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Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the public sector undertaking, operates exclusive trains to offer varied experiences for travellers and promote rail-bound domestic and inbound tourism in India. TT Bureau The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is a pioneer in religious tourism, regional tourism, and luxury trains …

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) posts a turnaround in operating profits at RM556 million from RM767 million a year ago. Its passenger traffic and capacity increased by 5.7X and 6.9X, respectively year on year and recorded an average load factor of 75 per cent for 2022. TT Bureau Malaysia Aviation Group …

Liam Findlay, CEO, Miral Destinations, highlights the importance of Indian market for Yas Island and says their focus is on promoting the destination in India, improving ties with the travel trade, and tapping M!CE & wedding segments. Janice Alyosius Liam Findlay, Chief Executive Officer, Miral Destinations, highlighting the importance of …

Tim Clark, President, Emirates, says the airline’s focus is on robust business model and commitment to meeting customer needs. He highlights the need for innovation and flexibility in the dynamic aviation market. Janice Alyosius Emirates airlines has emerged as one of the most resilient and innovative airlines in the aviation …

Sudesh Kumar Poddar, President, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), claims that urging the government to bring more events and boost M!CE industry in the country will be his key focus, which will not only bring business to hotels across India, but will also create better tourism …

From one rowboat to 95 years of fulfilling travel dreams on the roads, rivers and rails of the world, the Globus family of brands has covered a long journey. TT Bureau What began nearly a century ago as a rowboat ride across Switzerland’s Lake Lugano has rippled into a robust …

Rajiv Mehra thanks IATO members for re-electing him as President, says electing six office-bearers unopposed is ‘unprecedented in IATO’s history’ and promises that his team, elected for the two-year term, will try its best to do whatever it could do for the travel fraternity. Nisha Verma The Indian Association of …

Can we make the tourism industry a dynamic one? Yes! And we must. The best way to get there is using technology. Digital advancements are going to be the key enabler of efficiency and market dominance, and innovative SaaS start-ups that build the right solutions will be a good investment …

Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia at VFS Global, highlights the steps taken to improve customer experience, the future of traditional visa processing, and the collaboration with travel trade partners. Janice Alyosius The lifting of border restrictions and revival of international air travel have unleashed the pent-up demand …

Do you know who was behind the city tours that Hollywood celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, and Tom Holland took recently in India? Meet Eesha Singh and Harshvardhan Tanwar, Co-founders of No Footprints, who curated the experiences of the stars in Mumbai and brought the city back on the global …