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Travel and hotel bookings for India, witness a strong growth on the return of the upcoming wedding season. TravTalK spoke to segment experts who share their perspective on a massive surge in wedding travel and bookings that can revive the domestic tourism. Hazel Jain While small, intimate weddings are widely …

Vikas Ahluwalia, General Manager and National Head – Zone by The Park Hotels, says what makes the brand different, and they are opening six new properties to expand their presence. Nisha Verma Zone by the Park is a social catalyst brand for design-conscious and price-conscious travellers, said Vikas Ahluwalia. “It …

Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives, shares that after extensive refurbishment, they will soon be ready to welcome guests at Rangali Island, their adults-only island. It will be big attraction for the Indian market.They will also be opening a teen club after revamping the kids’ club. Nisha Verma Carla Puverel …

While domestic tourists continue to play a huge role in filling up hotel rooms in India, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Eastern Region is closely interacting with the Central Government and the State Government for developing tourism in the eastern region further. Hazel Jain As the Chairman of …

IATO office bearers are upbeat about the convention and are hopeful that the convention, which is being conducted with all safety precautions in place, might be the platform where not only members but industry at large would look at ways to move forward and build Brand India globally, whether the …

The UP government is working to promote tourism in Ayodhya. The city has become a popular religious site for tourists. UP has always been known for the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, but after the speedy development of Ayodhya, a new tourist triangle could come into the picture. Janice Alyosius …

Fortune Hotels announced the signing of two individual operating agreements for hotels in Katra and Amritsar, to strengthen the focus on pilgrimage destinations. Janice Alyosius Fortune Hotels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd announced the signing of two individual operating agreements for hotels in Katra (Jammu & Kashmir) and Amritsar …

For Natventure, the pandemic turned out to be a time to reinvent themselves, while making sure that sustainable travel is at the core of their adventure offerings in the Northeast region. Nisha Verma Jitu Pegu, co-Founder, Natventure, claims that they are a dedicated and professional group of adventure seekers, and …

IATO Executive Committee is all prepped for the convention and believe that the theme of the convention ‘Brand India – Road to Recovery’ is apt at this time, especially when the borders are opening and inbound operators are preparing to be back in business. Tony Marwah, EC Member, IATO The …

Arvind Singh, Secretary, MoT, addressed tourism sector’s move towards sustainable practices. The perception is that the destinations must adopt a holistic approach to demonstrate sustainable development management, maximise social and economic benefits, minimize environmental impact and safeguard cultural heritage. Janice Alyosius Arvind Singh, Secretary, MoT, delivering the key-note address on …