In-the-Issue

Sustainable take on exhibitions

At a time when exhibitions are getting bigger and grander, Très 2019 held at Andaz Delhi came as a breath of fresh air, bringing together around 50 hotels and 150 tour operators in settings that reflect sustainability at every step, right from décor to concept. Perhaps a wise model to …

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Provence catches Indian fancy

The region, new to the Indian outbound, is leveraging Paris’ popularity to attract attention and eventually footfalls through its gastronomy, culture and diverse topography. Hazel Jain from Provence This year’s Goût de France (Good France) 2019 has chosen Provence as the featured destination that will be showcased at the various …

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India as a summer destination

The winners of India Travel Awards – South list out both the popular and the unconventional tourist spots to visit during summer whilst reiterating the country’s significance as a year-round destination. Best Tour Operator- Inbound, Cholan Tours According to Pandian Kumaraval, Director, Cholan Tours, India is definitely a 12-month destination. …

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Model for sustainable tourism

Kerala Tourism’s Responsible Tourism Mission is working towards promoting sustainability in tourism through various mediums—online as well as by working with hotels and other tourism products locally—besides encouraging community participation. TT Bureau The Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission for Kerala Tourism started in 2018, reveals Rupeshkumar K, State Responsible Tourism Mission …

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IHG & SAMHI: Winning team

It’s tough to find the right partner, but when you do, miracles can happen! Rajit Sukumaran, Chief Development Officer—EMEAA, InterContinental Hotels Group, talks about the company’s successful partnership with SAMHI to re-launch its Holiday Inn Express brand. Hazel Jain Q. 14 hotels at one go! How have you managed to …

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Now book Canada, Alaska tours

Mazda Travel has partnered with APT to offer its award-winning Canada and Alaska tours and cruise programmes exclusively to Indian agents. TT Bureau Mazda Travel has partnered with Australia-headquartered APT to offer their Canada and Alaska tour and cruise programmes exclusively to Indian travel agents. Mernoz Shastri, Director, Mazda Travel, …

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Future of Jet’s codeshares

With around 20 codeshare partners from across the world, Jet Airways had the most widespread connection across India before it cancelled operations in April. The news disturbed passengers who already had bookings on the airline directly or via codeshares. TravTalk spoke to the codeshare partners of the airline on the …

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India to get its first Raffles

Accor has recently announced the advent of its new brand, Raffles in India in Jaipur and Udaipur.  Jean-Michel Cassé, COO – India and South Asia, Accor, elaborates on the brand and how India might see some more Accor brands in the coming years. Anupriya Bishnoi With a stronger focus on …

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Karnataka calls out to trade

In an endeavour to increase domestic footfalls, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, organised multi-city roadshows across the country to help travel trade promote the state in a new light. Manas Dwivedi Karnataka Tourism has set an objective to conduct at least two …

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Maya makes its way to Chennai

The sixth edition of India Travel Awards- South 2019 will be held at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa in Chennai on May 27, 2019 to felicitate tourism and hospitality industry’s frontrunners in South India. TT Bureau As a recognised all-India platform to reward and celebrate the success of travel …

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