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Aiming mid-segment growth in NE

With 44 hotels already in its kitty, Lords Hotels & Resorts is set for expansion. COO Pushpendra Bansal says they are aiming 100 properties by 2026. 2023 has been a remarkable year for Lords, but sourcing experienced staff remained a daunting task for the industry, he adds. Janice Alyosius With …

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Luxury travel in focus @FITUR 2024

As the travel industry continues to evolve, FITUR stands as a catalyst, steering the course of global tourism towards new horizons. In an interview with TRAVTALK, María Valcarce, Managing Director, FITUR, underlines the evolution of Indian market and forecasts luxury travel and sustainability to be the highlight at the event …

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2023: The year that was

Year 2023 has seen impressive growth for travel industry, thanks to the demand from millennials, high spending power and technology providing the right impetus. TRAVTALK takes industry views. Suhani Sood GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, STB As Indian travellers made 2023 a big year …

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Intrepid Travel eyes doubling traveller count in 2024

Intrepid Travel India is looking optimistically ahead to 2024, expressing confidence in returning to pre-pandemic inbound customer numbers and doubling their traveller count. Janice Alyosius Text: In a conversation with Rama Mahendru, Country General Manager, Intrepid Travel India, we gained insight into the company’s journey through 2023 and their ambitious …

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India #2 for Rail Europe

India has managed to climb to number two position in terms of turnover for Rail Europe this year, says Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer, Rail Europe. She is excited about the growth form the market in the new year Hazel Jain Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer at Rail Europe, recently …

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Meeting social responsibility

Sumit Mitruka, CEO, Summit Hotels & Resorts, believes in businesses that bring positive change to the area, creating job opportunities, and infusing money into local economies. TT Bureau In our ever-changing world, it is not enough to be a good business, bringing the very best to your customers, but business …

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FITUR expects 100K attendees

FITUR 2024, planned in 1.5 million sq.ft. area, spanning nine halls, aims to bring together more than 9,000 companies and attract over 150,000 professional visitors from 145 countries. Additionally, more than 100,000 individuals are expected to attend the trade fair over the weekend. TT Bureau The 44th edition of FITUR, …

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Ovolo: In tandem with Indian taste

Ovolo Central, a designer hotel with luxury rooms, in Hong Kong is popular for its nightlife and dining. In an exclusive interview with travtalk , Horace Siu, General Manager, Ovolo Central, shares about the unique selling points of the property, importance of Indian market for them, and their upcoming campaigns. …

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Understand the traveller

In this age of hyper-personalization, travel advisors must take time to understand their customer – the traveller for whom they are artfully crafting an itinerary. What is their purpose? Are they thrill-seekers or do they prefer a laidback holiday? Sunita Amarnani, Executive VP, vexplore, takes a deep dive into the …

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