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Sustainability at heart of Rail Europe

Green travel is one of the main trends emerging these days and it is at the heart of Rail Europe’s product offering, says Bjorn Bender, CEO, Rail Europe. With rail journeys being the most efficient and sustainable way to travel within Europe, the company reveals that India has shown the …

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Hong Kong has something for all

Hong Kong Tourism Board is welcoming visitors with programs tailored to leisure, business, and MICE travellers. Aiming to promote Hong Kong effectively, the Board has launched the ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign offering 500,000 free tickets, with a special allocation for India. Janice Alyosius Hong Kong is a unique destination that …

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Destination-centric approach is key

A number of suggestions and ideations for tourism promotion come out of the deliberations held at the webinar on ‘Developing Tourism in Mission Mode’, moderated by Tourism Secretary and other senior officials of the MOT. TT Bureau The webinar on ‘Developing Tourism in Mission Mode’, organised by the Ministry of …

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‘Promote tourism together’

Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, says that collective efforts for the promotion of tourism will make India the most sought-after destination both for domestic as well as foreign tourists. TT Bureau Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Governemnt of India, while giving the closing remarks …

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Ebix plans M!CE platform

Ebix plans to build on its past success by creating a global platform for MICE, promoting domestic tourism through ‘Chalo Bharat Dekhe’, and expanding into the cruise segment, shares Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel Services. Janice Alyosius Ebix, a technology company with a focus on travel and insurance, had a …

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Connect with ‘Nexus’

Amit Aggarwal, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, TripFactory, believes that their Business to Business product ‘Nexus’ is at the forefront of leading an industry change within India, as he welcomes agents to join them in this change for growth. Hazel Jain How was 2022 for TripFactory and what are your …

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‘Marketing experiences imperative’

Having been in the field of travel education for the last 19 years and driving sales & marketing for international brands, offering vocational training in tourism was a natural progression for Smeeta Gulvady, Director, AdhVaan Knowledge Hub. She discusses the gap in the industry when it comes to training and …

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Experience luxury on wheels

The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, Golden Chariot, and Maharajas’ Express, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, offer unique and enriching journeys to their guests, with exquisite onboard facilities, including spacious cabins, fine dining, and exclusive upholstery. TT Bureau The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train covers important destinations associated …

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An experience called Printemps

Romain Bernard, Deputy Director (Business Development), Printemps Paris, who was in Mumbai recently to meet important members of the travel trade, highlights why shopping at Printemps Paris, one of the most iconic department stores in the heart of Paris, is not just an activity, but an experience! Hazel Jain It …

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Time to cash in on changing trends

Sumit Prakash, Country Director, India and South Asia, Collinson, discusses how the emerging travel trends are influencing customer expectations and brand preferences, and what actions brands can take to better engage with their customers, aligned with the return of travel. Hazel Jain What are some of the key 2023 trends …

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