Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, puts emphasis on diversified tourism in the country. Micro-level planning, targeted marketing beyond conventional destinations, and synergy between business and leisure travel are key to tourism growth, she says. Janice Alyosius India has immense potential to attract inbound tourism with its diverse …

Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, puts emphasis on the need to make politicians aware about the employment generation power of the tourism and hospitality sector in India. TT Bureau Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, urged the Indian hospitality and tourism industry to highlight its employment-generating potential to politicians and make …

Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, emphasizes on the need for a holistic approach to the country’s tourism growth, integrating domestic and overseas promotion, infrastructure development, sanitation, skill development, and collaboration with state governments. Janice Alyosius The tourism sector in India sees a surge in domestic and inbound …

The tourism surge in Ayodhya, which has rich historical and cultural significance, is not just driven by religious sentiment but also by curiosity, says Prateek Hira, Chairman, IATO–UP Chapter. Janice Alyosius Ayodhya, the holy city situated on the banks of Sarayu river in Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing an unprecedented surge …

PATA India Chapter has been elected to its board and will represent 28 chapters around the world. Also, the 47th edition of the PATA Travel Mart 2024 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand between 27-29 August. TT Bureau The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected PATA India Chapter to …

DDP Group organised the ‘Travel M!CE & Corporate Show’ at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre in Jaipur recently. The event, which saw over 1,600 meetings, provided a platform for the industry titans and corporate leaders to discuss important issues, with focus on the utility of Online Booking Tools (OBTs). Janice Alyosius …

The Indian traveller is evolving and making repeat visits to a destination they want to discover in a different way, for a different reason. Industry leaders share their views. Neil Patil, Founder, CTO & COO, Veena World Repeat travel has become an increasingly popular trend for us, especially to destinations …

Amid an era of transformation, Singapore Tourism Board is poised for a dynamic leap into 2024. The tourism board unveils an extensive blueprint to increase tourist numbers from India. TT Bureau In a pivotal move, which is set to redefine the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) presence in India, Markus Tan …

Lakshadweep has gained spotlight as a key domestic travel destination following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the archipelago. Experts feel the destination needs better infrastructural facilities to cash in on its potential. Janice Alyosius & Hazel Jain The mesmerizing island group of Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea has …

Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, reflects on the year gone by, plans for the company & the travel startup landscape in India. Hazel Jain What is your prime focus right now? With the Indian Angels show, I got the opportunity to pursue my interest in helping startups and aspiring entrepreneurs on …