While we begin our journey in 2025, it’s time to reflect on the trends and insights that shaped the travel agent industry last year and look toward the future. Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia TAAP, says their Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) saw dynamic shifts in agent needs and traveller …
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Europamundo Vacaciones, a JTB Group company, has launched new routes and regional tours with a focus on English-speaking tours. This is the largest documented product with guaranteed departures, says Alejandro Del La OSA, its CEO, who speaks exclusively to TRAVTALK about their new offerings and the mobile app for travel …
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Do you think curating a trip comprising sustainable products is a costly indulgence reserved for a select few? No, says Pavnesh Kumar, Director – Sustainability & Research, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). In an interview with TRAVTALK, Kumar explains why sustainable tourism is not a luxury or niche segment but …
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Since its inception, Asego has been driven by the mission of not only delivering unparalleled travel assistance and insurance solutions to travellers but also ensuring the mutual growth of agent partners in ancillary business. TT Bureau Team Asego recently celebrated 25 momentous years in the Indian travel trade serving the …
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), positioning itself as a player in strengthening Indo-Japanese tourism ties, promotes Sapporo city as an unexplored travel destination for Indian travellers. Surbhi Sharma All Nippon Airways (ANA), in partnership with Sapporo, a city in Japanese island of Hokkaido, hosted a workshop at Le Meridien in New …
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India remains a vital market for the UK in terms of visitor numbers. Vishal Bhatia, Country Manager – India, VisitBritain, shares emerging trends and key initiatives the tourism board is taking to further boost the inbound numbers from India. Indian visitors are spending more nights in regions outside London, he …
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With a growing desire for meaningful and immersive experiences, Indian tourists heading to Europe are looking for destinations that offer cultural connections, relaxation, and unique local experiences. The European market is poised to cater to this demand, thanks to simplified visa processes, and a diverse range of travel options. Janice …
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The Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) was launched recently in Delhi, with an aim to tackle the industry’s skill gap by providing education and practical training to tourism professionals. Janice Alyosius The tourism and hospitality industry has been struggling with the shortage of well-trained professionals for a …
Read More »Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently organised a trade webinar to highlight Singapore’s appeal as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for organising Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) TT Bureau India is a major source market for MICE tourism in Singapore, particularly the corporate meetings and the incentive travel segments. MICE visitors …
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His Excellency Issa Alshibani, Oman’s Ambassador to India, is a man with diverse interests. Among his multiple objectives, he is working hard on promoting tourism to Oman, especially from India. Strong foundation of trust and mutual respect has enabled the relationship between Oman and India to flourish, he says. Inder …
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