Year 2023 has seen impressive growth for travel industry, thanks to the demand from millennials, high spending power and technology providing the right impetus. TRAVTALK takes industry views. Suhani Sood GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, STB As Indian travellers made 2023 a big year …
Read More »India #2 for Rail Europe
India has managed to climb to number two position in terms of turnover for Rail Europe this year, says Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer, Rail Europe. She is excited about the growth form the market in the new year Hazel Jain Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer at Rail Europe, recently …
Read More »Ovolo: In tandem with Indian taste
Ovolo Central, a designer hotel with luxury rooms, in Hong Kong is popular for its nightlife and dining. In an exclusive interview with travtalk , Horace Siu, General Manager, Ovolo Central, shares about the unique selling points of the property, importance of Indian market for them, and their upcoming campaigns. …
Read More »Understand the traveller
In this age of hyper-personalization, travel advisors must take time to understand their customer – the traveller for whom they are artfully crafting an itinerary. What is their purpose? Are they thrill-seekers or do they prefer a laidback holiday? Sunita Amarnani, Executive VP, vexplore, takes a deep dive into the …
Read More »Crafting Dreams, Marketing Realities
DreamSetGo stands as a pioneering force in the sports tourism fraternity, seamlessly blending the thrill of sports with the allure of premium travel. Through strategic partnerships, pioneering marketing campaigns, and well-aligned brand associations, DreamSetGo has skillfully etched its mark in the dynamic domain of experiential sports travel. TT Bureau Let’s …
Read More »Incentives for shooting abroad
International destinations are attracting Indian film production houses not just with rebates, but they are incentivising them to shoot in their country by offering ease of business and easy group visas. Abhijeet Patil, Chairman, Raja Rani Travels & Globe Hoppers, highlights these destinations and their offerings. Hazel Jain The main …
Read More »Global politics at play
Homa Mistry, CEO, Trail Blazer Tours India, discusses the impact of geopolitical changes on tourism, with a focus on India. He also highlights emerging trends and challenges faced by tour operators. Janice Alyosius The tourism industry is a dynamic sector that is easily impacted by the geopolitical situations and changing …
Read More »Cozmo eyes tier II, III markets
In order to grow its network of business-to-business travel agents, Cozmo Travel has been eying the potential that tier II and III cities offer in India. The company has now diversified its focus to include holiday packages, as well as corporate travel, and invites these agents to be part of …
Read More »BLS op. revenue at Rs. 407 cr
BLS continues to witness growth in profits driven by improved business mix. Its operational revenue is at `407.7 cr in Q2FY24, with highest ever EBITDA in the company’s history. TT Bureau BLS International Services, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced its unaudited consolidated financial results …
Read More »Rezlive zooms in on tier II, III cities
Sharing broad plans for the India market, Jaal Shah, Founder of Rezlive.com and Group Managing Director, Travel Designer Group, says that tier II, III cities is where his focus lies right now and the company is keen on connecting with travel agents here in order to expand the business to …
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