In-the-Issue

Experts up for India weddings?

Wedding industry shows support to the PM’s view on Indian families organising nuptials abroad and appeals to the Union Government to create infrastructure in the country for preventing the trend. Suhani Sood Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged wealthy Indian families going abroad to organise their wedding ceremonies to give …

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Cross Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Away Bali Legian Camakila as the Favourite Hotel 2023 at the Exquisite Awards

New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce that Away Bali Legian Camakila has been crowned the Favourite Hotel 2023 in the Reader’s Choice category at the prestigious Exquisite Awards. This momentous achievement is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our unwavering passion for delivering …

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Oz eyes Indian M!CE-pie

Robin Mack, Executive General Manager – Commercial & Business Events Australia, Tourism Australia, says the Indian market has largely recovered and is already ahead in terms of spend as compared to 2019 figures. Nisha Verma Adelaide buzzed with energy as it hosted Dreamtime 2023, Business Events Australia’s signature incentive showcase, …

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Aiming mid-segment growth in NE

With 44 hotels already in its kitty, Lords Hotels & Resorts is set for expansion. COO Pushpendra Bansal says they are aiming 100 properties by 2026. 2023 has been a remarkable year for Lords, but sourcing experienced staff remained a daunting task for the industry, he adds. Janice Alyosius With …

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Luxury travel in focus @FITUR 2024

As the travel industry continues to evolve, FITUR stands as a catalyst, steering the course of global tourism towards new horizons. In an interview with TRAVTALK, María Valcarce, Managing Director, FITUR, underlines the evolution of Indian market and forecasts luxury travel and sustainability to be the highlight at the event …

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2023: The year that was

Year 2023 has seen impressive growth for travel industry, thanks to the demand from millennials, high spending power and technology providing the right impetus. TRAVTALK takes industry views. Suhani Sood GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, STB As Indian travellers made 2023 a big year …

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Intrepid Travel eyes doubling traveller count in 2024

Intrepid Travel India is looking optimistically ahead to 2024, expressing confidence in returning to pre-pandemic inbound customer numbers and doubling their traveller count. Janice Alyosius Text: In a conversation with Rama Mahendru, Country General Manager, Intrepid Travel India, we gained insight into the company’s journey through 2023 and their ambitious …

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India #2 for Rail Europe

India has managed to climb to number two position in terms of turnover for Rail Europe this year, says Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer, Rail Europe. She is excited about the growth form the market in the new year Hazel Jain Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer at Rail Europe, recently …

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