To stay relevant in the wedding space, one needs to evolve and stay ahead of the curve. Adopting technology in this space will make the process of implementation much more effective, says Mahesh Shirodkar, Managing Director, Tamarind Global. The wedding business is extremely demanding and customisation is required in every …

KJ Alphons, Minister of State (IC) for Tourism, India, launched the Incredible India digital calendar in New Delhi recently. The National Tourism Policy and the Incredible India 2.0 website is expected shortly KANCHAN NATH Summoning discerning travellers from across the world to visit India in 2018, the Tourism Minister unveiled …

Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2018-19, the trade demands a higher budget allocation for infrastructure and hopes for GST reforms to ease day-to-day business of tour operators and hotels. TT BUREAU “We expect a higher budget allocation for the tourism sector to undertake extensive promotional activities, develop and promote …

Korean Air completed a year of its successful operations in Delhi recently. The airline celebrated the occasion with its travel trade partners over an evening of cocktails and dinner. TT BUREAU Raising a toast to one year of Korean Air’s operations in New Delhi, Pukhraj Singh Chug, Managing Director, Acumen …

The 2nd edition of Travel Business Show, an exclusive MICE event, was held at the Le Méridien Gurgaon. Ma. Teresita C. Daza, Ambassador of Philippines to India, the chief guest for the evening, inaugurated the show and spoke about the enormous tourism opportunities between the two countries. KANCHAN NATH 1800 …

The city in the Western Cape province of South Africa has recently opened up to the India market and is now promoting itself as a destination instead of just catering to travellers in transit. HAZEL JAIN Located halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, George is a popular holiday centre …

Adding to the attractions’ spectrum in the national capital, Madame Tussauds is now open at Connaught Place. The attraction expects a footfall of 2000-2500 visitors per day. TT BUREAU Meeting the stars comes with a cost! The entry fee for adults at Madame Tussauds is `960 while for children above …

With 250 senior travel professionals in attendance, the second edition of Thomas Cook’s ‘The India Travel Summit 2017 – The New Age of Travel’ at Le Meridien, New Delhi, was a grand success. TT BUREAU Madhavan Menon, Chairman & Managing Director, Thomas Cook (India) The India Travel Summit was conceptualised …

Haveli Dharampura, Delhi has been honoured by UNESCO for cultural heritage conservation in the Asia-Pacific region. TT BUREAU Property restorer Vijay Goel, Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India insisted that government should encourage such initiatives, so that more such properties can come …

Udaan India recently celebrated its silver jubilee in the industry and is set to expand its reach with new additions to its portfolio. TT BUREAU Boasting a strong reputation in the travel fraternity, Udaan India focused on FITs and then evolved by dealing with B2B agents and corporates. Udaan has …