Rhaetian Railway is happy that after being without any overseas customers from outside Europe for two years, Indians are now returning to Switzerland as bookings from India trickle in for its Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, says Sebastian Blaettler, Market Manager Asia-Pacific, Rhaetian Railway. Hazel Jain Sebastian Blaettler, Market …

India has always been an extremely important market for Malaysia Airlines, and being the fastest growing economy in the world at present, the country offers a huge potential. The airline sees many people flying into India from Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, and other countries, apart from the outbound travellers. Janice Alyosius …

India aced the vaccination drive, and now the resumption of flights and introduction of e-visas have made India a hot destination for travellers, says Arshdeep Anand, Chairperson, ATOAI Women’s Collective. She expresss hope that the country will reach the pre-pandemic levels by 2024, if the emerging variants are kept under …

With a major thrust towards boosting travel in India, the Indian government has announced that domestic tour operators will no longer be required to collect tax on overseas vacation packages sold to non-resident visitors. The travel fraternity applauds this move of the government. Janice Alyosius With the aim of boosting …

High pent-up demand, eased restrictions and higher consumer confidence are expected to drive recovery in domestic travel to over 80 per cent of the pre-pandemic level. However, segments such as outbound and inbound travel should see gradual recovery. TT Bureau The Indian tours and travel industry could see revenue increase …

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, which opened in Dubai in October last year, brings a new concept in hospitality to the emirate in line with its tourism strategy. A family-friendly destination inspired by mythical Thai and Arabian adventures, the resort promises fun-filled, activity-packed stays for the people of all ages. …

Rohit Ramachandran, CEO, Jazeera Airways says that airlines are expecting strong growth in all Indian destinations. Keeping that in view, the company plans to have a fleet of 35 aircraft by 2026, which will be exclusively neo type aircraft. Janice Alyosius Jazeera Airways was the first non-government airline in the …

Vistara airlines, which started flights to Paris six months back and also flies to London and Frankfurt, has tied up with Air France. The partnership or interline with Air France is meant for both airlines to help each other, says Sumeet Gosain, Head of Sales, India, Vistara. Nisha Verma Sumeet …

1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 destinations to take part in the event, which is being organised on the theme ‘The future of international travel and tourism’. Janice Alyosius More than 1,500 exhibitors and representatives from 112 global destinations, along with an estimated 20,000 attendees, are expected to take part in …