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Oman Tourism successfully concludes India Roadshow Showcases country as a premier luxury destination for Indian travellers

New Delhi: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of the Sultanate of Oman successfully concluded its four-city India Roadshow in Bengaluru recently, reinforcing Oman’s position as a top-tier destination for Indian travellers seeking luxury, culture, and adventure. The roadshow commenced with a strategic press conference in New Delhi, followed by …

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Oman Tourism Embarks on India Roadshow, Showcasing Luxurious Travel Experiences with Unprecedented Success Oman Sets the Stage as a Premier Luxury Destination for Indian Travellers

Chennai: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of the Sultanate of Oman continues its India Roadshow in Chennai, reinforcing Oman’s position as a top-tier destination for Indian travellers seeking luxury, culture, and adventure. The roadshow commenced with a strategic press conference in the capital, followed by a grand promotional tour …

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Cross Hotels & Resorts Inks Major HMA Deal in Bangkok

New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a significant Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Yutthaporn Development, marking an exciting step forward for both companies. This two-hotel deal for Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin and Lumen Bangkok Srinakarin exemplifies our shared commitment to delivering outstanding lifestyle hospitality experiences in …

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Oman Tourism Embarks on India Roadshow, Showcasing Luxurious Travel Experiences with Unprecedented Success Oman Sets the Stage as a Premier Luxury Destination for Indian Travellers

New Delhi: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of the Sultanate of Oman launched its highly anticipated India Roadshow in New Delhi, marking a spectacular success and reinforcing Oman’s position as a top-tier destination for Indian travellers seeking luxury, culture, and adventure. The roadshow commenced with a strategic press conference …

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How to fill the skill gap?

A skilled and trained workforce is a prerequisite to run a successful business. TRAVTALK explores the importance of skilled staff and why upskilling and reskilling have become the need of the hour. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill, Development and Entrepreneurship At the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, …

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Overseas promotion funds slashed

The 7th Union Budget mentions about tourism but did not really meet the expectations of tourism and hospitality stakeholders with reduced overseas promotion allocation and no tax relief for the industry. TT Bureau The budget allocation for Ministry of Tourism was increased from Rs. 1,692.1 crore in 2023-2024 to Rs. …

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Owner-operator stake in biz 50-50

V Prabhu Kishore, Chairman, Varun Group, delves deeper into the owner-operator paradigm of hotels in a management contract, and says that it’s important for international brands to understand Indian hospitality sensibilities and tweak their ways accordingly. Among other factors, location is the most important thing for the success of a …

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Abu Dhabi eyes 250k Indians in ’24

After unveiling their tourism strategy for 2030, Abdulla Yousuf Mohammad, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, says they plan to surpass the target of 285,000 Indian hotel guests by the year-end. Janice Alyosius Abdulla Yousuf Mohammad, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture and …

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‘Human touch & tech must coexist’

Emerging from the challenges of the pandemic, dnata Travel Group has rapidly accelerated its growth, leveraging diversified source markets and innovative technologies. In an insightful discussion on ‘Journeys in Technology’, John Bevan, CEO, dnata Travel Group, shares his perspective on the evolving travel landscape, the role of AI, and the …

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Why is outbound > inbound in India?

There were three times as many Indian nationals that left the country than foreign tourist arrivals from January to November in 2023. Is the lack of international connectivity into India from key tourism source markets the reason for lower inbound numbers? Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, delves …

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