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Bringing back tourism responsibly

Hon Peeni Henare, Minister of Tourism, New Zealand, recently addressed TRENZ 2023 recognizing the role of tourism in the country’s economic recovery and its potential to showcase New Zealand as a sustainable destination on the global map. TT Bureau Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was one of New Zealand’s …

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Indian wedding biz worth $50bn

The 8th edition of Travel Wedding Show in Udaipur discussed various topics related to the booming Indian wedding industry, including hotel pricing and visa processing. Janice Alyosius The eighth edition of Travel Wedding Show in Udaipur was a resounding success, with more than 2,000 productive meetings held during the show. …

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Goa Roadmap’ gets global nod

The Goa Roadmap for Tourism will serve as a shared blueprint for G20 nations to achieve the 17 SDGs identified by the United Nations, said G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, at the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meet held in Goa soon after the 4th TWG Meeting. …

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Minar gets another GSA

Uganda Airlines has appointed Minar Travels (India) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in India, which will use its vast network in India to boost the carrier’s sales across the country. TT Bureau In its role as the GSA, Minar Travels will be supporting the launch of Uganda Airlines’ new …

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Travelling is an ‘investment’

Travelling or taking a vacation continues to be a luxury in certain households, but at Cleartrip, we believe, it is a an investvestment for growth in future. Travel generates attractive long-term returns in the form of improvement in personal well-being, expanding one’s perspective, and helping one recharge and return refresh. …

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Bonding families through golf

My Golf Tours recently conducted a tournament in three cities of India with an idea of promoting family golf tourism, helping families to bond in a unique way through the elite sport. TT Bureau The National Family Golf Tournament 2023 was a celebration of bonds and sportsmanship, promoting family golf …

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What’s luring visitors from tertiary cities?

Indian travellers are being most sought after by various destinations, and people are not just travelling from bigger cities. People from tier III and IV cities are also making sure that they explore the world. And they are not disappointed. Big movements are happening from these regions to different domestic …

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Collaboration key to growth of M!CE

M!CE professionals across India are positive about its appeal as premier M!CE destination. Barun Gupta, President, SITE India Chapter, believes G20 will be a game changer for India’s growth of exhibitions and incentives across states. Janice Alyosius Collaboration, marketing efforts, and simplified visa processes are seen as factors to improve …

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Extend TCS exemption please!

All-India Association of Authorized Money Changers & Money Transfer Agents appeals for level-playing field in overseas transactions. It has asked for foreign currency bank notes, forex prepaid cards and wire transfers into TCS exemption to debit, credit cards under LRS. Hazel Jain The money exchange industry has asked the Union …

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Outbound travel up by 190%

India emerged as the leading source market for outbound travel last year, according to IPK International’s World Travel Monitor report presented by ITB Berlin. Despite the travel restrictions, the country registered slightly better travel volume than in 2019. TT Bureau There is a solid progression in the outbound trips by …

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