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India’s BT spend at $38.2 bn

India is 9th largest market in the world for business travel spending and 4th-largest market for the Asia Pacific, representing 5.7 per cent of business travel spending in the region, says Sunny Sodhi, Managing Director, FCM Travel India. Hazel Jain There are many statistics that indicate that India is on …

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Ayodhya takes centre stage

Inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya has resulted in 10X surge in demand for the destination, as per a recent study. With projections of 300,000 visitors per day by 2031, Ayodhya is touted to be the next ‘it’ destination to visit – not just for pilgrims but also domestic and …

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GBTA eyes ‘bleisure’ from India

Business travel in India will reach pre-2019 spending levels by 2025 and is expected to reach 120 per cent of its pre-COVID business travel spend by 2027, says Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President – EMEA & APAC, GBTA. Hazel Jain Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has been away from the …

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DC pushes for 2-day itineraries

Destination DC wants tour operators to increase stay in Washington DC from day trips to 2-3 nights in their itineraries. Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO, Destination DC, shares more. Hazel Jain Revisiting the India market after exactly a year, Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO, Destination DC, is keen on understanding …

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Bringing Indian weddings back

PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Wed in India’ has potential to boost economy. But are Indian families willing to do this?Do we have have the infrastructure to deal with the demand? TRAVTALK speaks to three key wedding planners on the issue. Hazel Jain A large percentage of Indian couples are …

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TravelBullz promotes Thai luxury

TravelBullz, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has launched Luxury Escapes, a campaign aiming to redefine Thailand as a luxury destination, with focus on unique experiences, wellness, and world-class shopping. TT Bureau TravelBullz, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has launched an exclusive campaign aimed …

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U&I to explore new markets

Shyam Upadhyay, Director, U&I Holidays, says they are expecting to double their growth in 2024 by expanding to newer markets – the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East. Hazel Jain Shyam Upadhyay, Director, U&I Holidays, is right now focussing on processes at the company. He says, “The only way …

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Direct sales key to promote outbound

For Netherlands-based DMC Saffron World B.V., India remains an important market. The company believes that regular engagement with clients through their expansive sales team, participation at travel shows, and strong digital presence, they can achieve remarkable numbers and boost the business. TT Bureau Established in late 2018, Saffron World B.V. …

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Book with Atlantis, earn rewards

As the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal completes one year of operations, it receives tremendous response from the India market. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Neil Shah, Account Director, International Leisure Sales, Atlantis Dubai, shares how the India market is performing, targets for 2024 and the cities that are in focus …

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Affiliate.Travel, a game changer

To continuously innovate and adapt to evolving market trends and technological advancements in the travel and tourism industry, RezLive.com employs several strategies. TT Bureau RezLive.com is running Affiliate.Travel specialist program in India for a period of three months to make agents aware on the benefits associated with this unique product. …

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