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KUONI eyesTier-II & III cities

After a strategic restructuring of the Kuoni brand, the  Global Travel Service business of the company will expand its footprint in Tier-II and III cities in India with a focus on new products and experiences for Indians. TT Bureau Following the sale of the European tour operator businesses to DER …

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Recording steady growth

1589 Hotels opened 16 hotels in 2017, and is targeting to take this number to 24 by next year, reveals Pankaj Giroti, CHA—VP Development & PR of the company. TT Bureau 1589 Hotels saw an unprecedented growth in the last one year. “We added 16 hotels and resorts, and 828 …

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Trade vows to promote Kashmir

Post the TAAI Convention in Srinagar, the delegates including travel agents, hoteliers and service providers, have promised to promote Kashmir aggressively in their respective regions. TT Bureau Balbir Mayal, MD, New Airways Travels The convention is a platform where industry issues can be addressed. The association can make a note …

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Lama redefines India strategy

Lama Group is relooking at its strategy in India, revealed Kulwant Singh, Founder and Managing Director, while speaking at the Delhi leg of its four-city roadshow in the country. TT Bureau Lama Group, one of the leading DMCs in UAE, kicked off its four-city Tier-1 roadshow in New Delhi, before …

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STHI eyes smaller cities

STHI Holidays India is going all guns to target Tier-II and III cities across India to grow its footprint in outbound travel and reach out to the right partners. TT Bureau The company plans to market and promote itself through various channels that include both physical and online platforms. “Our …

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‘Rare’ platform for hotels

The maiden edition of Très RARE, in Delhi, recorded over 100 Indian destination management companies and 30 foreign tour operators over two days. TT Bureau Instituted by RARE India, Très RARE is a showcase of the finest boutique hotels, lodges, hideaways, camps and retreats in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The …

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Trafalgar in smaller cities

As part of its commitment, Trafalgar encourages agents across India, including Tier II and III cities, to become partners and participate in workshops. Hazel Jain Nicholas Lim, President, Trafalgar, Asia, was in India recently as part of Trafalgar’s inaugural ‘Europe Britain Day’ that travelled to Mumbai and Bengaluru along with …

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Pacific brings Puglia to India

Pacific Travels has been appointed the India Representative for Discovery Puglia. Nasir Zaidi, Managing Partner, Pacific Travels, shares the company’s plans for 2018 on marketing and promotion of the destination, which is popular among honeymooners, FIT travellers and also suitable for MiCE and group travellers. Ankita Saxena Discovery Puglia is …

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Innstant goes digital

Innstant Travel is planning to introduce its technology company, Innstant Connect in 2018, and hopes to strengthen new products in the pipeline. TT Bureau Innstant Connect powers some of the leading global brands and offers a host of innovative solutions, informs Gagan Kakkar, Country Head—India, Innstant Travel. “Some of these …

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Travstarz ups tech game

After the acquisition of stakes in Travstarz Global Group by RezB2B, Travstarz has strengthened its technology arm to boost productivity. TT Bureau Travstarz Global Group is known for its quality services and competitive pricing for destinations, believes the company’s Managing Director, Pankaj Nagpal. Elaborating on the recent developments, Nagpal explains, …

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