JB Singh, President & CEO, InterGlobe Hotels, says that the industry needs policy intervention to come out of the current situation. He adds that while there do exist opportunities for new products, there is still room for innovation in existing ones to make them more appealing to the younger travellers …
Read More »Wellness a priority for Etihad
Etihad Airways is championing wellness as its priority with the launch of ‘Etihad Wellness’ that builds on the stringent measures already put in place by the airline in light of COVID-19. Its Wellness Ambassadors, an industry-first initiative by the airline, also provide guidance and care to guests. The COVID-19 pandemic …
Read More »Get to know true New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand has virtually launched its new campaign – Messages from New Zealand – which features New Zealanders sharing video messages of hope and care with their international ‘whānau’ (family), presenting a unique Kiwi perspective on what is important to them. Manas Dwivedi Launched in the presence of Steven …
Read More »India must attract young Spaniards
Spanish people love travelling within Spain, claims Margreet van Egmond, Director Spain, Travel Marketing Concept (TMC). “The Spanish economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and unemployment can affect the spending capacity of people on holidays. Before COVID-19, around 980 Euros were being spent on a weekly basis by Spanish people …
Read More »Flexibility super trend for Benelux
Speaking at the webinar, TeunKees, Director, Benelux TMC, claimed that while the COVID-19 situation in the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) is quite similar to that of Germany, the Dutch are big on saving. “Being Dutch, we started saving ever since the crisis started and in the four months …
Read More »Adaptability is part of our DNA
Government initiatives, need for multi-tasking, and his wish list, Madhavan Menon, Chairman & Managing Director of Thomas Cook (India), discussed a variety of issues in a free-wheeling, hour-long interview with TRAVTALK. He believes that we, as Indians, have it in our blood to adapt to changing dynamics of the world. …
Read More »Full refund to agents: SC
Hazel Jain The Supreme Court has pronounced the verdict on the airline refund case that was led by Pravasi Legal Cell. It has accepted all recommendations made by DGCA regarding refund of airfare to passengers for tickets booked during the lockdown, whereby agents will get a full refund for tickets …
Read More »European expectations from India
PATA India Chapter recently organised a webinar titled ‘Europe: The New Order – Market Expectations and Opportunities’, where reputed Destination Management Companies (DMCs) from different regions in Europe shared how these markets interpreted India as a destination, and what Indian tour operators could do to attract numbers. Nisha Verma Divided …
Read More »1000+ delegates at Virtual PTM
Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2020 saw delegates indulge in B2B meetings online and discuss how they could work together under changed circumstances induced by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Nisha Verma Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 welcomed over 1000 delegates from 60 destinations across the world. A total of 208 …
Read More »Korea ready for Indian weddings
South Korea is ready to host weddings and honeymooners from India, positioning Jeju Island as the perfect destination for this. It will take further steps in developing this market once actual travel from India begins. TT Bureau Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) brought together representatives from Jeju Tourism Organization, wedding planners, …
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