Vani Sunder

Keeping inbound flag flying high

Lauding the recently held TAAI Convention in Srinagar, EM Najeeb, India Travel Award Winner and MD, Air Travel Enterprises India, said that the right promotion, change of perception and enabling environment by the government is key to growth of tourism in the country. TT Bureau MOT, an enabler Lauding the …

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MOT’s maiden travel exhibition?

To boost inbound tourism, India needs to up its marketing and promotional game by organising its maiden travel exhibition. The country’s national and international roadshows if planned well can reap good results in a short period of time, believes Sarab Jit Singh, MD, Travelite India. In an effort to promote …

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2.6m Indians visit UAE in 2017

The United Arab Emirates recently conducted a three-city roadshow in India with a plan to surpass the three million tourist arrival mark from India. Hazel Jain The National Council of Tourism & Antiquities, United Arab Emirates, recently organised a three-city roadshow in India under the theme ‘Visit UAE’ starting in …

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Kempinski partners with Nijhawan

Kempinski Hotels recently conducted its roadshow in New Delhi, where Theo Ocks, Vice President—Sales, Kempinski Hotels, spoke about India as a potential market and the group’s strategies towards the trade. Anupriya Bishnoi Q What was the agenda for the roadshow? How beneficial was it for the group? This is the …

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Sterling goes in for a makeover

Having unveiled its new brand identity, Sterling Holidays is looking at expansion through management contracts. Ramesh Ramanathan, MD, Sterling Holidays, reveals the plan ahead. Q How has the holiday industry transformed over the years? The holiday landscape has changed tremendously, especially with low cost airlines and new routes on offer. …

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WTS to inspire travel

World Travel Studio is celebrating its 5th anniversary. The company is introducing its video content to bring together tourism boards and travel agents to help agents make informed choices about destinations. TT Bureau The company’s focus lies on customised vacations due to its freshness in the designing aspect of a …

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Travel undeterred by hindrances

For India Travel Award Winner — EM Najeeb, MD, Air Travel Enterprises India, India inbound is on a growth path despite small setbacks, but he’s optimistic that these hindrances will not remain for long. Nisha Verma Talking about growth in tourism in the country, EM Najeeb said, “Tourism in India …

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Networking rules the roost at ITB

Team India showed up with great strength at ITB Berlin, held from March 7-11. While the India pavilion was a melting pot of cultural shows and activities, participants from India rued about dipping footfalls. Peden Doma Bhutia from Berlin Nitin Jawale, Director, Tourism & Managing Director, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation …

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1st ever Telangana Tourism Conclave

The Federation of Telangana Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce (FTAPCCI) in association with Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) is poised to host the first-ever Telangana Tour-ism Conclave from June 28-30 at Hotel Marriott. FTAPCCI has selected Valmiki Hari Kishan to run the show under his dynamic leadership by forming the Managing …

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Explore three new ways to fly

Virgin Atlantic is making the biggest change to its Economy cabin by introducing three new ways to fly Economy and tailoring bookings without compromising on food, drink, entertainment and service. Devika Jeet from London Recognising that one size does not fit all, Virgin Atlantic unveils three new ways to fly …

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