In-the-Issue

Manoj Saraf, MD, Gainwell Travel, was recently crowned Travel Nevada Hero by Travel Nevada India Office, and he is excited to promote the US state in East India. TT Bureau Manoj Saraf’s first reaction on being felicitated with the Travel Nevada Hero title was surprise and elation. “My objective would …

Ministry of Tourism aims to increase its share in the Chinese outbound market by participating in key events. TT Bureau Meenakshi Sharma, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, claims that MOT has received a good response for India Tourism Mart (ITM). “This year, ITM is going to be bigger than the …

Having made inroads into the honeymooner and couple segments, Tourism Fiji is now tapping families and high-value MiCE travellers from India. Hazel Jain In India on a flying visit, Kathy Koyamaibole, Regional Manager Asia, Tourism Fiji, met with key members of the travel trade. Speaking about some of the activities …

Assam Tourism has its thinking cap on and has developed a unique and interesting concept – Tea and Tee tourism – to lure more tourists to the state. It hopes to welcome at least 50,000 FTAs and more than 70,000 domestic tourists this year, promoting its tea estates and world-class …

At PATA India Chapter’s Executive Meet, the travel trade from Odisha recommended to MOT to develop the Lake Chilika region and reduce GST on room tariff of ₹7,500 and above to attract more tourists to the state. Nisha Verma After the recent meeting of the PATA India Chapter Executive Committee, …

As Thailand vies to offer quality products and services to travellers, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), at TTM+2019, made it evident that they are trying to balance quantity versus quality, and marketing versus management. Peden Doma Bhutia from Pattaya Tourism has always played a pivotal role in Thailand’s economy. Armed …

Gastronomic experiences are increasingly becoming the sole reason among many to travel. Ruhani Duggal, Director, Minar Group, speaks about her company’s approach to promoting culinary tourism in the country. TT Bureau A country as diverse as India is bound to have an array of culinary choices; from Rajasthan’s dal baati …

Sandeep Dwivedi, Chief Operating Officer, InterGlobe Technology Quotient, shares how ITQ and Travelport are keeping abreast of the needs of travel agents across the country and offering just the right technology to help equip them with the best solutions. Nisha Verma InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) as well as the entire …

India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has planned a line-up of interesting initiatives including the 12th Conventions India Conclave in Kochi. The association also plans to open two more State Chapters. Manas Dwivedi Organising a productive international roadshow with 118 MiCE buyers in Europe covering Paris, Brussels, Geneva and Zurich in …

IATO focused on its sub-committee proceedings and shared the progress with Services Export Promotion Council/Directorate General of Foreign Trade license renewal, visa fee and MOT Fam trip at its luncheon. TT Bureau The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) discussed the concerns of members, sub-committees and shared the progress that …