Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, GoI, shares that the govt is working on improving air connectivity; the number of airports in the country will be increased to 200 by 2024 from current 140. TT Bureau Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, said …

Madhya Pradesh understands its responsibility not only toward its tourists, but also to those who have maintained the beauty and preserved the ancient culture of the state. Are you a woman traveller and want to explore many beautiful places and adventure activities without fear? Are you the one who wants …

Naresh Rawal, Vice President, Sales & Marketing (India), Resorts World Cruises, and a cruise industry veteran, talks about developments at the new cruise line. From October 2022, it will expand its destination with cruises to Phuket in Thailand and North Bali in Indonesia, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. Harshal Ashar What …

McArthurGlen, Europe’s major designer shopping outlet chain present in 26 locations across 10 countries, aims to woo more and more Indian travellers. Mathias Sinner, Manager, Senior International Markets, McArthurGlen Group, was in India recently to do just that and meet key Indian travel trade. TT Bureau Shopping is one of …

With a view to know what stakeholdes in the tourism business are feeling right now, what is impacting their business, and overall outlook of the industry, PATA India has launched the first ever PATA India Tourism Impact Contest. Three winners of the contest will be given cash prizes up to …

Steve Borgia, CMD, INDeco Leisure Hotels, dedicates the success of his hotels during the pandemic to domestic demand and suggests that brand India should also be propagated for its heritage and emotional quotient, as there is a big market to explore. TT Bureau Steve Borgia, CMD, INDeco Leisure Hotels, claims …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …