In-the-Issue

Matthew Powell, Managing Director–Middle East & South Asia, Travelport, reveals details of an ongoing study on millennials and shares the group’s key plans for the Indian subcontinent. AHANA GURUNG Q) What is Travelport currently working on behind the scenes? We’re currently working on a report on millennials, particularly to see …

Oneworld Destination aims to expand its network in South East Asia and plans to launch experiential products targeting travellers in the US market. Oneworld Destination Corporation offers a full range of destination management services and is also involved in understanding the causes of disruptions, as well as experiential travel. The …

Harvey India is now planning to enter the Delhi market with its new office and has collaborated with Milestones to Memories, a wedding and event space specialist, for long-term business success. Harvey India, a MICE and corporate travel specialist in Mumbai, which caters to individuals, families and honeymooners. It offers …

In 2016, Slovenia recorded 20,000 Indian overnights. Indo European Travels in collaboration with Indo Asia Holidays is working hard to introduce the destination to the Indian market to increase this number. In collaboration with Indo Asia Holidays, Air India and CII from India–under the aegis of the Embassy of the …

The Great Indian Travel Bazaar, was held at the JECC Jaipur, from April 24-25, 2017. A major facilitator to Indian exhibitors, the FICCI-backed event witnessed over 10,500 transacting business opportunities that helped put India on the itineraries of global travellers. But did this year’s edition match up to its hype? …

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) held a roadshow in Mumbai recently which saw more than 100 travel agents and tour operators come together to meet 17 sellers including DMCs, airlines, hotels and attractions. Here’s what the attendees had to say and how the roadshow has helped them gain insight on the …

Manipur will celebrate its State Flower– Shirui Lily at the Shirui Lily Festival from May 16-20, 2017, in Ukhrul district. Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, Parliamentary Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of Manipur, explains why the flower is revered in the state. Live music, cultural shows, beauty pageants, exhibits, folk songs, traditional dances …

Philippine Airlines is mulling to re-enter the India market with a direct flight. Currently engaged in fleet expansion, the airline aims to be ranked as a 5-star airline by Skytrax by 2020 and is improving flight experience for this. ANKITA SAXENA I n 2016, the Philippines received a record arrival …

The Rendez-vous en France Travel Market was held from March 28-29, 2017, in Rouen. This flagship event organised by Atout France and its partners gathered over 2,100 tourism operators and enabled French destinations to give visitors a first-hand, ‘live’ experience of what they have on offer. ANUPRIYA BISHNOI FROM FRANCE …

The e-Tourist Visa regime and lure of the year-round destination will propel the numbers from Middle East, say India Tourism officials at ATM 2017 Travel marts have been key in promotion of any destination and India has been a regular participant at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) since its inception …