Destination DC wants tour operators to increase stay in Washington DC from day trips to 2-3 nights in their itineraries. Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO, Destination DC, shares more. Hazel Jain Revisiting the India market after exactly a year, Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO, Destination DC, is keen on understanding …
Read More »Bringing Indian weddings back
PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Wed in India’ has potential to boost economy. But are Indian families willing to do this?Do we have have the infrastructure to deal with the demand? TRAVTALK speaks to three key wedding planners on the issue. Hazel Jain A large percentage of Indian couples are …
Read More »TravelBullz promotes Thai luxury
TravelBullz, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has launched Luxury Escapes, a campaign aiming to redefine Thailand as a luxury destination, with focus on unique experiences, wellness, and world-class shopping. TT Bureau TravelBullz, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has launched an exclusive campaign aimed …
Read More »U&I to explore new markets
Shyam Upadhyay, Director, U&I Holidays, says they are expecting to double their growth in 2024 by expanding to newer markets – the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East. Hazel Jain Shyam Upadhyay, Director, U&I Holidays, is right now focussing on processes at the company. He says, “The only way …
Read More »Direct sales key to promote outbound
For Netherlands-based DMC Saffron World B.V., India remains an important market. The company believes that regular engagement with clients through their expansive sales team, participation at travel shows, and strong digital presence, they can achieve remarkable numbers and boost the business. TT Bureau Established in late 2018, Saffron World B.V. …
Read More »Book with Atlantis, earn rewards
As the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal completes one year of operations, it receives tremendous response from the India market. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Neil Shah, Account Director, International Leisure Sales, Atlantis Dubai, shares how the India market is performing, targets for 2024 and the cities that are in focus …
Read More »Affiliate.Travel, a game changer
To continuously innovate and adapt to evolving market trends and technological advancements in the travel and tourism industry, RezLive.com employs several strategies. TT Bureau RezLive.com is running Affiliate.Travel specialist program in India for a period of three months to make agents aware on the benefits associated with this unique product. …
Read More »Gen Z covets Tamil Nadu temples
Tamil Nadu’s evolving inbound tourism landscape encompasses a spectrum of traveller preferences, spanning from medical and religious tourism to emerging trends like adventure and South Indian-style weddings. There is a growing trend for exploring religious tourism among Gen Z and millennials in the state, says Sriharan Balan, MD, Madura Travel …
Read More »Industry vying for repeat visits
The Indian traveller is evolving and making repeat visits to a destination they want to discover in a different way, for a different reason. Industry leaders share their views. Neil Patil, Founder, CTO & COO, Veena World Repeat travel has become an increasingly popular trend for us, especially to destinations …
Read More »Widen insurance cover for events
Janice Alyosius According to an event insurance market research report by Allied Market Research, the global event insurance market was valued at US$726.9 million in 2022, and is projected to reach US$2.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.7 per cent from 2023 to 2032. The increase in …
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