In-the-Issue

KSA eyes 7.5 mn Indians by 2030

As Saudi Arabia continues its journey towards becoming a global tourism hub, it remains committed to fostering cultural exchange, economic growth, and mutual understanding with countries like India. The Kingdom, through its strategic initiatives, is poised to realise its vision of welcoming millions of visitors and unlocking the full potential …

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Lords’ location in Doon its USP

Newly-opened Lords Eco Inn Dehradun’s proximity to major tourist attractions and business districts makes it an ideal choice for travellers seeking convenience and comfort during their visit to the capital of Uttarakhand. TT Bureau Lords Hotels & Resorts has added another gem to its collection with the inauguration of Lords …

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Banyan Group eyes tier II, Iii cities

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, now rebranded Banyan Group, has been witnessing a lot of interest coming for its hotels in India, especially in tier II and III cities like Raipur. While honeymooners and families are top visitors to the group’s properties, weddings and M!CE events offer huge potential in …

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Empowering agencies in tier II cities

The newly launched digital platform – Red Planner – is designed not only to educate the smaller agencies in secondary markets about destinations but also build an itinerary within minutes, thereby empowering them and offering them opportunities that weren’t easily available to them. Rajesh Kakade, Founder, Red Planner, shares more. …

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India #1 market for Spain program

Elisa Robles Fraga, Director, Tourism Office of Spain & Tourism Counsellor, Embassy of Spain India, is proud to share that India is the number one international market in terms of registrations for its Spain Specialist Program. The NTO has also planned fam trips for the travel trade to known, as …

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Wed in India, The LaLit way

Known for hosting large, elegant weddings, The LaLit not only has city hotels for business travellers, but also a host of beautiful resorts located at strategic spots that are perfect for weddings. Rajan Kalra, Head of Sales, The LaLit, speaks about their USP and the transparency the group offers to …

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‘We are witnessing hospitality 2.0’

Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts, shares the journey of the brand, as it completes 25 years. ‘We have been the pioneers in the domestic home-grown brands catering to tier II & III markets, which is today being sought after by international brands in equal measure,’ says Cotah, adding …

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The Palladium Hotel Group experience

Indian travellers are now exploring Spain other than the regular cities, and Palladium Hotel Group is witnessing this trend with bookings at its hotels in remoter cities. Not just this, the group’s Mexico resorts are also seeing an influx of Indian weddings, says Sandra Polo Canudas, its Asia & ME …

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Mandrem: New take on Goan luxury

Mandrem Beach Resort, ensconced between a narrow inlet of the Mandrem River on one side and the beach on the other, can be an ideal place for your world-class luxury stay in Goa. Away from the maddening crowds, the resort, cocooned in the lap of a green paradise, provides a …

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Singapore memories capped in a bottle

Scentopia, a tourist attraction on Sentosa island, helps visitors create their own perfumes using essential oils infused with more than 200 orchids found in Singapore. Prachi Saini Garg, Founder and Managing Director, Scentopia, shares while their product is popular with corporate groups, GITs and leisure travellers from India were also …

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