In-the-Issue

While Incredible India continues campaigning for its MOT registration among the trade, agents are facing difficulties in getting things in order to be eligible for the same. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) had recently invited the Incredible India team, led by Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director …

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) chapters are working towards helping its members reach a common goal – their empowerment, says Ajay Prakash, the National President of the association. Sharing updates about the long-pending TAFI Annual Convention, Prakash says that they are in talks with three destinations for the same, …

Tourism industry has been experiencing an upward trajectory globally. However, India’s inbound tourism sector is yet to reclaim its glory enjoyed a few years ago. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, underscores the challenges hindering the country from attaining the much-needed boost, while also highlighting the efforts made by the association over …

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, portrays a vision for India’s aviation sector as one poised for growth and transformation. With strategic investments, collaboration, and a supportive policy environment, India aims to soar to new heights in the global aviation arena, he says. Janice Alyosius Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, recently highlighted the …

Mario Bumroongpan, Resort Manager, Cross Chiang Mai Riverside Resort, shares with TRAVTALK USPs of the luxury resort, nestled on the banks of Ping River in Northern Thailand. TT Bureau Cross Chiang Mai Riverside Resort’s vibrant location, pleasant weather, easy transportation, warm hospitality, culinary delights, and complete privacy makes it a …

Optimistic about India’s MICE potential, Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel, says that the market is expected to grow at 15.6 per cent, making it the fifth-largest in the world. To handle an outburst of travel and tourism business in India, we need to worry about where the human resources will …

The Union government is committed to fostering a robust aviation ecosystem in India with a focus on airport expansion and airline development. The number of airports in the country, which has gone up from 74 to 157 in last 10 years, reflects a solid framework and collaborative effort between the …

Aviation industry’s growth trajectory in India is on the right track, with projections suggesting doubling of the fleet size by FY2030. This accelerated pace of expansion is poised to reshape the aviation landscape, propelled by a rate of growth unmatched in previous decades. Janice Alyosius In January 2022, the Indian …

New Delhi: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, reported that Musandam Governorate’s castles, forts, and historical sites had attracted 25,009 visitors in 2023 as against 23,535 visitors in April 2024. Key landmarks such as Khasab Fort, Al-Kamazra Fort, Bukha Fort, and Dibba Fort were highlighted for their …

New Delhi: Expanding upon its renowned commitment to offer guests an extensive selection of diverse destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a major hotel management agreement with PT Yetosa Pratama Sukses (Puri Group) for Cross Batam Antapura, a 340-key tropical island paradise. Developed under the …