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From promoting multi-day tours to integrating digitalisation at the front-end of the business, and focusing on their own products, TUI has many plans and strategies for India, which is a crucial market for them. Jordi Cerdó, Chief Strategy Officer, TUI Musement, says that operating four charters weekly in Goa is …

In the realm of luxury travel and hospitality, DreamSetGo emerged with some exciting experiences at this year’s Cricket World Cup, transforming the experience for fans into a grand spectacle of opulence and exclusivity. As one of the official travel agents, DreamSetGo catered to over 5,000 travellers across 9 cities for …

Asego is determined to continue bringing innovation to the insurance segment, whether it is by creating new offerings that are better suited for Gen Z and Millennials, or by creating experience-specific covers like for cruising. Dev Karvat, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Asego, shares his plans for the new year. …

Hopeful of sustained demand, Thomas Cook (India) is keen to collaborate with M!CE convention centres at the central and state levels to bring business back into India, says Rahul Shinde, GM, M!CE & Exhibition, Thomas Cook (India). Hazel Jain Rahul Shinde, General Manager, M!CE & Exhibition, Thomas Cook (India), anticipates …

Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, reflects on the year gone by, plans for the company & the travel startup landscape in India. Hazel Jain What is your prime focus right now? With the Indian Angels show, I got the opportunity to pursue my interest in helping startups and aspiring entrepreneurs on …

Without adaptability, extinction is a real possibility. The new generation of entrepreneurs and chief executive officers in the travel and hospitality sector believe in agility and innovation; they encourage the industry as a fraternity to think differently and do things differently, so that they just don’t survive but thrive in …

Karan Vakharia, Director – Business Development, Pathfinders Holidays, says they are looking for collaborations with airlines, hotels, tour operators, and local businesses to expand offerings. TT Bureau Resilience, collaborations, adaptability for future changes, and crisis preparedness are some of the lessons Karan Vakharia, Director – Business Development, Pathfinders Holidays, is …

Flipkart owned Cleartrip has a lot of expectations from 2024 keeping in view the increasing demand for domestic and international bookings. Ayyappan Rajagopal, Chief Executive Officer, Cleartrip, says there are several new things that they are planning to do in terms of flexibility, value and affordability to meet the expections …

Wedding industry shows support to the PM’s view on Indian families organising nuptials abroad and appeals to the Union Government to create infrastructure in the country for preventing the trend. Suhani Sood Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged wealthy Indian families going abroad to organise their wedding ceremonies to give …

Year 2023 has seen impressive growth for travel industry, thanks to the demand from millennials, high spending power and technology providing the right impetus. TRAVTALK takes industry views. Suhani Sood GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, STB As Indian travellers made 2023 a big year …