Art experiences are a high-value social currency that no one is talking about. Kartik Gaggar, Founder and CEO at Rajasthan Studio, explains why having at least one art experience in your client’s travel itinerary should be a must if they are seeking the real pleasure of travel. You have …
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To create some buzz in the industry and engage the trade, Tripjack has launched an exciting competition based on the IPL matches that is open to everyone. The ‘Tripjack Travel Agent IPL Fantasy League’ will remain open till the end of the IPL season, and agents can start registering today! …
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‘Adversity is a blessing in disguise’ goes the old saying, and no one understands this better than Manish Kriplani, MD, Baywatch Travels, who has helped fill the gap in demand and supply for luxury villas through his latest venture – Baywatch Stayzz. The brand offers serviced luxury villas for rent, …
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That is the question a lot of the travel agents are asking themselves these days. TRAVTALK speaks to IATA as well as the various national trade bodies to get their perspective to help our readers make an informed decision going forward. FY2020 saw 97% renewal of accredited agencies in India: …
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Vishal Bhatia, Country Manager, India for VisitBritain, says that he is already seeing a small but significant number of visitors from India visiting their friends and family in the UK in recent weeks. He shares that the UK is also building a new immigration system to ensure it remains open …
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Ravi Gosain, Managing Director, Erco Travels, says that while the moratorium may have been a relief for some while it lasted, with its limit up, travel professionals now face the risk of bankruptcy. Hence, he advises tour operators to look for other business opportunities just as he has, as travel …
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Ebixcash Tours & Travels has become the preferred travel and Forex partner of five IPL teams. The company will handle travel needs of players and provide end-to-end support, including charter flights, ground transportation, foreign exchange, hotel rooms and event insurance coverage. Manas Dwivedi A fully-owned subsidiary of Ebix Inc., EbixCash …
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Parvez Dewan, Former Secretary (2012-2014), Ministry of Tourism and former CMD, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), offers a compelling review of ‘Path Breaking Journey – Beyond the Charted Path’, a book by Kuldip Verma who has donned many a hat in his career, including that of Senior Vice President, ITDC. …
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A passion for protecting wildlife and a desire to build India as an attractive wildlife tourism destination prompted this trio from Kolkata to launch an intense 35-series episode on Big Cats. Now, they say, would be a good time for private operators to realise that going green today and supporting …
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To be held from September 19-November 10 in the UAE, IPL is expected to garner a lot of interest among Indian travellers to watch the match live, though it is still unclear if spectators will be allowed in stadiums. Sports events attract tourists as participants or spectators, and destinations try …
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