While technology has had a transforming impact on tourism, its uptake vary across different operators. While the large and financially strong enterprises are rapidly adopting and leveraging the benefits of technology, the traditional micro and small businesses are yet to adapt to the change. Nikitesh Joshi, Delivery Director, ATCS India, …

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), has announced that its 36th IATO Annual Convention will be held in Gandhinagar in Gujarat from December 16-19, 2021. There will also be post-convention tours for attendees, keeping all safety protocols in mind. NishaVerma The venue of the convention is The LeelaGandhinagar, shared Rajiv …

South African Tourism’s first virtual roadshow titled ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ is slated to be held between October 20-22, 2021 and is expected to see participation from over 100 South African suppliers. Hazel Jain The three-day roadshow will include an exclusive CEO address to the top travel trade and corporate CEOs in India. …

Thomas Cook (India) has expanded its footprint in Gujarat with the launch of a new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Surat. This expansion augments Thomas Cook India’s distribution and reach in Gujarat to 10 consumer access centres: 5 owned branches and 5 Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlets across Gujarat state. In …

Thomas Cook India and its Group Company SOTC Travel, have jointly surveyed over 2500 customers across India’s key metros like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and mini-metros like Pune and Tier 2 & 3 source markets, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Madurai, Kochi, Indore, Cuttack, Nagpur, Ahmedabad and Surat. The survey reveals …

The steady lifting of restrictions across India and international destinations, vaccine acceptance and the potential reopening of commercial flights, is giving rise to significant travel demand Additionally, India’s upcoming Festive Season is proving to be a powerful driver of travel desire. To capitalise on this high potential opportunity, Thomas Cook …

Ensuring that Indian Buddhist Circuit is promoted in the right way, MOT recently concluded a Buddhist Circuit train journey and conference in Varanasi. Nisha Verma The tour started from Delhi and went on to Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Varanasi. The conference was held in the Varanasi leg of the tour, …

Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Tourism, shared how they are preparing to offer an experiential journey for tourists and also planning region specific events to trigger the travel bug amongst people, while ensuring the bottlenecks in infrastructure development are taken care of. Nisha Verma In line with the theme of …

Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London, which will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London from 1 – 3 November 2021, in order to seal  meaningful business deals. Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London to …

Caravan tourism is slated to be the next big thing for Kerala Tourism after houseboats in three decades. What’s more, the Caravan Tourism Policy also offers investment subsidy to attract operators and incentivise the purchase of caravans. Kerala has announced a comprehensive, stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism Policy that will offer visitors …