Puneet Chhatwal returns to India after 30 years, to join IHCL as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Here are excerpts from his speech at the Global Hospitality Conclave held at The Leela, Gurugram, where he talks about his journey and the expectations he has from the Indian …

Himachal Pradesh is endowed with a plethora of natural resources from rivers in deep gorges and placid mountain lakes, thick forests to mountainsides draped in snow. The array of terrain in the state present ample possibilities for a wide range of outdoor activities, sports and adventure Equipped with the right …

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is undertaking aggressive marketing and promotional campaigns under a restructured scheme. With a thematic and market specific Incredible India 2.0 campaign, the ministry is targeting emerging markets like Japan, Spain, China and Russia. ANKITA SAXENA This year at ITB Berlin, the delegation from …

Madhya Pradesh is home to dense forests resplendent in flora and fauna; where nature is outlined with cultural experiences at various sites. If you are looking for an adventure, visit the heart of India and indulge in a refreshing and holistic holiday. From wildlife, nature, birding to historical and cultural …

The Union Budget 2018-19, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, proposes to develop 10 prominent tourist sites into iconic destinations, focus on the UDAN scheme and work on digital connectivity at railway stations. TRAVTALK spoke with industry experts to find out their opinion on this year’s Budget. None of them …

Alphons Kannanthanam, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism says the sector has the biggest multiplier effect for any economy, as for every rupee spent, you get `4 back. KANCHAN NATH The Minister was invited as the Chief Guest at an event organised by Travel Agents Association of Kashmir at …

India features among the top five markets for Hahn Air. Kimberly Long, Vice President, Sales & Agency Distribution, Hahn Air, tells TRAVTALK what makes India an incredible market and their plans to grow it further. NISHA VERMA How does Hahn Air perceive the Indian market ? We have a strong …

1589 Hotels organised a special evening titled ‘Winter is Coming’ for travel agents in New Delhi where they networked and shared their plans with the industry. TT BUREAU 1589 Hotels recently organised a get-together for travel trade in New Delhi, titled, ‘Winter is Coming’. The event was organised to touch …

Welcoming the New Year with a bang, Cosmos, a division of Globus Family of Brands offering budget coach touring at destinations far and wide, has introduced a slew of tours and destinations for Indian travellers in 2018. TT BUREAU The Globus Family of Brands turns 90 this year and to …

Trip Tap Toe is working towards adding new destinations, package tours and AI-based hotel bookings to its portfolio, reveals Karan Singh, Business Development Head. TT BUREAU The year 2017 was a very promising one for Trip Tap Toe, claims Karan Singh. “It was a promising and upscale year. We were …