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India: The market of interest

In an exclusive interview with Christopher J. Nassetta, President & Chief Executive Officer, Hilton and Chairman-Elect for WTTC, TRAVTALK gets insights on the hospitality brand’s expansion plans in India and WTTC’s main focus for 2018. DEVIKA JEET Plans for India With the Indian economy rapidly progressing, Hilton President and CEO, …

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ADTOI launches AP chapter

Following the launch of its state chapter in Rajasthan, ADTOI has also launched its Andhra Pradesh State Chapter during its annual convention held in Visakhapatnam recently. The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) launched its Andhra Pradesh Chapter during its 8th Annual Convention held in Visakhapatnam recently. Vijay …

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Forging bonds in Punjab

Trip Tap Toe is all set to host a networking event exclusively for travel agents in Chandigarh, in order to introduce them to its offerings in an informal atmosphere. TT BUREAU Manuraj Singh Johar, Founder & CEO, Trip Tap Toe, says that the idea behind the events is networking and …

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Oman Air gets ready for 2018

Oman’s national airline is not looking at expansion but a sustainable growth with focus on the corporate segment, the religious and tour packages. TT BUREAU The year 2017 has been a challenging year for Oman Air with lots of variables such as increased capacity in the market and lower demands. …

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Marriott showcases 50 brands

Marriott Hotels showcased its 50 hotel brands from the South Asia region in Mumbai and Delhi to develop the market in the South Asia region. SHAHZAD NASIR Marriott Hotels hosted its first South Asia Market Place in Mumbai at the JW Marriott Hotel Juhu, Mumbai. The event witnessed the presence …

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Experiential tours on the cards

Trans India Holidays will launch a range of special experience tours at 20 Indian destinations to offer the inbound tourists a glimpse of the Indian culture. TT BUREAU The year 2017 was a good year for Trans India Holidays where the company grew by 15 per cent in passenger numbers …

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jüSTa Sajjangarh to debut with 63 keys

jüSTa Hotels is set to open a five-star property—jüSTa Sajjangarh Udaipur with 63 keys and has plans to open another property in Delhi in 2018. TT BUREAU jüSTa Hotels witnessed a slow start to the first quarter of 2017 but from the second quarter onwards, business picked up well for …

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Scandinavia targets 15% growth

Scandinavian Tourist Board conducted its annual three-city roadshow in Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai to apprise the trade about new offerings of the region and its upcoming plans for the India market. The region is expecting to record at least 15 per cent growth by 2017 end. TT BUREAU The tourist …

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On-board security in radar

The Swiss-based MSC Cruises has now deployed a new intelligent video surveillance system that offers even greater on-board security for passengers and crew alike. TT BUREAU MSC Cruises has announced the launch of a new vanguard video surveillance system offering even greater onboard security. In another industry-first, MSC Cruises has …

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The Residence expands portfolio

The Cenizaro group will make its first foray into Indonesia with a beautiful new opening in Bintan in February next year. It will offer guests a real flavour of Indonesia in a luxurious setting. TT BUREAU Having established successful properties in the Indian Ocean and North Africa, 2018 will see …

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