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Alejandro De La Osa, CEO, Europamundo Vacations, shares with TRAVTALK the company’s achievements in developing tours in Saudi Arabia and their strategy for the India market. Ensuring unique experiences to travellers and offering a full guarantee to partners is key to growth, he says. Janice Alyosius Leading travel company Europamundo …

Stuba has been at the forefront of introducing new travel agent-friendly features that have become trendsetters and its new curated approach is about match-making the right set of hotels to the right set of agents, says Yusuf Diwan, Head of Sales, MiddleEast and Asia, Stuba. TT Bureau How has Stuba …

India is looking like a lucrative market right now, specially for its luxury travellers. With China still being pretty much closed, which used to be one of the biggest luxury spenders internationally, today the focus is on India, says Edgar Lacker, Chief Executive Officer, Aviareps. Hazel Jain Look at the …

The recent launch of direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Bangkok and Singapore has ignited enthusiasm among local travel agents and hoteliers, as it presents a game-changing opportunity for them. The increased connectivity is expected to have a transformative impact on tourism, businesses, and the overall economy of the Indian state. …

The new IATO team discussed important issues, including the demand over SEIS, with its members at a luncheon meeting in New Delhi recently.  It was announced that the 38th IATO Convention will be held from 29 September to 2 October at Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra. Nisha Verma The Indian Association …

India emerged as the leading source market for outbound travel last year, according to IPK International’s World Travel Monitor report presented by ITB Berlin. Despite the travel restrictions, the country registered slightly better travel volume than in 2019. TT Bureau There is a solid progression in the outbound trips by …

Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI, recalls his meeting with Ministry of Civil Aviation over the Jet Airways fiasco where he had suggested having an insurance cover for the travel agents to protect them against airline failure. Hazel Jain After the Jet Airways issue, the situation surfaces again, as Go First airlines …

With its young population and diverse offerings, India’s tourism sector presents a unique opportunity for economic expansion, job creation, and social equity in the country, says Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa for India. Janice Alyosius Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa for India, speaking at the ASSOCHAM’s India Tourism Conference held recently, highlighted …

Indian Aviation industry has been showing positive signs by recording the highest recovery figures post-COVID, not just domestically but internationally as well. However, Go First declaring bankruptcy and cancelling its flights in peak summer travel month, comes as a setback. The industry shares what is in store for India in …

New Delhi: The Philippines, a nation blessed with 7,641 islands, invites explorers and adventurers to embark on a remarkable odyssey through its diverse and breathtaking island destinations. Each island possesses its own unique allure, promising unforgettable experiences that will leave travelers in awe. Palawan: A Paradise Untouched Prepare to be …