Business trips abroad are always exciting, especially if it’s a dream destination. But, there are times when such dreams turn into nightmares, despite the prepared plans. TT Bureau Rajesh Chikkon, a seasoned travel industry executive, well-acquainted with the importance of travel assistance and insurance, opted for an adventure sports add-on …

Javed Malik, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL, talks about long-term expansion plans at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Manas Dwivedi As the operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is constantly innovating and reinventing itself to provide best possible experiences to travellers. Javed Malik, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL, …

Thai Airways has introduced Live TV and Wi-Fi on selected flights to help travellers remain abreast of the latest news and developments while on board. The airline also has high hopes from the Indian market. Karishma Khanna from Bangkok The new Live TV on board is only available in some …

Having made a comeback in India after eight years with a Delhi-Rome flight last year, Alitalia is now planning expansion in India, reveals the airline’s global team in an exclusive interaction with TravTalk. Nisha Verma India is a growing aviation market and is thus a great opportunity for Alitalia, said …

Brent Anderson, Regional GM—South & South East Asia, Tourism Australia and Nishant Kashikar, Country Manager—India & Gulf, Tourism Australia, discuss the unprecedented growth of tourist arrivals from India to Australia. Anupriya Bishnoi from Jaipur The 16th edition of the recently-concluded Tourism Australia’s ‘India Travel Mission 2018’ (ITM 2018) in Jaipur, …

The Rail Expert programme that has been in the making for some time now will finally go live from October 1, 2018. Kunal Kothari, Regional Manager—South Asia, Rail Europe (RE), shares more details. TT Bureau Q. Tell us about the new Expert Programme that RE is looking to launch? The …

Despite natural disasters, the Indian market has shown stability in terms of its visitor arrivals to Indonesia. Anupriya Bishnoi The Ministry of Tourism of Republic of Indonesia (MoTRI) has recently promoted Indonesia in the India market through a Sales Mission. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister of Tourism Marketing, MoTRI, says, “MoTRI …

The upcoming India Tourism Mart (ITM), jointly organised by Ministry of Tourism and FAITH have selected a total of 274 buyers out of over 600 applications received for the same. TT Bureau The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) and Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) with representatives of …

The 53rd FHRAI Annual Convention will be held at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre from September 20-22, 2018, amidst a host of networking sessions. TT Bureau The FHRAI Annual Convention is set to be held at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre, Lucknow on the theme ‘Spiritual & Wellness …

The International Buddhist Conclave 2018 was recently inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi by Ram Nath Kovind, President of India. He also launched a new website on Buddhist tourism Nisha Verma The four-day long International Buddhist Conclave, inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind was presided over by KJ Alphons, …