Roslina Arbak, MD and CEO, Desaru Development Holdings One Sdn Bhd, supports promotion of Desaru Coast – a new destination for the Indian market – and announces its largest incentive package at a total of Rs. 12 million to entice Indian travellers, event and wedding planners and corporates. Hazel Jain …

Rural tourism is slowly gaining popularity among travellers and why not? Exploring rural destinations can help to know the traditional roots of a state! If you are planning to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and explore the village houses, taste simple yet …

Wellness tourists look for more immersive experiences rather than just relaxation, party or luxury breaks. They seek locations where there is more focus on activities, especially connected to fitness, health and wellbeing, share experts with TravTalk. They also share their views on other issues related to wellness tourism. Janice Alyosius …

Aviation industry needs to be clear with governments on what is needed from regulations, it must deliver on commitment of net zero emissions and improve gender diversity, says Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA, while presenting the association’s annual report at the AGM. Nisha Verma The aviation industry is on course …

TT Bureau The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced an upgrade to its outlook for the airline industry’s financial performance in 2022 as the recovery from the Covid-19 crisis picks up pace. IATA forecasts that the industry losses are expected to reduce to -$9.7 billion (improved from the October …

Developed on the concept of ‘Back to Your Roots’, Monteria Village offers an authentic village experience with a modern touch, while making sure that the guests fall in love with the natural surroundings. TT Bureau Monteria Village is a destination designed to give a guest an elevated experience of quintessential …

Singapore Tourism Board (STB), along with Resorts World Cruises (RWC) and Royal Caribbean International (RCI), recently organised a webinar on ‘Reimagine Cruising from Singapore’, which updated the travel trade in India about cruising from Singapore and the latest cruise offerings. Nisha Verma GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East & …

New Delhi: The island of Lombok, which is part of the magnificent Indonesian archipelago, (known for) is renowned for the pristine beauty of its untainted landscape, which draws travelers from all over the world. Away Lombok Mandalika and Amber Lombok Beach by Cross Collection have joined the company’s expanding portfolio …

Continuing with its series of webinars to help the travel trade discover Spain, the Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai, along with Barcelona Tourism, recently conducted a webinar titled ‘Know Barcelona’. Barcelona is a city with a wide range of original leisure options that encourage you to visit it time …

With International Yoga Day being celebrated worldwide, India is making the right moves to attract tourists in the country looking at it as a wellness and spiritual destination, especially in the post-COVID world. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, at the International Day of Yoga (IDY) programme in …