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Showcasing Holland in totality

The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Convention (NBTC) in partnership with Jet Airways organised a six-day familiarisation trip for 13 travel agents from India to showcase not just Amsterdam but also new destinations in Holland like Zaandam, Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, Kaatsheuvel and Ermelo. TT BUREAU I considered myself rather familiar …

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STHI targets Tier-II markets

STHI Group hosted roadshows in Raipur, Chattisgarh and Nagpur in December 2017 and looks to tap the growing needs and demands from Tier-II markets. Agents from both the cities share their views on the roadshow. SHAHZAD NASIR “The roadshow in Nagpur was well organised by STHI Group and I have …

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North India revels with Maya

The 4th North India Travel Awards was held at The Lalit New Delhi amidst the stalwarts of the tourism industry. Chief Guest Vijay Goel, Minister of State for Statistics & Programme Implementation and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India and Guest of Honour Shivdular Singh Dhillon, IAS, Special Secretary-cum-Director, Department of …

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Restructuring overseas presence?

The shutting down of seven foreign tourist offices by the Government of India has sent the travel trade in a tizzy. TRAVTALK asks industry experts about the impact of this decision on the tourism business within and outside the country. Plagued with the vacancy of several posts and lack of …

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The New Year promises to look up

Following setbacks caused by GST and demonetisation, the tourism and hospitality industry is moving forward with a positive attitude to reverse the negative impact of these roadblocks. The aim is clear, to ensure India tourism thrives. TRAVTALK speaks with industry leaders to gauge the mood for the New Year. Ian …

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Ushering 2018 with hope in sight

Following setbacks caused by GST and demonetisation, the tourism and hospitality industry is moving forward with a positive attitude to reverse the negative impact of these roadblocks. The aim is clear, to ensure India tourism thrives. TRAVTALK speaks with industry leaders to gauge the mood for the New Year. TT …

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Innovative & unique products on offer

Iris Reps has plans to bring in exciting products that have a unique proposition on offer. Armed with a strategy to bring about changes in the dynamics of the market, however small, Iris Reps is hopeful of bringing in newer and exciting products into the market. Ale- fiya Singh, Director, …

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Exploring tourism growth segments

Some segments of Indian outbound tourism are showing maximum gain. To identify these segments-from small groups, large groups, leisure travellers, incentive travel or other categories-TRAVTALK speaks with industry players.   INDER RAJ AHLUWALIA Sulaiman Suip, Director, Touralism Maysia With middle class families spending more on foreign travel, India is a …

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Adrenaline rush for MICE

The MICE market in India is marching ahead to catch up with the world by opening up the sector to new activities. More corporate groups are opting for high-power, adrenaline-pumping activities over boardroom boredom. Birju Gariba, CEO and Executive Director, Platinum World Group ‘Please watch the instruction video very carefully …

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Guide for industry entrants

The book, ‘Tourism: Everyone’s Business’, written by Gour Kanjilal, Executive Director, IATO and former Deputy Director General of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India was launched by M.P. Bezbaruah, Former Secretary Tourism, Government of India and Permanent Representative of UNWTO in India. Other dignitaries present at the book launch included …

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