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‘FIT to Europe gets stronger’

Abdul Salim, Director – Sales and Marketing, Gateways Group of DMCs in Europe, shares insights on the company’s plans for 2025, highlighting the growing demand for European travel among Indians. TT Bureau Gateways of Europe (GoE) is a prominent DMC for Europe. In an exclusive with TRAVTALK, Abdul Salim, Director …

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Vikas Group acquires Ebix

Ebix Travel Group and Vikas Group marked 50 years of success with a grand celebration at Taj Palace in New Delhi recently. Vikas Group has acquired Ebix Inc, paving the way for ‘Ebix 2.0’ and future growth. Janice Alyosius Ebix Travel Group and Vikas Group recently marked a monumental milestone …

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‘Trade partnerships are vital’: VFS

Zubin Karkaria, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, VFS Global, shares how it all started for them and what makes travel trade relationships important for them. He also throws light on how environmentally conscious and technologically driven VFS is, at all levels and even offered to help the industry with the …

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Tech-savvy approach clicks for U & I

U & I Holidays hosted its ninth roadshow in India, highlighting Bali’s luxury, wellness, and unique attractions. The event, attended by 23 exhibitors, including hotels and experiences, focused on empowering Indian agents with tech-driven solutions for efficient itinerary creation, competitive rates, and customised packages. Surbhi Sharma The recent roadshow by …

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Streamlined visas boost travel

Visa policies are a crucial factor shaping outbound travel, influencing both leisure and MICE tourism. Simplified processes like e-visa or visa-on-arrival attract travellers, while complex or delayed procedures deter them. Shravan Bhalla, Director, High Flyer Visa policies play an important role, as they regulate the entry of passengers into a …

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Rise of detour destinations

As global travel evolves, there is a growing liking for unique, less crowded destinations. Whether it is leisure or MICE, the emerging trends are reshaping how we explore the world. Markus Tan, Regional Director, STB, India, Middle East, South Asia and Africa Indian travellers have evolved, with changing preferences that …

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‘Agent is our customer’: Dev Karvat

Asego has completed 25 years in the industry, providing one of the strongest ancillary products to the travel trade. Dev Karvat, Founder & CEO, Asego, shares what makes them click and how they are crafting new products according to the market demand. Nisha Verma Asego as an ancillary product is …

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‘Bridge inbound-outbound disparity’

India’s tourism sector is at a critical stage, burdened by policy roadblocks, infra gaps, and imbalance in inbound and outbound travel. Arjun Sharma, Chairman, Select Group, suggests bold reforms and innovative strategies to unlock the country’s vast potential. Janice Alyosius Drawing attention to the systemic inefficiencies and policy shortcomings faced …

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Technology redefines B2B business

As the travel industry rebounds with vigour, RezLive.com is all set to take advantage of this transformation. From diversifying its product portfolio to introducing seamless tech-driven solutions, the company is redefining the B2B travel experience and reinforcing its commitment to partners and travellers alike. Surbhi Sharma In an era where …

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Creating holiday itineraries in minutes!

Imagine a travel platform that seamlessly merges the rates and services of top-tier travel companies to help create your travel itinerary. SpeedbirdTravel comes up with one such product, first of its kind in India, which helps travel agents design holiday itineraries in minutes, considerably reducing the time required for tour …

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