The travel assistance and insurance provider has announced a strategic tie-up with Ancileo with an aim to reshape the insurance landscape, presenting an innovative value proposition to clients. TT Bureau Asego, one of India’s leading dedicated providers of global assistance and travel insurance and Ancileo, provider of end-to-end tech solutions …
Read More »STB plans 4-city roadshow
Focussed purely on leisure, the upcoming four-city roadshow in India by Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will have 50 exhibitors, including a mix of hotels, destination management companies and attractions. TT Bureau Inviting the trade to be a part of the exciting roadshow series, Markus Tan, Regional Director (India, ME, South …
Read More »Wanted: DMCs that know India market
Servicing Indian clients who are constantly looking for something ‘new’ can be a challenge, especially when one can’t find a DMC that knows and understand the India market. TRAVTALK speaks to a few holiday designers who say that finding the right DMC for connecting with destinations that primarily serve the …
Read More »India’s travel focus: Home turf
In an interview with TRAVTALK, Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, Booking.com, shares travel trends for 2024. Along with many other travel segments, sports is also on the upswing, he shares. Surbhi Sharma Indian travellers are exploring the domestic offerings in an extensive way. From …
Read More »Lords Hotels & Resorts to open new property in West Bengal, plans to expand over 100 properties in the next three years
Lords Hotels & Resorts is making significant strides in its 2024 expansion strategy with the recent acquisition of a new property in Purulia, West Bengal. The upcoming Lords Eco Inn Purulia will open in early 2025 and feature elegantly designed rooms. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of …
Read More »Adieu to brand Vistara by year-end
‘Change’ has been the keyword in the Air India story for the last two years, and the way things are moving forward, it is likely that we see a different face of the airline, as well as Indian aviation at large, shares Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India. Nisha …
Read More »WTM sets stage for 2024
‘Call for Papers’ by World Travel Market London 2024 invites global innovators to shape the future of travel. Diverse voices converge on key themes at the event, fostering progress and inclusivity for a sustainable industry. TT Bureau World Travel Market London 2024 has officially opened its ‘Call for Papers’, inviting …
Read More »Influencing the future of tourism
The future of tourism in the Eastern Region will depend on how effectively stakeholders collaborate to address challenges, while balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations. Eastern regions may need to tweak their offerings to cater to diverse traveller segments, says Manav Soni, Chairman, Eastern India, TAAI. The future …
Read More »45% discount on Egyptair bookings
Egyptair celebrated its 92nd anniversary with Indian travel trade partners in New Delhi recently. The airline, planning to increase frequencies between New Delhi and Cairo, announces a 45% discount on bookings from Delhi to Egypt. Growth in all sectors, especially wedding tourism sector, will drive the air traffic between two …
Read More »Bengaluru: Next jewel of India?
Who would have thought that Karnataka’s largest city will become one of India’s star attractions. It has quietly developed hotel and airport infrastructure for not just MICE but also leisure, with great connections to domestic and international destinations. looks at why Bengaluru has become an attractive proposition the world cannot …
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