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, …
Read More »Ebix plans M!CE platform
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 …
Read More »Connect with ‘Nexus’
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 …
Read More »‘Marketing experiences imperative’
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 …
Read More »Experience luxury on wheels
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 …
Read More »Fam trips on ETAA agenda
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 …
Read More »Policies ok, system needs to change
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 …
Read More »TCS hike chokes the trade
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 …
Read More »GoldenPass Express excites trade
Frédéric Delachaux, Head (Marketing), GoldenPass Express, was in India recently to introduce the Swiss train to the travel trade in Mumbai. The newly launched train makes travel for visitors convenient with direct connections between Montreux – Interlaken – Montreux without any change in Zweisimmen within 3 hours 15 minutes. Hazel …
Read More »Offering a ‘home’ away from home
Represented by Renuka Natu in India, this London-based DMC offers HNIs and small private groups the comfort of being at home away from home when they are in the UK or Europe. Khushboo Shah, Founder & CEO, GO2UK&Europe Travels, shares details of what they offer and what are their focus …
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