Agents

Identifying the new-age traveller

The new-age millennial traveller is often defined by their age bracket. But Abraham Alapatt, President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation, Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel, disagrees. He shares his idea about who these travellers might be and why it makes a lot …

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Watch & Cow’s bespoke offerings

Swiss DMC Watch & Cow, represented in India by Apsara Voyages, has trained its eyes towards the India market to get more Indians to explore the Alps through its bespoke offerings. Hazel Jain Representing Watch & Cow in India is Sushil Bhatt, MD, Apsara Voyages, who introduced this product to …

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Turpal promises upsell for agents

A solution for post-reservation sales and revenue earning for agents, Turpal is the answer to all that an agent or a customer needs after they have set out on the tour. The application, which has an online chat tool for effective communication, helps agencies generate more revenue, as tours, activity …

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Focus on developing soft skills

Travel trade associations are a great way to reach out to small and medium-sized travel agents from remote parts of India through their membership. Aviareps India recently hosted an exciting evening for members of TAFI Western Region Chapter to showcase their various products. Hazel Jain Taking advantage of the large …

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Refreshingly Indian

Monsoon by Café Lota rediscovers Indian food beyond stereotype with a food menu that presents ‘Indian food with a twist’, says Vishwas Makhija, Co-founder Monsoon at Café Lota, Worldmark 1, R4, Aerocity, New Delhi. Lipla Negi Anyone who has been to India or has read about the country surely has …

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Adventure’s promising future for women

Guneet Puri, founding partner of Bohemian Adventures LLP, feels that being a woman in travel has comforted other women on their trips. She believes that in the next 5-10 years, there will be a significant increase in the number of women entrepreneurs and guides actively involved in the field of …

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Get post-reservation help with Turpal

Turpal is a post-reservation solution for travel professionals to manage their operation and increase per passenger profit, says Farshid Rahimkhani, CEO & Co-founder, Turpal. He shares how the technology will offer tour operators and customers ease in managing a trip after a person reaches the destination. TT Bureau Tour-activity-attraction is …

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Experience ‘royalty’ on the move

Travel in a luxury train has its own charm, and luxury trains operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in India offer you magnificent hospitality and a world overflowing in opulence, exuding an impression that takes you back to the days of Maharajas. TT Bureau Trains take …

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Wedding biz making strong comeback

After two tumultuous years of the pandemic related restrictions and subsided celebrations, the wedding business is poised to make a grander and richer comeback, says Rajeev Jain, Founder & MD, Rashi Entertainment. Lipla Negi Propelled by the ‘revenge buying’ trend, the weddings business is expected to set new benchmarks of …

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Adventure’s promising future for women

Guneet Puri, founding partner of Bohemian Adventures LLP, feels that being a woman in travel has comforted other women on their trips. She believes that in the next 5-10 years, there will be a significant increase in the number of women entrepreneurs and guides actively involved in the field of …

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