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Is the Indian inbound tourist market slowing down? Experts share a mixed view on this. While some agree to the point of sluggishness in the inbound travel, others say its showed signs of revival in 2023, especially with the ‘Visit India Year 2023’ initiative aimed at promoting India as a …

Indians are travelling like never before and spending on a plethora of experiences. It has been estimated that Indian travellers will be spending US$42 billion all over the world in 2024. How GCC can be a possible gainer in this India growth story was explored at a special session at …

Amsterdam, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, and Melbourne are top five trending destinations that Indian travellers are visiting this summer (June-August 2024), as measured by the change in share of flight bookings, stated a report from the Mastercard Economics Institute. TT Bureau Indian market witnessed a 21 per cent surge in domestic …

There is nothing wrong with offering run-of-the-mill itineraries to the new traveller, but one needs to keep innovating, fashioning something unique to create fresh demand. TRAVTALK speaks to a few agents creating a niche with their own ideas. Hazel Jain ‘It is better to fail in originality than succeed in …

Amadeus is bullish on the Indian market. The company is committed to support and provide solutions to airlines, airports, and travel agencies to automate processes like check-in and baggage handling for airlines and airports, while enhancing passenger experience, says Jyothi Plappara, Head of Engineering, Airport and Airline Operations, Amadeus Labs. …

RezLive.com, a B2B global reservation system, is committed to providing support and solutions to its travel partners. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Jaal Shah, Founder & Group Managing Director, Travel Designer Group, shares travel trends, plans to engage with travel trade partners and new developments at the company. Surbhi Sharma …

While India hasn’t traditionally been a luxury destination for the Middle East travellers, it is coming up as an exotic one with its vibrant culture, ancient traditions, and new bespoke experiences such as private dining and tours. India’s transformation into a luxury escape may not be complete just yet, but …

The Visa Section of the Italian Embassy in Mumbai seems to have taken a step in the right direction. TRAVTALK speaks to a few agents in Mumbai and Delhi to find out the ground situation. TT Bureau Many a time, agents are forced to suggest a different European destination to …

‘Just give Miami one extra night’ Whether it’s a client’s visit to the theme parks of Orlando or a cruise sailing, Miami can work well with just one extra night, says Joe Docal, Director, Travel Industry Sales, GMCVB. Hazel Jain India is the only international market to have crossed 2019 …

Technological advancements have been pivotal in reshaping strategies and enhancing customer experiences in the field of airline retailing. Rajeev Kumar, Founder, CEO & MD, Mystifly, delves into the transformative impact of emerging technologies like NDC and AI on airline retailing. TT Bureau How has technology evolved to reshape airline retailing …