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Visa policies are a crucial factor shaping outbound travel, influencing both leisure and MICE tourism. Simplified processes like e-visa or visa-on-arrival attract travellers, while complex or delayed procedures deter them. Shravan Bhalla, Director, High Flyer Visa policies play an important role, as they regulate the entry of passengers into a …

As global travel evolves, there is a growing liking for unique, less crowded destinations. Whether it is leisure or MICE, the emerging trends are reshaping how we explore the world. Markus Tan, Regional Director, STB, India, Middle East, South Asia and Africa Indian travellers have evolved, with changing preferences that …

Tourism industry is keeping its fingers crossed with hopes that the Union Budget 2025 will give some relief in TCS and GST as far as outbound is concerned and help encourage investment within India to bridge the demand-supply gap. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO We expect the Budget to be in …

Imagine your are a manufacturer exporting goods to global clients or a logistics provider ensuring seamless delivery of products. In both scenarios, you depend on the safe transit of goods. But what if something goes wrong? This is where marine insurance steps in, acting as your safety net to protect …

As we step into 2025, the global landscape is poised for transformative growth. Against this backdrop, industry is gearing up to tackle emerging challenges and seize opportunities. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO The IATO expects robust growth in inbound tourism for 2025, driven by improved infrastructure, streamlined visa policies, and increased …

Industry stakeholders say that the success of ‘Chalo India’ campaign lies in sustained efforts by the Government of India and its integration into broader promotional strategies. Janice Alyosius The Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Chalo India’ campaign, launched recently at WTM London, aims to rejuvenate India’s inbound tourism by offering 100,000 free …

TRAVTALK has entered its 35th year, and what better way to celebrate than with a glittering networking dinner in Mumbai? The city’s travel industry elite came together to toast DDP Publications and the journey we have shared. TT Bureau From our beginnings as a travel industry publication to diversifying across …

With industry leaders calling for strategic changes to elevate the country’s inbound travel potential, Vikram Madhok, Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent India, outlines critical areas to unlock the growth. Janice Alyosius With a dynamic shift underway in the global tourism landscape, Vikram Madhok, Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent India, shares …

A skilled and trained workforce is a prerequisite to run a successful business. TRAVTALK explores the importance of skilled staff and why upskilling and reskilling have become the need of the hour. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill, Development and Entrepreneurship At the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, …

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. …