In-the-Issue

ATM to decode preferences

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 …

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Tunisia reiterates visa-free entry

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 …

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New Country Inn hotels soon

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 …

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Hilton’s ‘Namaste’ to ME & Africa

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 …

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Globus’ schemes for 2020

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 …

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Rail Europe’s ERA a hit

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 …

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Oceanside paradise in SA

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, …

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Biggest in passenger volume

Genting Cruise Lines has unveiled its largest cruise ship yet – Global Dream – which is part of the Dream Cruises fleet. The new ship, earmarked for a 2021 launch in Asia, will offer technologically advanced cabins as well as the world’s longest rollercoaster at sea — Space Cruiser. Nisha …

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Vietnam eVisa on arrival

On the occasion of Vietnam’s Vice President’s, Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, visit to India, VFS Global and the Embassy of Vietnam in India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for tourism promotion and facilitation of human mobility. Manas Dwivedi VFS Global, in an exclusive partnership with the Embassy …

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