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Indonesia’s Bintan Resorts has partnered with VFS Global with an aim to enhance the visibility and appeal of Bintan Island among Indians. GB Srithar, Head of Tourism Services at VFS Global, shares an outline of the strategy. Hazel Jain Leveraging VFS Global’s extensive network across India in all major and …

The Southern India Hotel and Restaurant Association (SIHRA), winner of the ‘Most Promising Regional Association’ award at the India Travel Awards this year, is all set to launch the Tamil Nadu Travel Expo (TTE) in Madurai from 20 to 22 September. Surbhi Sharma The Southern India Hotel and Restaurant Association …

Taiwan is transforming tourism with cutting-edge innovations. Smart cities, high-speed rail, and interactive museums enhance travel, blending technology with cultural richness. The island’s advanced infrastructure and incentive programmes make it a premier destination for both leisure and MICE events. Leading the way are Taiwan’s smart cities, with Taipei at the …

The travel consolidator recently conducted an educational trip for its agent partners – to reconnect with old partners and re-educate new agents and highlight new destinations in Kerala. The intention was also to underline the fact that FlyCreative Online is now also an OTA with its own online B2B booking …

Shedding light on NIMA’s role in fostering growth and collaboration within India’s MICE industry, Nitin Mittal, Coordinator-South, NIMA, says the platform is dedicated to MICE agents and offers a supportive environment for professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. Surbhi Sharma The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) distinguishes itself from …

Turkish Airlines is working closely with the Indian government to increase the number of flights between Türkiye and India, says Ümit Develi, Vice President of Asia & Far East, Turkish Airlines. The airline is also promoting Istanbul as a major connecting hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa, which will provide …

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) unveils a series of strategic initiatives to enhance collaboration between the hospitality and tourism sectors. The announcements, made by the MD & CEO, Puneet Chhatwal, underscore IHCL’s commitment to driving growth and innovation, ensuring a unified approach that benefits both sectors and enhances the overall …

Tourism can play a vital role as a catalyst for fostering peace and understanding between nations and cultures and in supporting reconciliation processes. Keeping with this year’s theme for World Tourism Day – Tourism and Peace. TRAVTALK speaks to industry leaders on how tourism stands for respect, friendship, and peace. …

Indiatourism has been making an effort to map a few chosen destinations as a pilot project and create a bank of tourism assets at these places to make them friendlier for tourists. Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director General and Regional Director (West & Central India), Ministry of Tourism, Government of …

Christian Schoch, Director India, Switzerland Tourism, is happy to share that there has been an uptick in sales of Swiss Travel Pass in the India market, particularly the eight-day pass, which also means that Indians are staying longer in the destination. Hazel Jain The newly appointed India Director for Switzerland …