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The Skål Club of Bombay recently organised a one-day meet-up at Radisson Blu Karjat for its members and their families. It also invited the Skål Club of Pune to join them, which took the total number of participants to about 140, that included about 25 members from Pune alone and …

The company will soon add new clients to its growing portfolio, including a hotel chain in one of the island destinations. An emphasis on offering PR and social media services has strengthened its appeal. Representation company Outbound Konnections is upbeat about adding new clients that are interested in tapping the …

Annual conventions of leading travel associations like TAAI, IATO, FHRAI, ADTOI, are an integral part of the Indian travel business diary. TRAVTALK finds out from some of the major stakeholders of the industry whether these conventions hold any relevance today for the industry and travel companies. Inder Raj Ahluwalia Conventions …

Inbound tourism is passing through a rough patch and the industry needs new ways and means to propel this sector. It’s time the industry looks beyond its conventional source markets and develops innovative products to give a breath of fresh air to inbound tourism. According to the World Economic Forum’s …

As part of their ‘Curated Journeys by The Q Experiences,’ Vasim Shaikh, Founder, Q Experiences, unveiled an exclusive 200-people-only trip to Antarctica. The White Continent is the first cruise line by an Indian company that will take groups to Antarctica. The 11-day expedition would start from Ushuaia, the southern-most city …

TravelGyaan has been conducting sought-after training workshops and webinars. Nikita Rawtani, Director, TravelGyaan gives an insight on the company. With a strong background of training and marketing behind her, Nikita Rawtani, Director, Rudra Marketing as well as TravelGyaan, believes that it is the best way to empower an industry. While …

Indonesian DMC, Panorama Destination, has partnered with Gurgaon-based TRN Marketing to provide an unforgettable experience to Indian travellers coming to Indonesia. Buoyed with the continued growth of Indian arrivals to Indonesia, Panorama Destination, an Indonesia-based DMC, has joined hands with Gurgaon-based TRN Marketing to ride the trend and provide Indian …

By acquiring a significant part of Kuoni’s global Destination Management Services network, Thomas Cook has broadened the base of its risks. It will no longer be completely dependent on India-centric business. HAZEL JAIN With the acquisition of a significant part of Kuoni’s global Destination Management Services (DMSs) network, reportedly at …

The city’s travel trade couldn’t be more excited about Air Canada’s Mumbai-Toronto-Mumbai direct non-stop service, which launched recently. This is what they had to say. Sunil Bijlani, Founding Partner & CEO, Vacation World This is a landmark event. Flying directly to Toronto will be a highlight for the holidaymakers to …

The destination weddings market from India is growing at 30-40 per cent annually, with an ever-increasing number of travellers scouting for new and exotic destinations in India and abroad to tie the knot. Ras Al Khaimah, Sri Lanka and Turkey are emerging as popular destinations for Indian weddings, say travel …