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M!CE biz grows in North-East

With significant improvement in the North-East’s infrastructure, travel to the region has become easy. Moreover, both governments and private entities have been promoting the region for M!CE and weddings. TRAVTALK speaks to experts to get a better picture. Hazel Jain Increased attention from the Union government, including enhanced air connectivity, …

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Mumbai IATO in a fix over guide charges

Owing to the inadequate number of accredited tourist guides in Mumbai, IATO members in the city are having a tough time fixing charges for them. This is more so for cruise passengers docking in Mumbai, for which the charges need to be negotiated with Tourist Guides Association (TOGA) Mumbai. The …

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism Day: Celebrating a Record-Breaking Year of Growth and Achievement

On 24 May, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Day, the state celebrates welcoming over 11 crore visitors in 2023, surpassing pre-COVID levels. Key destinations like Ujjain saw significant tourist influx, highlighting the state’s appeal in spiritual tourism. Improved infrastructure and strategic initiatives have boosted Madhya Pradesh’s standing as a top travel destination. …

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Pack your bags for Paris 2024

With France leaving no stone unturned to make the 2024 Summer Olympics in July-August a success, Sheetal Munshaw, Director, Atout France India, explains why it’s the best time for Indian travellers to explore their country in all its glory. Lipla Negi All eyes will be on France this year, courtesy …

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KSA eyes 7.5 mn Indians by 2030

As Saudi Arabia continues its journey towards becoming a global tourism hub, it remains committed to fostering cultural exchange, economic growth, and mutual understanding with countries like India. The Kingdom, through its strategic initiatives, is poised to realise its vision of welcoming millions of visitors and unlocking the full potential …

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Lords’ location in Doon its USP

Newly-opened Lords Eco Inn Dehradun’s proximity to major tourist attractions and business districts makes it an ideal choice for travellers seeking convenience and comfort during their visit to the capital of Uttarakhand. TT Bureau Lords Hotels & Resorts has added another gem to its collection with the inauguration of Lords …

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Banyan Group eyes tier II, Iii cities

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, now rebranded Banyan Group, has been witnessing a lot of interest coming for its hotels in India, especially in tier II and III cities like Raipur. While honeymooners and families are top visitors to the group’s properties, weddings and M!CE events offer huge potential in …

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Empowering agencies in tier II cities

The newly launched digital platform – Red Planner – is designed not only to educate the smaller agencies in secondary markets about destinations but also build an itinerary within minutes, thereby empowering them and offering them opportunities that weren’t easily available to them. Rajesh Kakade, Founder, Red Planner, shares more. …

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India #1 market for Spain program

Elisa Robles Fraga, Director, Tourism Office of Spain & Tourism Counsellor, Embassy of Spain India, is proud to share that India is the number one international market in terms of registrations for its Spain Specialist Program. The NTO has also planned fam trips for the travel trade to known, as …

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