In-the-Issue

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect in July 2017 and shook the entire travel industry. While many said that it simplified processes, others believed that it deviated from the ‘One nation One tax’ idea. TT Bureau EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, Indian Association of Tour Operators “A …

With a stronghold in the western region of India, Kesari Tours recorded impressive growth in South India after taking initiatives to promote the company. Its next target is North India. TT Bureau The holiday season for Kesari Tours this year has been showing impressive numbers. Himanshu Patil, Director, Kesari Tours, …

Nataraj Sarovar Portico Jhansi, Sarovar Hotels’ latest property in Jhansi, is set to strengthen the group’s expansion in the Uttar Pradesh market. TT Bureau With 75 operating hotels across 50 destinations in India and Africa, Sarovar Hotels has now launched its latest property in Jhansi— Nataraj Sarovar Portico Jhansi. The …

Reunion Island Tourism Board re-appointed Representation World as its official India representative fourth time in a row, with Vineet Gopal as Director—India for the destination. TT Bureau Ecstatic on having Reunion Island again onboard, Vineet Gopal said that he was extremely happy to be re-associated with the destination, especially after …

Lords Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its 16th property in Gujarat with Lords Resort Chotila near the famous Hindu temple in the Rajkot region with the same name. TT Bureau Lords Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans of launching a new resort in Gujarat. Based around Rajkot …

Onam is a harvest festival in Kerala which falls during the month of ‘Chingam’ (August-September). The festival, which is celebrated with a lot of fanfare, witnesses an influx of tourists to the state during this period. TT Bureau Onam is the festival of homecomings, a tribute to peace and harmony …

The Residence Maldives is offering an exciting in-villa floating breakfast to help guests start their day while defying gravity. Falhumaa, the restaurant at the resort, also organises culinary classes for adults every week. TT Bureau Guests at The Residence Maldives can now start their day with a sumptuous breakfast while …

Expanding its India portfolio, AccorHotels launched its new property in Chennai — Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road. With 100 well-appointed rooms, the hotel boasts of contemporary design and interiors. TT Bureau Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is the seventh property in Chennai under the AccorHotels brand, taking the brand’s room count in …

International Travel House partnered with TrawellTag Cover-More to offer travel assistance and insurance for corporate travel to its clients. TT Bureau International Travel House (ITH) has joined hands with TrawellTag Cover-More to offer travel assistance and insurance for corporate travels. ITH is a leading travel management company offering a bouquet …

In a workshop organised to inform and educate the travel trade, Vivek Anand, Country Manager, MTPA, briefed about promoting Mauritius as an adventure destination among travellers. Manas Dwivedi The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MPTA) recently organised a training workshop for travel agencies and operators at The Park, New Delhi. The …