Requesting all states in India to encourage and incentivise film shoots in their region, Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said that entertainment industry can in turn boost tourism. Hazel Jain The government will develop a draft Model Film Policy based on the film facilitation policies rolled out by 14 …
Read More »ADTOI aspires for sustainability
ADTOI is encouraging people to undertake travel and arranging programmes to build confidence among travellers and usher in a new era for the tourism sector through planning, managing, and developing tourism activities sustainably. The association is focusing on promoting tourism-related activities in a sustainable manner. Janice Alyosius When asked about …
Read More »Strengthening our presence in leisure and wedding segment
Rajan Kalra, Director Sales, Suba Group speaks about strengthening their presence in the leisure and wedding segment post their acquisition of 1589 hotels in July this year. TT Bureau The Suba Group started operations in the mid-nineties with its first hotel in Colaba, Mumbai. With the remarkable success of Suba …
Read More »Recognising true potential of Odisha
Odisha government is working tirelessly to attain inclusive growth. Despite the pandemic, the government has recognised the state’s potential and has been working hard to promote tourism as a major industry that will aid in economic growth and employment generation. Janice Alyosius Despite the pandemic, the sector’s stakeholders have shown …
Read More »Odisha works towards inclusivity
Praising it for taking up fundamental and far-reaching initiatives to create inclusive tourism, Suman Billa, Director (Technical Cooperation & Silk Road Development), UNWTO, says that one of the most important cornerstones is that Odisha is creating authentic and traditional experiences for tourists. Many states in India today are beginning to …
Read More »Wind under IndiGo’s wings
Ronojoy Dutta, CEO & Whole Time Director, IndiGo, shares how they are focusing on short and middle haul international flights despite a capacity increase in the domestic segment, and why privatisation of Air India is a much-needed move, beneficial to the country. Nisha Verma Just like all other airlines, the …
Read More »TATA AIG guarantees travel in peace
Buying travel insurance is a smart way to guard against the unexpected, but making sure that some essential coverages are included in the policy should be considered before buying insurance. TATA AIG Insurance offers customised travel insurance policies suitable for various individuals. Janice Alyosius Investing in travel insurance is …
Read More »WTM’s collaborative venture
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will once again sponsor the International Media Centre at WTM London2021, helping to get the message out to the world’s press that travel and tourism are on the rise. The GNTO has sponsored the International Media Centre for the past 13 years, having first …
Read More »1,900+ buyers at SAT virtual show
South African Tourism’s maiden virtual roadshow ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ concluded successfully with 99 South African suppliers as part of the delegation who exhibited their products from 20th to 22nd October 2021. Of them, over 41 were exhibiting in India for the first time and they showcased their products to more than 1,900 …
Read More »Training for key markets
Timing the launch of its new Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) well, Tourism Australia witnessed as many as 3,884 new registrations from India since March 2020. Hazel Jain What are some of the new elements in the new version of the Specialist Program? The Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) has been …
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