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Nearly two in five affluent consumers in India plan to take wider group holidays in the next 12 months, states a research by YouGov, which gets under the skin of high-end travel to understand what luxury travel looks like post-pandemic in 18 international markets. The pandemic has fuelled the appetite …

Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India, shares how the Air India brand will continue its legacy as a full-service carrier after merger with Vistara, while AirAsia India and Air India Express will be merged to make a low-cost product. Nisha Verma Claiming that Air India has embarked on the …

GRN Connect, a travel services company, has announced plans to introduce a new development phase on its portal that includes Rail Europe, theatre tickets, and self-drive cars, and has recently established a fourth DMC in the UAE.  The company is also offering various schemes to travel agents on the portal, …

Ebix plans to build on its past success by creating a global platform for MICE, promoting domestic tourism through ‘Chalo Bharat Dekhe’, and expanding into the cruise segment, shares Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel Services. Janice Alyosius Ebix, a technology company with a focus on travel and insurance, had a …

Amit Aggarwal, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, TripFactory, believes that their Business to Business product ‘Nexus’ is at the forefront of leading an industry change within India, as he welcomes agents to join them in this change for growth. Hazel Jain How was 2022 for TripFactory and what are your …

Having been in the field of travel education for the last 19 years and driving sales & marketing for international brands, offering vocational training in tourism was a natural progression for Smeeta Gulvady, Director, AdhVaan Knowledge Hub. She discusses the gap in the industry when it comes to training and …

The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, Golden Chariot, and Maharajas’ Express, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, offer unique and enriching journeys to their guests, with exquisite onboard facilities, including spacious cabins, fine dining, and exclusive upholstery. TT Bureau The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train covers important destinations associated …

ETAA’s objective is to bring its members on single platform, organise knowledge sessions for them, and assist them in growing together, says Saurabh Tuteja, Chairman, ETAA’s North India Chapter. Bryan ETAA, a professional association representing the retail tour operators in India, has always been vociferous about creating more and more …

Arun Iyer, Founder & Managing Director, My Golf Tours, shares his perspective on how India can truly become incredible. He narrates his experience of promoting India as a golfing destination internationally under the aegis of the ministry and this is what he has to say. My Golf Tours essentially promotes …

The increase in TCS on overseas tours from 5% to 20% has shaken the outbound industry. While many think that the government should have consulted the industry before making such a rule, others feel that it’s been done to promote inbound and prevent Indians from travelling overseas. Nisha Verma While …