Agents

Harvey India & MtoM join hands

Harvey India is now planning to enter the Delhi market with its new office and has collaborated with Milestones to Memories, a wedding and event space specialist, for long-term business success. Harvey India, a MICE and corporate travel specialist in Mumbai, which caters to individuals, families and honeymooners. It offers …

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The Balkans come calling

In 2016, Slovenia recorded 20,000 Indian overnights. Indo European Travels in collaboration with Indo Asia Holidays is working hard to introduce the destination to the Indian market to increase this number. In collaboration with Indo Asia Holidays, Air India and CII from India–under the aegis of the Embassy of the …

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All eyes on India’s dynamic inbound

The Great Indian Travel Bazaar, was held at the JECC Jaipur, from April 24-25, 2017. A major facilitator to Indian exhibitors, the FICCI-backed event witnessed over 10,500 transacting business opportunities that helped put India on the itineraries of global travellers. But did this year’s edition match up to its hype? …

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RAK rakes in interest from trade

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) held a roadshow in Mumbai recently which saw more than 100 travel agents and tour operators come together to meet 17 sellers including DMCs, airlines, hotels and attractions. Here’s what the attendees had to say and how the roadshow has helped them gain insight on the …

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Amadeus expands portfolio with hotel IT

The technology provider has diversified its offerings with its foray into hospitality and is investments through its latest white paper ‘Online Travel 2020’. The industry nears a new age of online travel with rapid evolution and innovation taking place in every sector. Newer business models have come into play and …

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RezLive.com expands footprint in Africa

The online travel provider has appointed GSAs in Ghana and Kenya to increase their offerings for the continent. Rezlive.com, a product of Travel Designer Group, has further cemented its position in the African region with the appointment of African Origin Travels & Sports Tourism and Continental Travel Group as its …

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Indian travellers revel at global festivals

Whether it’s Oktoberfest in Munich, Dubai Shopping Festival, La Tomatina in Buñol (Spain), or Tomorrowland, Indian travellers are experiencing it all. While there is no exact number of Indians travelling abroad to be a part of this jamboree, the travel industry points out an increase in demand among Indians for …

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Preparing for the future of travel

The tourism and hospitality industry is changing at an exponential rate. The new products being added everyday and the ever-evolving technology has put travel agents at the precipice of evolution. Ashwini Kakkar, Past President, TAAI, outlines various changes in the industry and suggests the way forward. Aviation According to Kakkar, …

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Offbeat locales for experiential travel

The search for exclusive experiences has led travel-hungry Indians to unconventional destinations like Bulgaria, Prague, Croatia, Iceland, Kenya, Zambia etc., reveal travel connoisseurs. AHANA GURUNG Sushil Shamlal Wadhwa, Founder and CMD, Platinum World Group Among the emerging destinations, Russia is going to be a big player since there are innumerable …

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New service tax abatement hits travel trade hard

The recent abatement to service tax from 4.5 per cent to 9 per cent on tour operators has come as a big blow to the travel trade. While the CENVAT credit could be a boon for inbound operators, it might negatively impact the outbound business. Industry experts share their views …

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