Holistic development of the four identified islands of Andaman & Nicobar, keeping carrying capacity in mind, has been accorded high priority by the government. The islands, which are regarded as high-value tourism destinations, are to be developed under the public private partnership (PPP) model. Kanchan Nath The government has decided …
Read More »Cruising must offer plenty
With the demand for cruises in India increasing, this mode of travel is increasingly being used for corporate events, anniversaries, honeymoons, and trips with friends. With each having its own requirements, experts from the industry share the kind of demands Indian cruise travellers have. Anita Patni, Associate VP – Leisure, …
Read More »43 world treasures, 1 cruise
Sales for MSC Cruises’ 117-day 2022 world cruise opens exclusively for MSC Voyagers Club members that will allow their clients to discover 43 treasures around the world in a single cruise. It offers 15 shore excursions in the cost of the cruise ticket and other excursions, including some overland tours …
Read More »Inbound needs to be in focus
In an exclusive conversation with TravTalk, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, the newly appointed Chairman and Managing Director of ITDC, shared his vision on tourism in India and taking ITDC forward. Manas Dwivedi In his first interaction with the stakeholders of the industry the monthly interactive luncheon meeting of IATO in …
Read More »Kyrgyzstan for tourism
Kyrgyzstan, also known as the Switzerland of Central Asia, has always been an untouched domain although it has immense potential for tourism TT Bureau During an interactive event organised by the Kyrgyz Embassy in Delhi for the tourism fraternity, His Excellency Asein Isaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to India, …
Read More »More aircraft and routes
Sanjay Kumar, COO, AirAsia India, claims that the airline saw decent growth in 2019 and intends to remain on the path with the addition of new flights and improved service in 2020. TT Bureau Claiming that the previous year was a pleasant one for AirAsia India, Sanjay Kumar says, “Between …
Read More »Prioritising Buddhist tourism
The second edition of the International Buddhist Travel Mart and ABTO Convention will be organised in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, from December 10-12, with an aim to promote India as a Buddhist tourism destination. The mart will be an opportunity for participants to meet with international guests. Bodh Gaya in Bihar …
Read More »Technology helps ‘Innowayt’
With a vision to create a platform that promotes both knowledge sharing and networking, the Thought Leadership Meet united associations, trade and technology partners to deliberate on ways to grow business. Manas Dwivedi Discussing ways and means to grow their travel business, the leader- ship meet brought together representatives of …
Read More »Boeing buoyant on India
The Boeing Company is optimistic about India’s aviation market and hopes to play a major role in its growth story, says Darren Hulst, Senior MD, Market Analysis & Sales Support, Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company. Hazel Jain India is the most dynamic market for civil aviation commercially right now for …
Read More »2nd Tourism PowerHouse in Dec
PATA India Tourism PowerHouse will be held on December 6 at The Park, New Delhi. The theme this year is ‘India Tourism – The Big Leap Forward’. Imminent speakers from the industry have been invited to take the stage at the event. TT Bureau The focus of PATA India Tourism …
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