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NDC, AI & nature in focus @TAFI

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) recently held its annual convention in the Ninh Binh province of Vietnam. The convention, attended by around 385 delegates, offered its members an opportunity to discover an unexplored region of Vietnam, as well as get insights from experts on pertinent issues affecting the …

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IATO convention in August

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is geared up for its convention in August and the upcoming elections in April-May. In its bid to strengthen itself on a pan India basis, the association has special focus on increasing its membership, for which it has also reduced fees in many …

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Traffic for Kumbh continues to rise

The Maha Kumbh Mela is underway at Prayagraj, UP, from 13 January to 26 February, a once-in-144-year event marked by rare celestial alignments. Skyscanner observes a significant increase in travel interest for the event and shares trends. TT Bureau Renowned as one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, The Maha …

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Tourism isn’t a zero-sum game for us’

Goa is performing better than the national average and has great resilience and adaptability in the competitive tourism, says Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Govt of Goa, while dismissing reports on the decline in the state’s tourist footfalls. Goa’s overall tourist footfall in 2024 shows a robust 21 per cent …

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‘Bridge inbound-outbound disparity’

India’s tourism sector is at a critical stage, burdened by policy roadblocks, infra gaps, and imbalance in inbound and outbound travel. Arjun Sharma, Chairman, Select Group, suggests bold reforms and innovative strategies to unlock the country’s vast potential. Janice Alyosius Drawing attention to the systemic inefficiencies and policy shortcomings faced …

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ProChile celebrates 50 years

ProChile commemorated its 50th anniversary with the Indian stakeholders in New Delhi recently. The event celebrated not just ProChile’s achievements, but Chile’s evolution as a global player in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. Surbhi Sharma Established to promote Chilean exports, attract foreign investment, and enhance tourism, ProChile has spent five …

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Bali serves Indian cuisines in style

Celebrated for its North Indian cuisine, Frangipaani’s second outlet in Bali combines rich flavours with opulent decor. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Shaikh Mokrabin, Executive Chef, Frangipaani at Prana Bali by Impiana Private Villas Seminyak, shares the recipe of restaurant’s success and its signature dishes. Janice Alyosius Frangipaani, renowned …

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South Africa eyes 100k Indians

India has emerged as the seventh-largest overseas international market for South Africa, reflecting its growing significance in bilateral travel ties. Nombulelo Guliwe, CEO, South African Tourism, was in India recently as part of a bigger delegation to further the connections that the two countries have forged. Hazel Jain Emphasising the …

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Thai VietJet Air sets Mumbai base

Thai VietJet Air, part of the VietJet Group, has chosen Mumbai as its first destination to set its footprint into India. But this is only the beginning, assures Woranate Laprabang, CEO, Thai VietJet Air, with ambitious plans for this interesting market and a very long wish list of cities it …

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Technology redefines B2B business

As the travel industry rebounds with vigour, RezLive.com is all set to take advantage of this transformation. From diversifying its product portfolio to introducing seamless tech-driven solutions, the company is redefining the B2B travel experience and reinforcing its commitment to partners and travellers alike. Surbhi Sharma In an era where …

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