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Menus become maps for travellers

Gastronomical choices play an important role when people plan their travel. A Future Market Insights report says Indian culinary tourism market may reach US $19,127 million by 2032 at 20.4 per cent CAGR, constituting 6-9 per cent of the global culinary sector. The reason behind this is that visitors across …

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20% TCS discouraging: Trade

The high Tax Collection at Source (TCS) that may come into effect soon puts travel agents at a huge competitive disadvantage. Not just that, the FM needs to clarify many issues of practical importance, most of all related to its implementation. TRAVTALK speaks to Arjun Akruwala, CA & Lawyer, ASA …

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Industry feels manpower pinch

The travel and tourism sector is facing shortage of skilled manpower. Experts share their views on what can be done to deal with the problem—which will not go away anytime soon. Suhani Sood Many companies in the travel and tourism sector are feeling the pinch due to shortage of skilled …

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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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