In-the-Issue

Lucknow-Goa with IndiGo

With the launch of its non-stop flights from Lucknow to Goa from July 15 and Lucknow to Pune from July 16, IndiGo becomes the first airline to introduce this daily service from Lucknow to these sectors. Nisha Verma IndiGo has launched non-stop flights to the Lucknow-Goa-Lucknow and Lucknow-Pune-Lucknow sectors, previously …

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Education takes flight

After 26 years of presence in the B2B sector, Udaan India ventures into the B2C industry with the inception of ‘Study With Udaan’, an education consultancy firm. Rounak Dua, CEO, SWU, talks about her future plans. TT Bureau Udaan India has set its foot in the education sector with ‘Study …

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Air India, what next?

Sharing the achievements of Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) in the last four years, Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Civil Aviation, revealed that the government is reviewing the status of Air India disinvestment despite not receiving any bids till the deadline of May 31, 2018. Nisha Verma Best years for aviation …

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Anything for recommendations

With regard to the personalisation-privacy paradox, 64 per cent of Asia Pacific travellers interviewed are open to sharing personal data for more relevant offers and personalised experiences, according to Amadeus’ Journey of Me Insights report. Somewhat more cautious, 71 per cent of Indian travellers feel the same. Openness to sharing …

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India up the global tourism chart

India has improved 12 places to reach the 40th position globally, according to the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 by World Economic Forum. The country has seen continued growth in international arrivals over the past 15 years, reaching the 8 million mark in 2015. India: Global Ranking India continues …

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IATO set for convention

EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, Indian Association of Tour Operators, speaks at length about various initiatives and the upcoming convention. TT Bureau Q. What is the latest update at IATO? What is the association currently working on? IATO is pursuing its objectives of working for the professional welfare of the …

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Digitalisation takes centre stage

The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) is set to organise its fourth annual convention in Cape Town, South Africa from August 11-14, 2018 on the theme ‘Digitalisation – The Way Forward’. Amrita Ghosh & Simranjeet Singh Arora The Exceutive Committee of OTOAI led by its President Mahendra Vakharia …

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Taking pride in heritage

Digraj Singh Shahpura, Director, Shahpura Hotels talks about his plans of carrying forward the legacy of his company by setting his targets on heritage cities. TT Bureau With three existing heritage hotels in Jaipur, Shahpura Hotels is set to come up with new properties in five other cities of Rajasthan. …

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CGH Earth expands

CGH Earth is all set to open two new properties in India this year – one in the Andamans and the other close to Cochin Airport in Kerala. Hazel Jain One of the few pioneers of sustainable hoteliering in India, CGH Earth has a two-pronged objective – to serve its …

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Sunwing on board Hahn Air

The latest airline to come on board Hahn Air’s diversified system is Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian carrier, for which ticketing on the HR-169 document has been activated. TT Bureau Hahn Air recently signed an interline agreement with the Canadian leisure airline Sunwing Airlines (WG). According to a recent announcement, Hahn …

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