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B2B forex platform for agents

BuyForexOnline has launched a new B2B forex platform. The Total Agent Module (TAM) allows them to place forex and remittance orders for their clients. HAZEL JAIN A new platform launched by Bengaluru-based BuyForexOnline is targeted purely at travel agents that will enable them to place forex and remittance orders for …

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Student of the Year: Platform for talent

The contest organised by InterGlobe Technology Quotient aims to provide a much-needed kickstart to careers of travel and tourism students who have the potential to evolve into the leaders of tomorrow. InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) is synonymous with the global distribution system (GDS) in India and has powered numerous clients …

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Millennials for travel trends

Matthew Powell, Managing Director–Middle East & South Asia, Travelport, reveals details of an ongoing study on millennials and shares the group’s key plans for the Indian subcontinent. AHANA GURUNG Q) What is Travelport currently working on behind the scenes? We’re currently working on a report on millennials, particularly to see …

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Oneworld looks at US market

Oneworld Destination aims to expand its network in South East Asia and plans to launch experiential products targeting travellers in the US market. Oneworld Destination Corporation offers a full range of destination management services and is also involved in understanding the causes of disruptions, as well as experiential travel. The …

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Harvey India & MtoM join hands

Harvey India is now planning to enter the Delhi market with its new office and has collaborated with Milestones to Memories, a wedding and event space specialist, for long-term business success. Harvey India, a MICE and corporate travel specialist in Mumbai, which caters to individuals, families and honeymooners. It offers …

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The Balkans come calling

In 2016, Slovenia recorded 20,000 Indian overnights. Indo European Travels in collaboration with Indo Asia Holidays is working hard to introduce the destination to the Indian market to increase this number. In collaboration with Indo Asia Holidays, Air India and CII from India–under the aegis of the Embassy of the …

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All eyes on India’s dynamic inbound

The Great Indian Travel Bazaar, was held at the JECC Jaipur, from April 24-25, 2017. A major facilitator to Indian exhibitors, the FICCI-backed event witnessed over 10,500 transacting business opportunities that helped put India on the itineraries of global travellers. But did this year’s edition match up to its hype? …

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RAK rakes in interest from trade

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) held a roadshow in Mumbai recently which saw more than 100 travel agents and tour operators come together to meet 17 sellers including DMCs, airlines, hotels and attractions. Here’s what the attendees had to say and how the roadshow has helped them gain insight on the …

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Experiential tours in demand

Regular holidays are evolving into experiences and bringing about this change is Vedic Walks. The idea of holidaying is undergoing a subtle change and Vedic Walks, a division of Active Internationals Travel Network is helping bring this about by offering bespoke and experiential tours to the inbound traffic. Speaking about …

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Swiss Quality Hotels on roomsXML

Travel agents using the roomsXML platform can now get access to all the Swiss Quality Hotels International hotels at attractive wholesale rates. Swiss Quality Hotels International represents more than 60 quality-oriented and individually-run hotels across 40 cities and resorts in Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Under the recently-signed direct distribution agreement, …

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