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J&K’s adventure biz gets G20 boost

The G20 summit acted as a catalyst for Jammu and Kashmir’s adventure tourism sector, providing hotels and tour operators an excellent opportunity to showcase their diverse offerings to a global audience. They have started to tap into the growing popularity of adventure tourism, aiming to position the region as a …

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Resurgent Skål calls on members

Skål International Delhi -125 recently hosted an exclusive networking dinner for its members at Harp by Maruchi. Ranjit Vig, President of the organisation, said that the club’s focus is on providing value to its members and bringing positive changes with support from the newly constructed board. Janice Alyosius Skål International …

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Tamil Nadu responds to overcrowding

Tourism should be synergetic and mutually beneficial for both locals of that destination and travellers. In the past years, Tamil Nadu has enticed millions of tourists. However, on the flip side, it has caused overcrowding at destinations and pollution. Tamil Nadu is coping with the situation by diverting tourists to …

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TAFI regional bodies elect new chiefs

The Northern and Western India chapters of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) elected new teams recently. While Khushvinder Sarna, Director, Federal Travels, was re-elected as the TAFI Northern India Chapter Chairman for two years, Jay Kantawala is the new Chairman of Western India Chapter for the new term. TT …

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Seoul adventure with Indian taste

Indian travellers can now find authentic Indian flavours and vegetarian cuisine right in the heart of South Korea’s bustling capital. From traditional curry houses to trendy fusion restaurants, the increasing availability of Indian food in Korea makes it an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in flavourful dishes while …

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Green tourism in spotlight at UN

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, recently addressed the ‘High-Level Political Forum 2023 – UN World Tourism Organization’, where he highlighted India’s commitment towards sustainable and green tourism. TT Bureau G Kishan Reddy, in his address at the UN Headquarters, said that India is creating a …

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Tourism made India richer by `16tn in ’22

Tourism planning is the best way forward for India to accomplish a $5 trillion economy, says Anish Kumar PK, CEO, The Travel Planners, Trivandrum, Kerala, who believes that it is possible by improving education, quality of travel and showcasing the best India has to offer. Nisha Verma Anish Kumar PK, …

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ChatGPT: A boon or a bane for biz?

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology like ChatGPT in the today’s world, travel companies can improve their efficiency, communication, and customer satisfaction, while saving a lot of time and resources. Saurabh Mehta, Co-Founder, Tourwiz, explains. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming various industries …

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Experts wary of cruise targets

The Union government aims to establish India as a global tourism hub and increase cruise traffic from 0.4 mn to 4 mn. However, experts highlight a few challenges that can be limiting factors for the progress of cruise tourism in the country. Suhani Sood Cruise shipping is one of the …

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