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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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Guiding light for guides
Calling for the need of insurance and pension benefits for RLGs, Dr Ajay Singh, President, TGFI, talks about challenges faced by tour guides in India. Manas Dwivedi The apex organisation of regional level guides of India, Tourist Guides’ Federation of India (TGFI) has a strong network of over 4600 tour …
Read More »Set for National Congress
The third Skål International India’s National Congress will be held in Kolkata from August 17-19 at Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences. Manas Dwivedi Kolkata is all set to host its first ever Skål International India’s National Congress, set to commence on August 17. This is the third National Congress in …
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