The Young Environmentalists Programme recently organised a World Tourism Day Conclave on the theme ‘Sustainable Tourism – A Tool for Development’ in association with Creed Entertainment in Mumbai under the aegis of UNWTO. The event saw various state and international tourism boards, travel associations and airlines participate in the business …
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FAITH appoints new members
The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality elected its team of office bearers. Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC, remains Chairman, while Subhash Goyal has been elected its Secretary. TT Bureau FAITH has elected its new team of office bearers with Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC, reinstated as the …
Read More »NE one of MOT’s focus at WTM
World Travel Market London, a global event, responsible for reshaping the travel industry of the world is finally here. Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, who will be leading the Indian contingent at WTM, tells us how they are gearing up for their participation at this event …
Read More »Catch them young: MOT@Paryatan Parv
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is organising ‘Paryatan Parv’ from October 5-25, 2017 to engage the youth and all tourism stakeholders through various activites. The Parv aims at inculcating tourism culture among youths so they could become key influencers in promoting tourism in the country.
Read More »President honours tourism industry
The National Tourism Awards 2015-16 acknowledged the achievers in the travel and tourism industry at a ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan on September 27, 2017. President of India Ram Nath Kovind alongside K.J. Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, and Tourism Secretary Rashmi Verma presented the award. The President also …
Read More »Sun & sand in RAK delights OTOAI
The 3rd OTOAI Convention held in Ras Al Khaimah deliberated on creating new opportunities in the outbound business from India and how technology can take centre stage in boosting tourism.
Read More »Bringing laurels to the travel trade
The National Tourism Awards, held on September 27, 2017, acknowledged the importance of tourism in the country and honoured those who strive hard to make India travel experiences truly incredible. TRAVTALK finds out from winners how this accolade inspires them to ensure inclusive tourism as well as economic development. TT …
Read More »MOT envisages a ‘Swachh’ India
Lack of cleanliness is a major deterrent for foreign tourists coming into India. With renewed optimism, the Ministry of Tourism has taken the initiative for a clean India, making sure the country sheds this image. NIKHIL ANAND Cleanliness and hygiene have always been major deterrents for foreign tourists coming into …
Read More »PATA Travel Mart shines in Macao
The 40th edition of PATA Travel Mart 2017 (PTM 2017), hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), attracted 1,131 delegates from 66 global destinations. The delegate numbers embraced 460 sellers from 252 organisations and 37 destinations, along with 293 buyers from 281 organisations and 51 source markets.
Read More »Holland lures Mumbai agents
The NBTC Holland Marketing team along with Jet Airways India, and Schiphol Airport hosted a table-top event in Mumbai to showcase various products to the trade as well as promote the new flights to Amsterdam from Mumbai. The Holland Sales Mission in the city was attended by about 100 travel …
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