France is stepping up efforts to attract Indian tourists with streamlined visa processes, enhanced vegetarian options, and the legacy of the 2024 Olympics. Key initiatives include promoting weddings, improving connectivity, and offering unique experiences, aiming to position the country as a top destination for Indian travellers. Byline: Janice Alyosius As …
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Women have always led by example. Whether it is braving the society’s clichés or balancing the several roles they play, they have always ensured that their actions speak louder than words. While they do not doubt the calibre of men in the travel industry today, they do not hold back …
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While the tourism industry expressed hope of a promising 2019, the year couldn’t quite match expectations. Performance and revenues remained mediocre, while a few government policies acted as a silver lining. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & Managing Director, Air India We began operating nine international routes in FY 2019-20 and many …
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At the third edition of their annual B2B showcase – Experience France – Sheetal Munshaw, Director, Atout France in India, said that tourist arrivals from India to France jumped from 3,65,000 in 2014 to 7,00,000 in 2018. Hazel Jain Having doubled the short- term visa numbers from India to France …
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The region, new to the Indian outbound, is leveraging Paris’ popularity to attract attention and eventually footfalls through its gastronomy, culture and diverse topography. Hazel Jain from Provence This year’s Goût de France (Good France) 2019 has chosen Provence as the featured destination that will be showcased at the various …
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As per industry projections, Champagne consumption will increase by more than 70% in the next three years, making the region a perfect destination for Indians. TT Bureau Champagne is a wine region within the historical province of Champagne in the northeast of France and is easily accessible from Paris and …
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As part of its commitment, Trafalgar encourages agents across India, including Tier II and III cities, to become partners and participate in workshops. Hazel Jain Nicholas Lim, President, Trafalgar, Asia, was in India recently as part of Trafalgar’s inaugural ‘Europe Britain Day’ that travelled to Mumbai and Bengaluru along with …
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Some segments of Indian outbound tourism are showing maximum gain. To identify these segments-from small groups, large groups, leisure travellers, incentive travel or other categories-TRAVTALK speaks with industry players. INDER RAJ AHLUWALIA Sulaiman Suip, Director, Touralism Maysia With middle class families spending more on foreign travel, India is a …
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The Rendez-vous en France Travel Market was held from March 28-29, 2017, in Rouen. This flagship event organised by Atout France and its partners gathered over 2,100 tourism operators and enabled French destinations to give visitors a first-hand, ‘live’ experience of what they have on offer. ANUPRIYA BISHNOI FROM FRANCE …
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Rouen and Normandy hosted the 12th Rendez-vous en France Travel Market from March 28-29, 2017. On the sidelines of the tourism trade fair organised by Atout France, France Tourism Development Agency, TRAVTALK spoke to Sheetal Munshaw, India Director, Atout France, on the growth of Indian tourists in the country and …
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