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Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has named its Vice President Rajiv Mehra as the Chairman and Hony Secretary Rajesh Mudgill as the Co-chairman for its upcoming Vizag convention. TT Bureau In its Executive Committee meeting held recently in New Delhi, the new team of IATO deliberated on the issues in …

There is a need to add 180,000 hotel rooms across categories if India plans to host 20 million foreign tourists in the next 10 years, points out Vivek Nair, CMD, The Leela Palace, Hotels and Resorts. TT Bureau According to Vivek Nair, the tourism and hospitality industry has worked very …

Lauding the recently held TAAI Convention in Srinagar, EM Najeeb, India Travel Award Winner and MD, Air Travel Enterprises India, said that the right promotion, change of perception and enabling environment by the government is key to growth of tourism in the country. TT Bureau MOT, an enabler Lauding the …

For India Travel Award Winner — EM Najeeb, MD, Air Travel Enterprises India, India inbound is on a growth path despite small setbacks, but he’s optimistic that these hindrances will not remain for long. Nisha Verma Talking about growth in tourism in the country, EM Najeeb said, “Tourism in India …

Cox & Kings has launched a series of year-long events and offers curated for clients to mark its 260th anniver-sary in the travel business. The company recently hosted a glitzy evening to thank partners. TT Bureau The event was graced by KJ Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism amongst …

Sans Incredible Vacations offers its agent partners something not many tour operators in the industry offer – flexible fixed departures to the US. TT Bureau Sans Incredible Vacations has designed multiple fixed departures ex-USA. Nalin Kapadia, Vice Chairman, Sans Incredible Vacations, says, “Our fixed departures for the US are immensely flexible allowing passengers …

UNIGLOBE Travel South Asia has launched Impact 100 programme to replenish losses incurred by travel agency partners within 100 days. TT Bureau The Impact 100 programme by UNIGLOBE Travel South Asia is certainly needed for a market like India, which is currently facing the repercussions of GST as well commission cuts. Amanda …

The regional chapters of TAAI are trying their best to uplift members through workshops and training programmes along with helping them face challenges, both local and IATA-related. Here’s how… TT Bureau “The TAAI Convention 2018 in Srinagar will offer a first- hand experience of the destination to members and allow …

Central and Eastern Europe have taken a lead, according to Kesari Tours, followed by South and Central America, indicating that India’s growing outbound is getting more adventurous. While 2017 was comparatively slow for Kesari Tours – one of India’s leading tour operators – mostly because of the after-effects of demonetisation …

Realstar Hospitality lays special emphasis on building top line revenues, maximising efficiencies and minimising operating expenses. Talking about the growth and investment in the Indian market, Eric Barber, Senior Director, National Sales said, “With a 50 per cent ownership with the South Asian franchisee, Realstar Hospitality focuses on developing hotel …