Tag Archives: Kashmir

A busy agenda for FAITH

FAITH is planning to conduct a solidarity meeting with stakeholders of the industry from Kashmir, revealed Subhash Goyal, Honorary Secretary, FAITH. TT Bureau Subhash Goyal has revealed that FAITH and its Board members will be going to Srinagar to express their solidarity with the travel and hospitality industry of Jammu …

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Reigning supreme in the Valley

For a date with serenity and peace, the Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar, serves as the perfect getaway   allowing guests to relax amidst lush apple trees and ancient groves overlooking the mountains. TT Bureau Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar boasts of 20 luxury bedroom cottages, club lounge, best-in-class dining experience …

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Promising growth and innovation

The TAAI office bearers, Sanjay Narula, Vice President; Jyoti Mayal, Secretary General; and Imtiaz Qureshi, Treasurer, tell TRAVTALK what it took to put together the convention in Jammu and Kashmir and how the association is set to alter tourists’ perception of Kashmir as a destination. Convention and Theme “For years, …

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Europe tops Kesari list

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 …

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Navi Mumbai airport in 4-5 yrs

Indian aviation seems to be on an upswing bringing with it severe congestion and frustrating capacity crunch at key airports. Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India, enlists what the ministry is doing to combat this while planning for a billion trips. HAZEL JAIN Addressing a …

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Emerging markets on MOT radar

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is undertaking aggressive marketing and promotional campaigns under a restructured scheme. With a thematic and market specific Incredible India 2.0 campaign, the ministry is targeting emerging markets like Japan, Spain, China and Russia. ANKITA SAXENA This year at ITB Berlin, the delegation from …

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World arrivals increase 5%, India increase 15%

Alphons Kannanthanam, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism says the sector has the biggest multiplier effect for any economy, as for every rupee spent, you get `4 back. KANCHAN NATH The Minister was invited as the Chief Guest at an event organised by Travel Agents Association of Kashmir at …

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Challenges of domestic tourism

Domestic tourism is said to be the backbone of the tourism industry. However, stakeholders feel that challenges like demonetisation, GST, lack of infrastructure, connectivity and advent of OTAs have stalled growth. SIMRANJEET S. ARORA Deepak Khanna, Chief Operating Officer Travel Boutique Online Challenges in domestic tourism are short-term like GST and demonetisation. …

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