PATA Travel Mart 2019 (PTM 2019) welcomed 1,200 delegates from 63 global destinations, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, where PATA also announced its 2020 theme and took initiatives to propagate sustainable tourism. TT Bureau PATA Travel Mart saw a total of 347 sellers from 180 organisations and 34 destinations, along with 252 …
Read More »Lithuania enters VFS fold
VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in New Delhi to cater to travellers from India visiting the European country. Along with Delhi, the services are available in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Manas Dwivedi Julius Pranevicius, Ambassador of Lithuania to India and Giedrius KaXakevicius, Director of the Consular Department, Ministry …
Read More »Indonesia beyond Bali
In a bid to provide experiences for different segments of Indian travellers, Indonesia has identified ‘10 New Balis’ and has prioritised four key destinations to attract more tourists. TT Bureau Reiterating that the Indian market is one of the most important markets for Indonesia, Dr. Raden Sigit Witjaksono, Director of …
Read More »Tee time in Mauritius
Well-positioned as one of the most prominent golf regions, Mauritius is planning to attract more Indian golfers to the island and also focus on families and adventure tourism. TT Bureau During a travel agents’ workshop organised in Delhi in association with Air Mauritius, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) India …
Read More »Networking key at Nevada meet
The 2019 Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit is all set to be held from November 12-14, 2019, at Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas, the city’s historic centre. TT Bureau The 2019 Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit would allow delegates to get insights on global business trends and …
Read More »Kuwait-London from Oct 27
Jazeera Airways will be launching a direct flight from Kuwait to Gatwick Airport in London on October 27, 2019, becoming the first low-cost carrier from the Gulf to directly fly to UK’s Gatwick Airport. TT Bureau Kuwait-based LCC, Jazeera Airways, will soon launch its new direct flight from Kuwait to …
Read More »Indian arrivals double in 3 years
At the third edition of their annual B2B showcase – Experience France – Sheetal Munshaw, Director, Atout France in India, said that tourist arrivals from India to France jumped from 3,65,000 in 2014 to 7,00,000 in 2018. Hazel Jain Having doubled the short- term visa numbers from India to France …
Read More »Cosmos’ 2020 tours
The Globus family of brands – Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways – unveils their 2020 touring vacations to Europe, North America, South America and more. TT Bureau Globus family of brands unveiling its spectacular 2020 touring vacations to Europe, North America, South America and more. It is offering more …
Read More »Khimji appoints India rep
Khimji Tourism has appointed Renuka Natu Travel Relations to manage its sales representation in the India market, for Oman and UAE, and the B2B hotel management system. TT Bureau Khimji Tourism one of the leading travel consortiums in the GCC region, has appointed Renuka Natu, Director, Renuka Natu Travel Relations, …
Read More »MOT looks westward
A recent event in Mumbai conducted by Ministry of Tourism’s regional office brought together five western states and two Union Territories (UTs) to help them showcase their products to agents. Hazel Jain In a bid to further develop domestic tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s Mumbai office recently …
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