In-the-Issue

Change brings a new aspect in a business and that is what exactly IATO as an association is working for its members and the travel fraternity. Simranjeet Singh Arora Rajesh Mudgil, newly-elected Honorary Secretary, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), has expressed his concern to bring about some positive changes …

Both buyers and sellers engaged in back-to-back meetings and networking sessions at the first edition of Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM). While many say that the focus on domestic tourism was much needed, others believe that domestic business is going to surpass the growth of inbound in India. Nisha Verma …

An Indian student in Slovenia gets help in time when she got ill as she opted to top-up her university medical cover with TrawellTag Cover-More insurance. Taking a correct insurance decision is very important. TT Bureau Needing medical care whilst abroad can be frightening, but certain well informed decisions can …

Ananta Resorts and Spa, Pushkar, is eyeing the destination weddings segment to establish Pushkar as a favourable hotspot for tourism. TT Bureau In 2017, Ananta Resorts and Spa, Pushkar, clocked nearly 67-70 per cent occupancy and this year, the property is planning to up this percentage to 77, informs the …

Sri Balaji Representations is set to conduct a multi-city road show for Bali in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru from August 20-25, 2018. TT Bureau Representing destinations such as Bali, Thailand and Armenia, Sri Balaji Representations is all set for roadshows in five cities across the country. Facilitating international …

Whether you are looking for something specific to shop or just window shopping, South Africa’s boutiques, malls and street shops have it all. Take a look at some of the popular malls in Cape Town… TT Bureau The quality, cost and variety of goods on offer along with the safe …

During the OTOAI convention, South Africa Tourism is keen to provide agents with a first-hand experience on the destination. TT Bureau The Exceutive Committee of OTOAI led by its President Mahendra Vakharia signed an MoU with Bunny Bhoola, Director, African Link Travel, for its South Africa convention. Since the convention …

While in the long-term, there are clear benefits of GST, there is also an urgent need to rationalise the multiple GST tax rates across the hospitality segment, believes Dharam Reshamwalla, Senior Area Director of Finance—South Asia, Marriott International. The hotel industry was earlier structured with a multiple taxation system comprising …

The Indian outbound traveller is not just looking for a holiday, but for an experience by taking shorter and frequent breaks through the year. Lubaina Sheerazi, COO, Blue Square Consultants, shares her views. TT Bureau Q. Has the surge in appeal for foreign holidays among Indians changed the way other …

Lily Beach Resort and Spa is a five-star all-inclusive resort in the Ari Atoll in the Maldives. The property opened in 2009 and features 125 rooms with easy, exclusive access to the pristine Maldivian waters. Nikhil Jeet from Maldives USP The resort was the first to introduce an all-inclusive platinum …