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Ooty top travel choice this summer

Every year summer uncovers intriguing travel patterns about Indian travellers. Booking.com reveals travel insights about the upcoming summer period and how Indians are making plans to travel to domestic as well as international destinations. TT Bureau This year, summer promises to be a season of exploration and rejuvenation for travellers …

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STB, SIA honour Indian M!CE agents

Singapore Tourism Board, in association with Singapore Airlines, honoured the Indian partners from North and East India contributing impressive numbers to Singapore’s M!CE segment, at a recent event in New Delhi. Kean Bon, Area Director – India, South Asia & Africa, STB, calls India as one of their top markets …

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Is recce a lost art?

In the age of familiarisation trips, agent reconnaissance seems to be a lost art. Or is it? We speak to key operators who continue to invest in product by exploring new destinations by themselves. Hazel Jain Given the premium nature of services that the travel agents and tour operators provide, …

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Erco turns 25, unveils logo

Erco Travels celebrated its Silver Jubilee at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, recently, unveiling a new logo, which serves as a symbol of their continued growth and innovation. TT Bureau Erco Travels commemorated its Silver Jubilee recently at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi recently. The event proved to be a …

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LA promotes big-ticket events

Los Angeles has been making a lot of noise this year, what with its 100th anniversary of the Hollywood Sign and some big-ticket events it will be hosting in the next couple of years. Seema Kadam, Regional Director, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board in India, gives TRAVTALK the bigger …

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Turtle Down Under promotes NZ

Turtle Down Under has been promoting New Zealand for the last one year. Abhishek Sonthalia, MD, Turtle Down Under, says New Zealand is gaining popularity as a mono destination and the demand is not just for leisure FIT but also groups and M!CE travellers. Travellers could plan anything between nine …

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Young India to shape travel experiences

In his new role as the Head of Tourism Services at VFS Global, GB Srithar sheds light on the dynamic terrain of global tourism. Emphasising on the importance of technology, sustainability, and targeted communication strategies, he says that adaptability and innovation will be key in meeting the evolving needs and …

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India’s BT spend at $38.2 bn

India is 9th largest market in the world for business travel spending and 4th-largest market for the Asia Pacific, representing 5.7 per cent of business travel spending in the region, says Sunny Sodhi, Managing Director, FCM Travel India. Hazel Jain There are many statistics that indicate that India is on …

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Ayodhya takes centre stage

Inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya has resulted in 10X surge in demand for the destination, as per a recent study. With projections of 300,000 visitors per day by 2031, Ayodhya is touted to be the next ‘it’ destination to visit – not just for pilgrims but also domestic and …

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GBTA eyes ‘bleisure’ from India

Business travel in India will reach pre-2019 spending levels by 2025 and is expected to reach 120 per cent of its pre-COVID business travel spend by 2027, says Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President – EMEA & APAC, GBTA. Hazel Jain Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has been away from the …

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