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22 direct flights to Australia

Tourism Australia is excited about India, one of the 15 international markets it prioritises globally. Come September, it will have 22 direct flights from India, shares Robin Mack, Executive General Manager, Commercial & Business Events Australia, Tourism Australia. Hazel Jain Tourism Australia recently hosted five corporates from India on a …

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‘Lack of support from States’

TAFI convention will be held in Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia, from 20-23 September 2022. The convention, originally planned in India, could not be organised in the country because of high cost of airfare and hotel rooms, as well as lack of support from state governments, says Ajay Prakash, National President, …

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Hotels on course of recovery

Demand recovery has been sharper than expected aided by domestic leisure, transient passengers, MICE/ weddings and a gradual pick up in business travel and FTAs. Pan-India premium hotel occupancy likely to be at 68-70 per cent in FY2023, says a report. TT Bureau Notwithstanding the impact on demand with further …

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Big relief for industry: FHRAI

Delhi HC’s order granting a stay on the CCPA’s recent guideline barring restaurants to levy service charge on customers come as a major relief to the hospitality industry. FHRAI had filed a writ petition in the matter. TT Bureau Restaurants are no longer barred from levying service charge, which comes …

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Oman Tourism India’s Sales Mission a Success

New Delhi: A successful sales mission was organized by the Oman Tourism India Office through an interactive session with more than 40 prominent outbound travel operators in Chandigarh on July 5 and Bengaluru on July 7. To showcase their new products to the travel industry, representatives from Oman Air attended …

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FCM bullish on corporate trade

As industry recovers, there is a huge surge in business travel market, FCM is investing in technology and working towards sustainability to ensure it is in line with market requirement, shares Gaurav Luthra, MD, FCM Travel Solutions India. Janice Alyosius FCM, a leading travel management company (TMC), has been in …

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It’s raining offers at Lords Hotels

Lords Hotels and Resorts’ Monsoon Dhamaka plan not just offers a discount on the stay at any of the Lord’s properties pan India, but also offers guests a chance to unwind themselves with wellness options. TT Bureau If you are planning a vacation with your family or friends in the …

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RDTM to begin from 22 July

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate three-day Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart, which is being organised jointly by Department of Tourism and Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan. TT Bureau Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate the three-day Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur …

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Events industry gets second wind

COVID-19 forced the events industry to chart a new course with virtual shows. However, they seem to work well in small groups. As the pandemic is subsiding, the appetite to meet again is incredibly strong on the back of much higher satisfaction ratings, opines Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director, World Travel …

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‘We understand Asian market best’

Michael Goh, President, Resorts World Cruises, says the cruise line will continue to capitalise on its valuable experience to innovate offerings and unique experiences for the Indian market and strengthen the brand presence in the country by expanding their B2B and B2C network. Harshal Ashar What are your expectations for …

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