan to attract Indian passengers, which includes boosting their numbers from India and promoting India’s culture & heritage to the world. Two of its ships – Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Edge, are set to …