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CGH Earth is all set to open two new properties in India this year – one in the Andamans and the other close to Cochin Airport in Kerala. Hazel Jain One of the few pioneers of sustainable hoteliering in India, CGH Earth has a two-pronged objective – to serve its …

The latest airline to come on board Hahn Air’s diversified system is Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian carrier, for which ticketing on the HR-169 document has been activated. TT Bureau Hahn Air recently signed an interline agreement with the Canadian leisure airline Sunwing Airlines (WG). According to a recent announcement, Hahn …

Radisson Srinagar offers the best of the city of Srinagar with a great location and convenience to visit all its major attractions, while offering excellent hospitality to clients. TT Bureau Radisson Srinagar is the first property under the brand to open its doors in the Kashmir valley. Sumit Das, Hotel …

Hilton, with a portfolio of 14 brands comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories, is definitely on the rising curve. Jatin Khanna, Vice President, Operations—India, Hilton, talks about how important India as a market is for the brand, growth strategy in the country …

The second edition of InfraConclave witnessed the presence of distinguished panellists deliberating over the loopholes in tourism infrastructure. TRAVTALK sought opinions from industry stakeholders… Anupriya Bishnoi Raj Rana, Chief Executive Officer—South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group In India, we have almost everything including mountains, beaches, heritage, spiritual tourism, etc, but you …

Scheduled to be held from November 5-7 at ExCel London, WTM London 2018 would have dedicated Regional Inspirational Zones for debate, research and analysis of each region’s tourism industry. TT Bureau The World Travel Market (WTM), London is all set to welcome travel industry stakeholders from around the world to …

PATA India Chapter has announced that it will be organising the Tourism PowerHouse from August 5-6, 2018, at The Park New Delhi. Nisha Verma The announcement about The Tourism PowerHouse was made at PATA India Chapter’s 7th Update and Outlook Meeting in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism at The …

To attract more leisure travellers to the Northeast, JTI Group introduced a short, three-night river cruise itinerary on the Brahmaputra. The company is also adding a new vessel to its fleet. TT Bureau In 2017, the JTI Group clocked 20 per cent business as compared to the previous year and …

With many unforeseen activities in Uttarakhand due to lack of safety measures, the state High Court has imposed a ban on adventure activities. Agents ask for revision of guidelines. Simranjeet Singh Arora As the most popular state for water and adventure activities, Uttarakhand came to a halt after its High …

K J Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, speaks on the recently-launched Incredible India website and the initiatives undertaken for infrastructural development in the country to boost tourism. Anupriya Bishnoi Q. What are the initiatives taken up by the Ministry for the development of infrastructure in India? As far …