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 …
Read More »Offers for corporates
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 …
Read More »Educating trade is the key
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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