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The future of tourism in the Eastern Region will depend on how effectively stakeholders collaborate to address challenges, while balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations. Eastern regions may need to tweak their offerings to cater to diverse traveller segments, says Manav Soni, Chairman, Eastern India, TAAI. The future …

Egyptair celebrated its 92nd anniversary with Indian travel trade partners in New Delhi recently. The airline, planning to increase frequencies between New Delhi and Cairo, announces a 45% discount on bookings from Delhi to Egypt. Growth in all sectors, especially wedding tourism sector, will drive the air traffic between two …

Who would have thought that Karnataka’s largest city will become one of India’s star attractions. It has quietly developed hotel and airport infrastructure for not just MICE but also leisure, with great connections to domestic and international destinations.  looks at why Bengaluru has become an attractive proposition the world cannot …

While Incredible India continues campaigning for its MOT registration among the trade, agents are facing difficulties in getting things in order to be eligible for the same. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) had recently invited the Incredible India team, led by Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director …

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) chapters are working towards helping its members reach a common goal – their empowerment, says Ajay Prakash, the National President of the association. Sharing updates about the long-pending TAFI Annual Convention, Prakash says that they are in talks with three destinations for the same, …

Tourism industry has been experiencing an upward trajectory globally. However, India’s inbound tourism sector is yet to reclaim its glory enjoyed a few years ago. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, underscores the challenges hindering the country from attaining the much-needed boost, while also highlighting the efforts made by the association over …

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, portrays a vision for India’s aviation sector as one poised for growth and transformation. With strategic investments, collaboration, and a supportive policy environment, India aims to soar to new heights in the global aviation arena, he says. Janice Alyosius Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, recently highlighted the …

Mario Bumroongpan, Resort Manager, Cross Chiang Mai Riverside Resort, shares with TRAVTALK USPs of the luxury resort, nestled on the banks of Ping River in Northern Thailand. TT Bureau Cross Chiang Mai Riverside Resort’s vibrant location, pleasant weather, easy transportation, warm hospitality, culinary delights, and complete privacy makes it a …

Optimistic about India’s MICE potential, Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel, says that the market is expected to grow at 15.6 per cent, making it the fifth-largest in the world. To handle an outburst of travel and tourism business in India, we need to worry about where the human resources will …

The Union government is committed to fostering a robust aviation ecosystem in India with a focus on airport expansion and airline development. The number of airports in the country, which has gone up from 74 to 157 in last 10 years, reflects a solid framework and collaborative effort between the …