In-the-Issue

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has announced its 10th annual convention in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from April 10-12, 2020, themed ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. It also recently launched its Tamil Nadu chapter that will be chaired by Kalaimamani VKT Balan. Nisha Verma To be held at Minto Hall, Bhopal, …

Realising the need for skill development in the travel industry today, senior members of IATO share their view on the importance of new-age skills in the use of technology to pave the way for survival of travel companies. Technology alone cannot guarantee success, they feel. Zia Siddiqui, EC Liaison, Skill …

Roaring Representations has announced its newest client, Latin Trails, from South America. It offers DMC services in Ecuador and Peru, and small-ship luxury cruises to Galápagos Islands. Manas Dwivedi Sharing details about the latest additions, Vishal Mehra, Managing Partner-Acquisitions Roaring Representations, says, “These islands, a province of Ecuador, are considered …

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020 will bring together tourism experts to deliberate on how different traveller generations can be tapped. While they are united in the kind of experience they seek, their preferences differ greatly, often leaving marketers perplexed. Tripti Mehta The burgeoning global tours and activities market is estimated …

Tunisia has reiterated its policy of visa-free entry for Indians, as it aims to tap the latter’s burgeoning potential. Tripti Mehta In an effort to reinstitute the interest of Indians in the historically rich North African country of Tunisia, HE Nejmeddine Lakhal, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to India …

Looking to tap the growing demand for travel to Tier-II cities of India, Country Inn Hotels & Resorts is set to soon open new properties, one each in the North Indian cities of Haridwar, Varanasi, Kasganj and Sitapur. Tripti Mehta Country Inn Hotels & Resorts India will soon launch four …

Through its new tailored offering called Namaste, Hilton Hotels plans to cater to Indians travelling to ME and Africa. Tripti Mehta Hilton has launched tailored offerings for Indians travelling to the Middle East and Africa, and has aptly named it ‘Namaste’. Through this, Hilton aims to offer the Indian guest …

The Globus family of brands has launched a new version of its online specialist programme for 2020. It also assures its travellers of safety measures amid the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. Hazel Jain The Globus Family of brands – Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways – has launched a completely new …

Its most intensive recent investment, Easy Rail Access (ERA) has halved the booking process for travel agents and is expected to be Rail Europe’s winning ticket to hit 500 mn euro in sales. Hazel Jain Dâu-Khôi NGUYEN, President and CEO, Rail Europe, was in Mumbai recently for a brief visit …

In the Western Cape province of South Africa lies Hermanus, a seaside town popular for whale watching, true farm-to-fork nourishment and some much-loved sporty indulgence. Inder Raj Ahluwalia It promises a ‘whale of a time’, literally! Ranked as the best land-based whale-sighting spot in the world, Hermanus is a quiet, …