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Staff crunch in tertiary cities

Harmandeep Singh Anand, MD, Jagsons Travels, says the reduced number of travel agents in Nagpur and surrounding cities post-COVID has led to a shortage of trained staff. Hazel Jain While the metro cities have been reeling under immense pressure for providing trained manpower not only to the travel industry, but …

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50 years of excellence

STIC Travel Group celebrated 50 years of its journey in the industry in New Delhi recently. Dr Karan Singh, Former Minister of Civil Aviation & Tourism, members of the group companies, and industry stalwarts graced the celebration. Suhani Sood STIC Travel Group commemorated five decades of excellence in travel at …

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Recognising industry experts

Arabian Travel Awards are set to be held in Dubai on 25 October 2023, and will once again recognise the players making outstanding contribution to the industry’s growth in the Middle East. TT Bureau Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East market to appreciate the efforts of …

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Medical tourism to grow @21% in ’23

Medical Value Tourism (MVT) is steadily growing year on year and is expected to grow at the rate of 21 per cent in 2023, as per a report. It plays a crucial role in a country’s economic growth. In India, the central government, along with the industry, is actively working …

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Tertiary cities offer huge opportunity

Speaking on the sidelines of one of the most awaited events in India – Global Panorama Showcase – Harmandeep Singh Anand, Managing Director, Jagsons Travels, discusses new products and services offered by his company, and the immense opportunity that secondary and tertiary cities have to offer. TT Bureau Harmandeep Singh …

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Industry feels manpower pinch

The travel and tourism sector is facing shortage of skilled manpower. Experts share their views on what can be done to deal with the problem—which will not go away anytime soon. Suhani Sood Many companies in the travel and tourism sector are feeling the pinch due to shortage of skilled …

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Economic outlook in transit phase

Andrew Staples, Regional Head (APAC), Policy & Insights, Economist Impact, discusses the global economic outlook at PATA’s Annual Summit in Nepal. World faces a new set of challenges, as it gradually recovers from the pandemic, he says TT Bureau As the global tourism industry strives to recover from the COVID-19 …

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Save 40% on off-season travel

‘Escapes by Globus’ offers exclusive itineraries for off-season. Travellers can save up to 40 per cent compared to peak-season itineraries to European and many other hotspots. TT Bureau Offering the ideal solution for agents looking to boost year-end sales, Globus family of brands has launched vacations during the winter season. …

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Apply for an e-visa within 30 sec

As global trends shift towards digitalisation, the market for electronic visas has become even more popular. Amidst this, Atlys – a technology company specialising in e-visas – offers that in seconds. Pariket Doshi, GM (South Asia), Atlys, shares more details on how it can help travel agents and tour operators …

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‘Saadiyat Island is like Maldives of ME’

From discussing the importance of the travel trade to exploring tier IV & V markets in India, Liam Findlay, Chief Executive Officer, Miral Destinations, highlights the popularity of Yas Island and introduces Saadiyat Island, a hidden gem in Abu Dhabi. TT Bureau Saadiyat Island, located in Abu Dhabi, is a …

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