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‘We realised that the need of the hour was to design a new ‘drivecation’ package that provides a luxurious yet safe, hygienic experience,’ says Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts. Now, the group offers this package at its luxury resort in Rishikesh,  The Roseate Ganges, with a number of …

Ramada by Wyndham Mussoorie Mall Road has opened its doors. Owned by RKM Enterprises, the hotel is strategically located at Picture Palace on the Mall and is a short walk away from the major highlights of Mussoorie. A boutique resort, Ramada by Wyndham Mussoorie Mall Road is located at the …

To create some buzz in the industry and engage the trade, Tripjack has launched an exciting competition based on the IPL matches that is open to everyone. The ‘Tripjack Travel Agent IPL Fantasy League’ will remain open till the end of the IPL season, and agents can start registering today! …

  Witnessing a great response from the market due to the pandemic, charter flight operations have certainly gained  momentum. Kanika Tekriwal, CEO & Founder, JetSetGo Aviation, anticipates that more people will opt for charters  rather than commercials for flying due to natural safety concerns. Manas Dwivedi With charter flights becoming …

Virgin Atlantic has resumed its service from Delhi and will start Mumbai operations from September 17, 2020. Alex McEwan, Country Manager – India, Virgin Atlantic, claims that bookings will now be more flexible for travel agents, as he simultaneously clears the air on the airline’s restructuring and recapitalisation plan. Nisha …

  Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), the national promotion body designed to support the growth of Azerbaijan’s tourism industry, will host its biggest virtual travel trade event – Travel Business Azerbaijan Online (TBA 2020) – on October 14, 2020. “In these challenging times it is important to reconnect with our partners …

‘Adversity is a blessing in disguise’ goes the old saying, and no one understands this better than Manish Kriplani, MD, Baywatch Travels, who has helped fill the gap in demand and supply for luxury villas through his latest venture – Baywatch Stayzz. The brand offers serviced luxury villas for rent, …

Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) has tied up with Airlines Technology by TWAI to offer the NDC technology to its members as part of its ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives’. The new offering is said to be affordable for the travel agent, with a substantial difference in price from other platforms. Nisha Verma …

Airline commissions have gone down to almost zero, but IATA fees have multiplied almost seven times. Does the IATA membership benefit agents enough to renew it every year? Tarun Malhotra, Director of InORBIT TOURS, shares his view. In the current situation, most of us have cut down salaries of our …