In an interview with TRAVTALK, Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, Booking.com, shares travel trends for 2024. Along with many other travel segments, sports is also on the upswing, he shares. Surbhi Sharma Indian travellers are exploring the domestic offerings in an extensive way. From …

Lords Hotels & Resorts is making significant strides in its 2024 expansion strategy with the recent acquisition of a new property in Purulia, West Bengal. The upcoming Lords Eco Inn Purulia will open in early 2025 and feature elegantly designed rooms. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of …

‘Change’ has been the keyword in the Air India story for the last two years, and the way things are moving forward, it is likely that we see a different face of the airline, as well as Indian aviation at large, shares Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India. Nisha …

‘Call for Papers’ by World Travel Market London 2024 invites global innovators to shape the future of travel. Diverse voices converge on key themes at the event, fostering progress and inclusivity for a sustainable industry. TT Bureau World Travel Market London 2024 has officially opened its ‘Call for Papers’, inviting …

The future of tourism in the Eastern Region will depend on how effectively stakeholders collaborate to address challenges, while balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations. Eastern regions may need to tweak their offerings to cater to diverse traveller segments, says Manav Soni, Chairman, Eastern India, TAAI. The future …

Egyptair celebrated its 92nd anniversary with Indian travel trade partners in New Delhi recently. The airline, planning to increase frequencies between New Delhi and Cairo, announces a 45% discount on bookings from Delhi to Egypt. Growth in all sectors, especially wedding tourism sector, will drive the air traffic between two …

Who would have thought that Karnataka’s largest city will become one of India’s star attractions. It has quietly developed hotel and airport infrastructure for not just MICE but also leisure, with great connections to domestic and international destinations.  looks at why Bengaluru has become an attractive proposition the world cannot …

While Incredible India continues campaigning for its MOT registration among the trade, agents are facing difficulties in getting things in order to be eligible for the same. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) had recently invited the Incredible India team, led by Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director …

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) chapters are working towards helping its members reach a common goal – their empowerment, says Ajay Prakash, the National President of the association. Sharing updates about the long-pending TAFI Annual Convention, Prakash says that they are in talks with three destinations for the same, …

Tourism industry has been experiencing an upward trajectory globally. However, India’s inbound tourism sector is yet to reclaim its glory enjoyed a few years ago. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, underscores the challenges hindering the country from attaining the much-needed boost, while also highlighting the efforts made by the association over …