In-the-Issue

Helping agents through UN

Sachin Mehta, Founder, Stuti Tourism, who is also the Travel & Tourism Domain Coordinator for UN-CEFACT, proposes several projects that aim to help travel agents, hotels, and the tourism industry at large to have systems that can help millions of businesses globally. Hazel Jain Sachin Mehta, Founder, Stuti Tourism, who …

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‘Wed in India’: what about high GST?

Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI hails Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  ‘Wed in India’ call. He, however, lists out what is required in order to achieve the larger goal. Shetty requests the government to look into the high GST that is driving business outside India. Hazel Jain Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, is …

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Widen insurance cover for events

Janice Alyosius According to an event insurance market research report by Allied Market Research, the global event insurance market was valued at US$726.9 million in 2022, and is projected to reach US$2.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.7 per cent from 2023 to 2032. The increase in …

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It’s raining M!CE Down Under

Australia has emerged as one of the most sought after M!CE destinations, thanks to easy visa and increased air connectivity. Nishant Kashikar, Country Manager – India, Tourism Australia, shares reasons behind the success. Nisha Verma India has been one of the most coveted M!CE markets for destinations around the world, …

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ITA Airways moots Mumbai flight

ITA Airways commemorates its first year in India with remarkable growth, expanding from three flights per week to a daily service between Delhi and Rome. Keeping in view the evolving travel landscape in India, the Italian airline plans further expansion in the country, with Mumbai being the next destination on …

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Online tools for corporates, trade

Adapting to the changes in industry, Atlas Tours & Travels has partnered with The Advantage Global Network and added new products and technology to help travel trade and corporate clients. Leading this journey is second-generation business honcho Muhammad Patel, Director, Atlas Tours & Travels, who has more plans for expansion …

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Investing in own products is key: TUI

From promoting multi-day tours to integrating digitalisation at the front-end of the business, and focusing on their own products, TUI has many plans and strategies for India, which is a crucial market for them. Jordi Cerdó, Chief Strategy Officer, TUI Musement, says that operating four charters weekly in Goa is …

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Maha eyes inbound with trade help

After IATO Convention in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra Tourism is gung-ho about working more closely with the travel trade – not just in the state but across India. Considering them as investment partners, it is now keener than ever to work in close conjunction with them to bring in more …

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DreamSetGo’s Six at CWC

In the realm of luxury travel and hospitality, DreamSetGo emerged with some exciting experiences at this year’s Cricket World Cup, transforming the experience for fans into a grand spectacle of opulence and exclusivity. As one of the official travel agents, DreamSetGo catered to over 5,000 travellers across 9 cities for …

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