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SpiceJet has been facing losses in the last few years, but resilience is what keeping it afloat. Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet, vouches for this spirit and shares what it takes to move forward by keeping a problem-solving attitude. Nisha Verma The bouncing back of aviation industry post-COVID has been unprecedented, …

The ‘Coolcations’ campaign, initiated by the Union Ministry of Tourism, not just promotes India’s diverse range of summer getaways but also aims to change the perception about India being a hot-weather destination. Experts in inbound tourism offer insights into the campaign’s impact, including the challenge to market India to tourists …

Bookurjourney Group has established itself as a trailblazer in the market with a focus on air ticketing, worldwide hotel bookings, and destination management services. The group is set for continued growth and innovation by earning reputation for excellence. TT Bureau Bookurjourney Group has embarked on a transformative journey that has …

A dual trend is being seen in the market where online bookings cater to convenience, while longer and experiential journeys booked through travel agents continue to thrive, says Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI. Janice Alyosius Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI and Managing Director, N Chirag Travels, offers a comprehensive overview of the …

Siraj Ansari, Director, Avion Holidays, claims that agents find it difficult to access appointments for visa submission after door-to-door visa services were launched in Hyderabad. This may hamper trade practices, he says. Surbhi Sharma Terming Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and portals a bane for tourism trade, Siraj Ansari, Founder, United …

The travel assistance and insurance provider has announced a strategic tie-up with Ancileo with an aim to reshape the insurance landscape, presenting an innovative value proposition to clients. TT Bureau Asego, one of India’s leading dedicated providers of global assistance and travel insurance and Ancileo, provider of end-to-end tech solutions …

Servicing Indian clients who are constantly looking for something ‘new’ can be a challenge, especially when one can’t find a DMC that knows and understand the India market. TRAVTALK speaks to a few holiday designers who say that finding the right DMC for connecting with destinations that primarily serve the …

In an interview with TRAVTALK, Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, Booking.com, shares travel trends for 2024. Along with many other travel segments, sports is also on the upswing, he shares. Surbhi Sharma Indian travellers are exploring the domestic offerings in an extensive way. From …

Egyptair celebrated its 92nd anniversary with Indian travel trade partners in New Delhi recently. The airline, planning to increase frequencies between New Delhi and Cairo, announces a 45% discount on bookings from Delhi to Egypt. Growth in all sectors, especially wedding tourism sector, will drive the air traffic between two …

Who would have thought that Karnataka’s largest city will become one of India’s star attractions. It has quietly developed hotel and airport infrastructure for not just MICE but also leisure, with great connections to domestic and international destinations.  looks at why Bengaluru has become an attractive proposition the world cannot …