In-the-Issue

Product training is key

With a focus on conducting at least 16-20 Fam trips for agent partners this year, Akquasun Group aims to ensure there is a strong connect between the destinations and the agents. TT Bureau Akquasun Group is clear in its focus and has been going full throttle to fulfil its objective. …

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‘Park’ed right at the top

After a healthy growth in the last one year, The Park, New Delhi is now busy upgrading its services. General Manager, Rohit Arora, talks about his plans of enhancing the guest experience at the hotel. Manas Dwivedi entrally located at the heart of New Delhi, The Park is one of …

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Medical tourism aims for $9 bn

Globally, medical tourism market is estimated to touch a market value of $40 bn by 2020 and Indian medical tourism industry is expected to touch $09 billion by 2020, according to FICCI-Yes Bank Knowledge Paper ‘Tourism Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging Partnerships for Exponential Growth’. India is fast developing into a medical …

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Delhi airport is 7th busiest

In 2017, the airport handled 63.5 million passengers and made it to the list of the top 20 busiest airports of the world. As per the Airports Council International (ACI), which has come out with these rankings, the IGI Airport is now one of the fastest growing airports in the …

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Dubai focuses on bleisure

With an increasing number of events and conferences in Dubai, the emirate has become a favourable destination among corporates in not only offering world-class venues but also packing the right punch in bleisure. TT Bureau India remains at the top for Dubai in terms of source markets. Steen Jakobsen, Director, …

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Ideas that fuel growth

Simon Press, Senior Director, WTM London, briefs about the new and exciting elements added to the exhibition this year, set to be held from November 5-7. Q. What is the theme for WTM London 2018? Ideas Arrive Here is the theme for WTM London 2018. The event is the hotbed …

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India climbs up the cruise ladder

Despite being a late bloomer in cruise tourism, India has climbed up to the 6th position in Asia. Peter Kollar, Head of International Training & Development, Cruise Lines International Association, gives a status quo. The latest cruise passenger numbers that were revealed by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recently indicate …

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Why is India a powerhouse?

John Koldowski, Special Advisor to CEO, PATA, presented the keynote address at the recently-concluded Tourism PowerHouse — a PATA India Chapter initiative. He talked about what makes India a powerhouse of tourism and what needs to be done to leverage its potential in every way. Nisha Verma Incredible India According …

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Radisson twist to luxury

As the newest hospitality address in the Tricity region (Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula), Radisson Chandigarh Zirakpur is all set to woo its guests. TT Bureau As the first hotel under Radisson Hotel Group to open in the Tricity region, Radisson Chandigarh Zirakpur promises easy connectivity to neighbouring states and accessibility …

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Spreading wings wide

Currently flying to 14 Indian destinations, SriLankan Airlines now aims to maximise capacity on all routes in the country, says Udeni Perera, the airline ’s Manager—Western India. TT Bureau SriLankan Airlines, the island country’s flag carrier is experiencing handsome business from the Indian market and is looking to do well …

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