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Ronen Nissenbaum, President & CEO, Dan Hotels, talks about the group’s journey so far, its first international property – The Den, Bengaluru and the hospitality scenario in India. Manas Dwivedi from Bengaluru Q. What made you choose Bengaluru for your first international property? About 10 years back, when Dan Hotels …

Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, believes that with Indians’ growing interest for Dubai, the destination is like a second home for Indian travellers. Nisha Verma For Dubai, India remains the number one tourism market, claimed Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. …

The 1450 pax incentive movement of Lupin Pharma to The Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC), organised by iCon Planners, was a first of its kind for the destination. Nisha Verma from TRNC For iCon Planners’ owners—Sunaina Chatterjee, Ritesh Joshi and Vikrant Gulani, the recent incentive trip they organised for the …

Passionate about Finland as a destination, Lumi Safaris is a B2B DMC looking at the offline model as it goes a long way in making the travel agent feel more comfortable while doing business. TT Bureau Mumbai-based Lumi Safaris is purely a B2B Destination Management Company catering to travel agents …

Celebrating 90+ years of its existence, Globus family of brands has pioneered a number of travel concepts besides offering over 480 vacations to six continents across 81 countries. Varesh Chopra, Regional Director—India, South Asia & Middle East, Globus family of brands, in an interaction with TravTalk, reveals more… TT Bureau …

Cygnett Hotels and Resorts is looking to enter territories like South & Southeast Asia as well as Africa. Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & MD, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, shares his plan of action for expansion. TT Bureau Q. What are your plans for expansion, especially in the Northeastern region of the …

Promoted as true value properties offering luxurious accommodations and full services at affordable prices, Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced its next property in Udaipur. Vikas Suri, Senior Associate Vice President, Lords Hotels & Resorts, discusses his pan-India plan with TravTalk. TT Bureau Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced the …

SriLankan Airlines celebrates 25 years of direct operations from Colombo to Delhi, the airline’s fifth destination in India. TT Bureau Chinthaka Weerasinghe, Manager—Northern India, SriLankan Airlines and Subhash Goyal, Chairman, Stic Travel Group, GSA of SriLankan Airlines, shared the story of the airline’s 25 years on the route at a …

VisitHouston recently held a roadshow at Le Meridien, New Delhi. Jorge Franz, Senior VP—Tourism, VisitHouston, talks about the myriad products Houston has on offer. Simranjeet Singh Arora As the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston has a variety of unique attractions to offer to the Indian market. Jorge …

We know you are spoilt for choice in the Land of Windmills, Tulips and Canals, but let some of our travel agents, who’ve been there and done that, help you chalk out the right itinerary… Peden Doma Bhutia from Rotterdam Sanjiv Nangia, Director, Otilla International For most Indian travellers, scenic …