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According to a latest report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on the economic impact of travel and tourism industry in India, leisure travel spending generated 94.6 per cent of direct travel and tourism GDP in 2017. Leisure travel spending is expected to grow by 7.6 per cent in …
Read More »In-flight Wi-Fi: A game changer?
FCM Travel Solutions and KPMG’s recent whitepaper, ‘The Digi-Smart Indian Business Traveller’ forecasts that Indian travellers have higher inclination towards in-flight Wi-Fi as compared to travellers from other countries. Indian flyers’ Wi-Fi preferences With current nil penetration and high demand amongst Indian travellers, in-flight Wi-Fi can be a potential game …
Read More »Tourism big on investments
India’s tourism sector attracted capital investments of US$ 47.8 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ 95.3 billion by 2028, according to World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) Economic Impact 2018 report. International hotel chains are increasing their presence in the country, as it will account for around …
Read More »Peace in the time of tourism
Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary General, United Nations, stresses on the significance of the tourism industry as not only a leading economic sector but also a vehicle in fostering multicultural understanding. Devika Jeet from Korea During the PATA Annual Summit 2018 held in Gangneung, Republic of Korea, the former Secretary General …
Read More »On top of the world, literally!
Ajeet Bajaj, Managing Director, Snow Leopard Adventures and Senior Vice President, ATOAI, achieved the feat of climbing Mount Everest with his daughter Diya Bajaj. Referring to the adventure as a life-changing expedition, Bajaj shares his Everest journey in an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK. TT Bureau It was a proud and …
Read More »Fiji revises its specialist programme
In an exclusive interview, Seema Kadam newly-appointed Country Manager—India, Fiji Tourism, talks about the need to create more awareness about the destination among trade. Hazel Jain Fiji seems to have put India on its priority list. The recent appointment of Seema Kadam indicates a stronger focus on this market. Its …
Read More »Reigning supreme in the Valley
For a date with serenity and peace, the Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar, serves as the perfect getaway allowing guests to relax amidst lush apple trees and ancient groves overlooking the mountains. TT Bureau Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar boasts of 20 luxury bedroom cottages, club lounge, best-in-class dining experience …
Read More »How lucrative is Arabian market?
As India continues to be a significant market for the Middle East, we get some quick reactions from the travel trade on this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held in Dubai. Devika Jeet Kunal Munshaw, Partner, Avant Garde Consulting ATM is a great platform to connect with the DMCs, tour operators and …
Read More »Convention from Sep 20-22
Garish Oberoi, President, FHRAI, talks about the 53rd FHRAI Annual Convention to be held from Sep 20-22 at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre. TT Bureau One of the biggest achievements of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) as an association for the month of May has …
Read More »SE Asia on the radar
To cater to destinations like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Tourism Enterprises recently collaborated with Hello Asia Travel, a DMC. TT Bureau Keeping up with the pace of the growing outbound tourism industry from India, Tourism Enterprises has set its eyes on travellers seeking newer destinations and experiences. In line …
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