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The 7th Union Budget mentions about tourism but did not really meet the expectations of tourism and hospitality stakeholders with reduced overseas promotion allocation and no tax relief for the industry. TT Bureau The budget allocation for Ministry of Tourism was increased from Rs. 1,692.1 crore in 2023-2024 to Rs. …

V Prabhu Kishore, Chairman, Varun Group, delves deeper into the owner-operator paradigm of hotels in a management contract, and says that it’s important for international brands to understand Indian hospitality sensibilities and tweak their ways accordingly. Among other factors, location is the most important thing for the success of a …

Emerging from the challenges of the pandemic, dnata Travel Group has rapidly accelerated its growth, leveraging diversified source markets and innovative technologies. In an insightful discussion on ‘Journeys in Technology’, John Bevan, CEO, dnata Travel Group, shares his perspective on the evolving travel landscape, the role of AI, and the …

There were three times as many Indian nationals that left the country than foreign tourist arrivals from January to November in 2023. Is the lack of international connectivity into India from key tourism source markets the reason for lower inbound numbers? Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, delves …

Arika Holidays, in partnership with Della Resorts, recently hosted more than 200 agents from Mumbai for a day visit at Della Resorts. The trip’s aim was to showcase the leisure potential of the resort, as well as highlight its offering – DATA Resort by Della Adventure. Hazel Jain Experiential weddings …

V Prabhu Kishore, Chairman, Varun Group, delves deeper into the owner-operator paradigm of hotels in a management contract, and says that it’s important for international brands to understand Indian hospitality sensibilities and tweak their ways accordingly. Among other factors, location is the most important thing for the success of a …

In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Kyp Charalambous, Vice President of Sales, Atlantis Dubai, shares the strategies and initiatives driving the resort’s success in the Indian market. Charalambous sheds light on the importance of the Indian market, trade partnerships, and the innovative strategies employed to maintain and enhance their presence. …

The love-hate relationship between the agent and the airline is never ending. While airlines safeguard their bottom lines, agents feel neglected. Certainly, both parties will have to meet half-way for their mutual benefit. TRAVTALK speaks to key industry players on the issue. Hazel Jain The agent-airline relationship is something that …

Driven by economic stability and pent-up demand, global business travel spending is set to hit a record $1.48 tn in 2024, surpassing the 2019 peak of $1.43 tn. Projections suggest spending will exceed $2 tn by 2028, signalling a strong recovery and growth for the sector. Janice Alyosius The global …

SpiceJet has been facing losses in the last few years, but resilience is what keeping it afloat. Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet, vouches for this spirit and shares what it takes to move forward by keeping a problem-solving attitude. Nisha Verma The bouncing back of aviation industry post-COVID has been unprecedented, …