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Leading the 40-member delegation on an educational tour to Türkiye recently, Riaz Munshi, National President, OTOAI, says that the destination has huge potential in the India market, with many unexplored cities yet to be discovered by the Indian traveller. Meanwhile, the association is in discussion with Türkiye Tourism Promotion and …

With a consulate in Mumbai, which also issues visas for Indian nationals, Mexico is keen on promoting tourism between the two countries apart from trade and investment focusing on Maharashtra and South India. The air connectivity may still feel like a hurdle, despite easy visas and vegetarian food. Will the …

Returning to the Indian market with a 360-degree marketing blitz and a wealth of diverse offerings, Maldives aims to welcome 2 million visitors this year. The country is set to boost its MICE and wedding segments by constructing convention centres and enhancing air connectivity, shares Zihuny Rasheed, Deputy Managing Director, …

With the passenger traffic between India and Australia increasing by the day, Qantas Airways ensures that it caters to all kinds of travel segments in India. The airline, flying three times a week from Delhi to Melbourne and five times a week from Bengaluru to Sydney, will be increasing flights …

Named after the ancient goddess Eurybia who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas, MSC Euribia will set sail from November 2024 until March 2025. The cruise ship, empowered with striking new features, will be homeporting in Dubai, but passengers will have a choice to board on …

What does luxury travel involve? It depends on who you ask. When people think of luxury travel, most think of extravagance, pampering, and indulgence. And while that may be true, luxury travel is far more complex than five-star hotels and white-glove service. Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia TAAP, explains in …

India’s leading airline, IndiGo, celebrated its 18th anniversary in style, organising a huge celebration at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi recently. Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, made several big announcements on the occasion, including the airline’s expansion plans and revamping of its website with a new UI/ UX design. …

In an attempt to bolster tourism and enhance government revenue, the Uttar Pradesh government is promoting a ‘Buddhist Circuit’ in the state, propagating the historical, cultural and spiritual ties of Buddhism with UP on the world map and attracting pilgrims from India and abroad, says Jaiveer Singh, Minister of Tourism …

The idea about luxury travel has rapidly changed from an emphasis on ‘things’ to ‘experiences’. TRAVTALK seeks to explore this evolving concept through the eyes of travel advisors and how their luxury clients want to holiday now. Hazel Jain Luxury travel has long been synonymous with opulence, extravagance, and exclusivity. …

Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, in an interview with TravTalk, revealed that the association’s elections for the 2024-2026 term will be held along with the AGM before September end, while the elections for various TAAI chapters are being held across the country. She urged the government to support the association for …