Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Fiji, is optimistic that the strong Indian community in Fiji and natural beauty of the destination will attract not just leisure travellers from India but also film production houses to shoot there. Hazel Jain from Fiji The new government in Fiji, which is just …
Read More »Taj city awaits robust air routes
With the closure of three Agra-bound routes by IndiGo, tour operators are concerned that such decisions would impact the city’s image as a destination. Despite being home to one of the seven wonders of the world – the Taj Mahal, which draws huge global attention – the city has always …
Read More »Travel trade seeks MOT support
Maharashtra travel trade got an opportunity to meet Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director General & Regional Director (West & Central), Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India. It was the chance for inbound and domestic agents to present their grievances to the MOT before they miss out on more business. Hazel …
Read More »Why GCC clicks for Indian travellers?
Indians are travelling like never before and spending on a plethora of experiences. It has been estimated that Indian travellers will be spending US$42 billion all over the world in 2024. How GCC can be a possible gainer in this India growth story was explored at a special session at …
Read More »Middle class driving outbound
Amsterdam, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, and Melbourne are top five trending destinations that Indian travellers are visiting this summer (June-August 2024), as measured by the change in share of flight bookings, stated a report from the Mastercard Economics Institute. TT Bureau Indian market witnessed a 21 per cent surge in domestic …
Read More »Indian travellers in demand @ATM
Addressing a session at ATM 2024, Alhasan Aldabbagh, President APAC, Saudi Tourism Authority, said that they have introduced a 96-hour visa for Indians possessing the US, UK or Schengen visa, while Markus Tan, Regional Director, India, South Asia, Middle East & Africa, Singapore Tourism Board, asserted that they keep updating …
Read More »Escape to Paradise: Experience Salalah’s Magical Khareef Season
New Delhi: Oman Tourism invites Indian travellers to experience the Khareef season in Salalah (21 June-21 September) when the destination, located in the Dhofar region of Oman, transforms into a tropical paradise, offering a unique and refreshing escape from the summer heat. The Salalah Khareef Season is a magical experience …
Read More »How fresh ideas drive business?
There is nothing wrong with offering run-of-the-mill itineraries to the new traveller, but one needs to keep innovating, fashioning something unique to create fresh demand. TRAVTALK speaks to a few agents creating a niche with their own ideas. Hazel Jain ‘It is better to fail in originality than succeed in …
Read More »39 mn visitors to Abu Dhabi by ’30
Highlighting double digit growth from India market last year, Abdulla Yousuf, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, reveals that Q1 2024 has already registered a 40 per cent growth. TT Bureau Abdulla Yousuf, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu …
Read More »NDC for personalised offerings
Amadeus is bullish on the Indian market. The company is committed to support and provide solutions to airlines, airports, and travel agencies to automate processes like check-in and baggage handling for airlines and airports, while enhancing passenger experience, says Jyothi Plappara, Head of Engineering, Airport and Airline Operations, Amadeus Labs. …
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