With airlines offering discounts on their direct booking channels, travel agents are now asking the airlines for discount parity and not just rate parity. Ankit Bajaj, Founder, Chiky Travels, based in Ahmedabad, speaks out after losing a large chunk of clients because of direct discounts offered by airlines. Hazel Jain …

Radhey Tawar, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, says they are all set woo corporate and leisure travellers with their diverse portfolio in Sri Lanka and eyeing M!CE & wedding business. TT Bureau It has been only a month into his new role as the Chief Commercial Officer …

The first ever Punjab Travel & Tourism Mart, organised recently in Mohali, aimed to attract investments in the tourism sector and put the state on world tourism map. Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister, Punjab, was among the dignitaries who attended the inaugural ceremony. Suhani Sood The Punjab Travel & Tourism Mart, …

STIC Travel Group celebrated 50 years of its journey in the industry in New Delhi recently. Dr Karan Singh, Former Minister of Civil Aviation & Tourism, members of the group companies, and industry stalwarts graced the celebration. Suhani Sood STIC Travel Group commemorated five decades of excellence in travel at …

The 5th Annual Convention of OTOAI will be organised at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, Kenya from 24-27 November 2023. About 200 delegates are expected to attend the flagship event. OTOAI officials said that the destination was chosen with an objective to build a strong bond with Kenya and tap the unexplored …

The Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF), established in 1999 by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, stands as a ray of hope for sloth bears in need and serves as an example of responsible eco-tourism. As the largest sloth bear rescue centre in the world, ABRF …

New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the multitude of awards received by Away Chiang Mai Thapae, highlighting its unwavering commitment to sustainability. As an organization with a strong focus on green and sustainable practices, Cross Hotels & Resorts recognizes and commends Away Chiang Mai Thapae for leading the …

Thailand has welcomed close to 900,000 Indian travellers in the first seven months this year and aims to cross the 1.6 million target by the year-end. The country now focuses on diverse tourism segments, including weddings, and families. Janice Alyosius Indian tourist arrivals in Thailand reached nearly 2 million before …

Private charters may sound like an expensive option, but it is not an unprofitable one. In fact, offering private charters to travellers is a more bankable option for tour operators and travel agents. Here’s a quick guide on how to make this a profitable choice. In a country like India, …

Princess Cruises will organise a dedicated bridal fashion cruise in December 2023, under which signature wedding packages will be developed to attract the wedding clients. TT Bureau Princess Cruises recently unveiled an exciting new line-up of wedding packages, 25 years after hosting the first modern wedding at sea. The company …