NTO

If it’s golf, it’s definitely Thailand

Thailand continues to be a dream destination for golfers from all around the world. In a recent survey, more than 97% respondents reveal that they rate Thaland as a top-quality destination for a golfing break. The Thai Golf  Passport has also been launched in India to offer Indian golfers a …

Read More »

The future is suddenly closer

Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, discusses the NTO’s tweaked strategy with some new focus areas as well as its renewed attention to bring in e-visas. South African Tourism is also playing an active role in ensuring that the costs to visit the country remain realistic despite …

Read More »

Record meetings for Korea

Korea Travel Expo, which was held from June 22-24, recorded a total of 900 meetings and on average 160+ B2B engagements per exhibitor from South Korea, shares Young-Geul Choi, Director, Korea Tourism Organization, New Delhi office. Nisha Vermaa The delegation, led by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), for the Korea Travel …

Read More »

Tourism from India to resume

In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Sammy Yahia, Director of Tourism (India & Philippines), Israel Tourism, discusses what measures his country has been taking to reopen its doors to vaccinated tourists and when can Indian passport holders expect to visit Israel. Hazel Jain Is Israel open to travellers from India …

Read More »

Korea enthrals Indian buyers

The recently-concluded Korea Travel Expo saw buyers from across India having B2B meetings with over 15 suppliers from South Korea, including DMCs, RTOs and attractions. While many buyers appreciated the positive attitude of exhibitors from Korea, others are planning to travel to Korea as soon as borders open. Pradnya Naik, …

Read More »

Impact of Israel unrest mitigated

Yossef Fatael, CEO, Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association and Vice President, UFTAA, shares that the recent unrest in Israel impacted inbound tourism to the country only for a week, and that they are ready to receive tourists as they are the most vaccinated country in the world currently. Nisha Verma …

Read More »

Korea is just around the corner

More than 15 exhibitors are set to meet the Indian travel trade at the first virtual ‘Korea Travel Expo’ from June 22-24, 2021. Young-Geul Choi, Director, Korea Tourism Organization, New Delhi office, talks about the objective behind the event. Nisha Verma Young-Geul Choi says that currently as the second wave …

Read More »

Winners rejoice!

The Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai announces nine winners who won Amazon vouchers on participating in all the three webinars that were conducted in April 2021. Those who missed out – worry not. The National Tourist Office will be organising another series of webinars focusing on interesting topics in …

Read More »

Experiencing Spain

In order to ensure a continuous and seamless interaction with the travel trade in India, the Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai has been conducting a series of webinars on fun and exciting topics which will spill into June as well. Attend all three of the upcoming webinars, participate in …

Read More »