Switzerland Tourism has launched its summer campaign for 2017. The winter campaign focuses on active holidays and adventure activities in Switzerland. With focus on the winter tourists, the winter campaign — ‘You can but you don’t have to’ — showcases multiple options like skiing, sledging and snowboarding for the active …

Kazakhstan is out to woo the Indian MICE market and the travel trade as it recently showcased its products at an event in New Delhi in association with Global Air. Organisers of the event, VikasKhanduri, CEO, Holiday Merchants, said that they have been known as the Russian consolidators for a …

Hotel Park Ocean, which began operations in mid-2016, focuses on brand awareness and expects to grow its market share in 2017 through travel partners. Sandeep Jain, Managing Director, Hotel Park Ocean, feels that the USP of the property is its pricing along with facilities such as meetings and banquet space, …

The year 2016 witnessed a surge in domestic tourism with increasing number of Indians opting for experiential holidays to unexplored domestic destinations. While Jammu and Kashmir saw a decline in tourist figures due to political unrest, the biggest gainers were Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Kerala. ANKITA SAXENA According …

Reunion Island witnessed an approximate growth of 68 per cent in Indian tourist arrivals in 2016. The tourism board is taking up promotional activities such as Fam tours, training chefs and organising a food festival in Chennai. Reunion Island offers a wide range of breathtaking landscapes and abundant scenic beauty. …

With an aim to sensitise the travel trade and keep them abreast about the latest developments, PATA India Chapter hosted the 5th Update and Outlook Meeting with the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, and Air India on December 26, 2016, in New Delhi. Vinod Zutshi, Secretary-Tourism, Govt. of India …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced a strategic partnership with TUI India topromote and enhance its presence in the Indian market. With this alliance, Ras Al Khaimah TDA aims to further strengthen the key aspects of the destination amongst the Indian audience. The partnership came into effect …

Rajeev Jalnapurkar, CEO, Ramoji Film City, and the only Indian representative in the APAC Government Relations Sub-committee of IAAPA, USA, explains how the attractions industry can help to increase tourist numbers to India. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Virginia USA, represents facility, supplier, and individual members …

Drifting away from the family business, Bharat Bhushan Atree, Managing Director, Caper Travel Company, found his true calling in travel and making people travel. Spearheading one of the biggest inbound travel companies in India, he is today diversifying into many other verticals. What inspired you to make a foray into …

ATOAI’s newly-elected President Capt. Swadesh Kumar plans to increase the membership of the association to 2000 and inculcate a collaborative environment for smooth functioning during his term. Capt. Swadesh Kumar has been appointed as the President of Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) for 2017-19. According to him, the …