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Evolving guest needs

Gaurav Shiva, General Manager, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, talks extensively about the new property and factors that has led to the growth of South India as a hotspot for hospitality projects. Anupriya Bishnoi Q. What is the USP of your property? Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is the first Novotel with …

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Nijhawan to up Uzbek numbers

Uzbekistan is set to create a splash in the Indian tourism market by simplifying its visa regime and offering a five-day free-visa transit. It has appointed Nijhawan as advisor for tourism of Embassy of Uzbekistan. Nisha Verma he Embassy of Uzbekistan is undertaking various initiatives to attract Indian travellers to …

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Akquasun promotes Maldives

Akquasun Maldives recently hosted a networking evening along with Sun Siyam Resorts for its partners in Mumbai to showcase the destination. TT Bureau With Maldives becoming one of the most popular outbound destinations for Indian travellers, the Akquasun Group constantly tries to promote it to the travel industry in India. …

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Building a versatile portfolio

With 49 properties in its kitty, Sowmya Rao Vijaymohan, Partner, RARE India talks about the company’s expansion plans in the country and abroad while announcing the dates for Très RARE 2019. Manas Dwivedi rom four properties to 49 now, Rare India has grown by leaps and bounds over a period …

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Sarovar showers offers

Ajay K Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels, talks extensively about the latest developments of the brand, its performance till date, his views on industry disruptors and more. Anupriya Bishnoi Q. What are the latest updates at Sarovar? We had an exciting first quarter this year. Sarovar opened the first branded …

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MOT upbeat on India Tourism Mart

Ministry of Tourism (MOT) is set to organise its flagship travel exhibition—India Tourism Mart (ITM) from September 16-18, 2018 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. KJ Alphons, Union Minister of Tourism, shares insights into the preparation going behind the big show. Nisha Verma MOT is organising the India Tourism Mart (ITM) …

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Lavish spends on weddings

For domestic destination weddings, 53 per cent of Indians spend upwards to one crore on weddings; one to two crore is spent by 27 per cent; two to three crore is spent by 17 per cent and above 3 crore is spent by 3 per cent, according to a recent …

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Tie the knot amidst royalty

Udaipur has been ranked as the most preferred wedding destination in India, according to a recent survey conducted ahead of Travel Wedding Show. What better than getting married in the most romantic city with a passionate flavour floating in the air. Besides, one can have a mini honeymoon in Udaipur …

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Trade voices GST preparedness

India Travel Award winners from across regions share their opinions on the implementation of GST on its first anniversary, while highlighting the importance of security for women travellers. Manas Dwivedi Best Tour Operator — 68M Holidays (South 2018) GST has been a good move. The tax structure will make our …

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Skål’s strong growth in Asia

The recently-held 47th Skål Asia Area Congress in Macau witnessed a considerable representation from India. Skål International Delhi took over the mantle of the largest Skål Club in the world. TT Bureau The Indian delegation was the largest at this year’s Skål Asia Area Congress with participation of more than …

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