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Sarab Jit Singh, Managing Director, Travelite (India), believes that while reduction in GST on hotels may be a move for the better, India continues to be a costly destination because of air ticket prices, high interstate taxes, etc. The government aims to achieve a $5 trillion economy by 2025. We, …

With pollution in North India, especially in tourist hotspots of Delhi, Agra and Varanasi, touching unbearable levels, there is an urgent need to address the problem or risk facing grave consequences. This issue needs the seriousness it deserves not just for tourism, but for the well-being of India’s 1.3 billion …

While the tourism industry expressed hope of a promising 2019, the year couldn’t quite match expectations. Performance and revenues remained mediocre, while a few government policies acted as a silver lining. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & Managing Director, Air India We began operating nine international routes in FY 2019-20 and many …

Launched in January 2019, One Above has grown with offices in 95 countries and aims to take this number up to 195 by March 2020, reveals BA Rahim, Director, One Above. TT Bureau Within a year, One Above Destination Management Services has expanded to 95 destinations with its own DMCs …

Globus and Cosmos has launched new tours for 2020 under its successful ‘Undiscovered’ series of touring vacations through Italy, Great Britain, and the Mediterranean. TT Bureau Owing to the great popularity of its ‘Undiscovered’ tours, for 2020, Globus and Cosmos has unveiled new ‘Undiscovered’ tours to Italy & Great Britain …

Interest from the India market to Austria and neighbouring regions will only increase with time, claims Ishvinder Maddh, Managing Director, Robinville Intech. TT Bureau The recent Robinville Tourism Conclave—The Roadshow, by Robinville Intech in association with its partners, saw the bigwigs of the travel trade industry from three cities in …

TrawellTag Cover-More protects over 3.8 million travellers globally, with a focus on claims-handling efficiencies. TT Bureau Globalisation has led to an increase in the number of working professionals travelling to faraway countries for official commitments, but healthcare facilities at many countries have failed to catch up with the pace. TrawellTag …

Amit Kishore, Co-founder, Eastbound Group, claims that sustainability is the way forward for the travel industry, and the group continuously innovates its itineraries to further this goal. TT Bureau Today, sustainability in travel is not just a choice, but a need. Amit Kishore agrees that sustainable tourism is a shift …

Maharashtra has the potential to attract tourists from around the world, and the state’s tourism department is presently focused on attracting more visitors from the US and China. Nisha Verma Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal explains how Maharashtra has many dimensions for tourism just like any other part of India. Mumbai, Pune, …

Minar Group received the TRAVTALK-WTM World Travel Leaders award at the recently-held World Travel Market in London, as recognition of the group’s contribution to the industry in offering authentic experiential travel. TT Bureau The World Travel Leaders awards honours companies and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the industry over …