Travelling to J&K has become a lot cheaper. TravTalk gains some insight in a tête-à-tête with Farooq Ahmad Shah, Former Secretary Tourism, Jammu & Kashmir. Nikhil Anand Tourism has been the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy and the recent strides that the government has taken to boost tourism in the …
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The Maharashtra Tour Organisers Association (MTOA) members are facing huge problems in various states that is affecting their clients while on the road. Pay heed, MTOA requests the states. Many tour operators in Maharashtra have been complaining of problems their clients are facing while on road in specific states. Speaking …
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ICPB’s 10th Conventions India Conclave (CIC) will be held in Hyderabad from August 29-31 at HICC. The theme for the 10th annual convention of India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) is ‘Expanding the Boundaries–Mission Possible.’ The Conventions India Conclave (CIC) will focus on all segments of the MICE industry, creating an …
Read More »Tourist arrival to Odisha has shown an upward trend as a result of the state tourism’s aggressive campaign. Arti Ahuja, Principal Secretary, Odisha Tourism, talks about the efforts taken to place the state prominently on the domestic and global tourism map. Kanchan Nath The State of Odisha secured 3rd rank …
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By Ahana Gurung In a bid to foster a sense of camaraderie among the travel fraternity, Enterprising Travel Agent’s Association (ETAA) organised their second domestic convention at Leonia Holistic Destination, Hyderabad. The convention attracted participants from all over the country and gathered more than 200 attendees who engaged in networking …
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The technology provider has diversified its offerings with its foray into hospitality and is investments through its latest white paper ‘Online Travel 2020’. The industry nears a new age of online travel with rapid evolution and innovation taking place in every sector. Newer business models have come into play and …
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While last year was full of highs and lows for the travel industry, an optimistic Vinod Zutshi, Secretary-Tourism, Govt. of India, reveals that India Tourism’s double-digit growth surpassed the global tourism growth rate and chalks out plans to accelerate the progress in this year. AHANA GURUNG Q How has 2016 …
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The association’s Western Region Chapter wants its members to interact with students as guest lecturers at two of the educational institutes it has tied up with. Knowledge shared, it says, is knowledge gained. HAZEL JAIN The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) Western Region Chapter is keen on making its …
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Partha Chatterjee, President, Skål Club of Bombay, has been trying to make the club more professional and streamline it while expanding its membership base by including individuals and entities from allied industries as well. Ever since he took over the mantle in October 2016, Partha Chatterjee, President, Skål Club of …
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Dubai Tourism office in India now has a separate team for Dubai Business Events, which would specifically work towards boosting MICE business from India. NISHA VERMA The first of its kind four-city roadshow for Dubai Business Events saw several stakeholders like DMCs and hotels showcasing their MICE offerings and products …
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