In-the-Issue

Meeting social responsibility

Sumit Mitruka, CEO, Summit Hotels & Resorts, believes in businesses that bring positive change to the area, creating job opportunities, and infusing money into local economies. TT Bureau In our ever-changing world, it is not enough to be a good business, bringing the very best to your customers, but business …

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FITUR expects 100K attendees

FITUR 2024, planned in 1.5 million sq.ft. area, spanning nine halls, aims to bring together more than 9,000 companies and attract over 150,000 professional visitors from 145 countries. Additionally, more than 100,000 individuals are expected to attend the trade fair over the weekend. TT Bureau The 44th edition of FITUR, …

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Ovolo: In tandem with Indian taste

Ovolo Central, a designer hotel with luxury rooms, in Hong Kong is popular for its nightlife and dining. In an exclusive interview with travtalk , Horace Siu, General Manager, Ovolo Central, shares about the unique selling points of the property, importance of Indian market for them, and their upcoming campaigns. …

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Understand the traveller

In this age of hyper-personalization, travel advisors must take time to understand their customer – the traveller for whom they are artfully crafting an itinerary. What is their purpose? Are they thrill-seekers or do they prefer a laidback holiday? Sunita Amarnani, Executive VP, vexplore, takes a deep dive into the …

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Floating fest charms tourists in MP

Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism & Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh & Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, shares about the Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat, an annual extravaganza organised in the scenic backdrop of Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district. TT Bureau Can you provide an overview …

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India top market for Ajman

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development is encouraged by the numbers it sees from the India market and wants to further develop this market – not just leisure but weddings and M!CE as well – to capture a bigger share of this pie. For this, it is also working on …

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Customizing M!CE packages

With a history of rendering exceptional services, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Centre brings a sense of trust and reliability. Varun Mehrotra, Director of Sales & Marketing for the property, shares about the number of events lined up, engagement with M!CE agents, and demand from clients. Suhani Sood …

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Still 3-4 months for Manipur revival

Expressing concern over communal issues plaguing tourism in Manipur, H Radhakrishna Sharma, State In-Charge, IATO, Manipur, says that Suhani Sood Manipur, called ‘Switzerland of the East’ for its serene natural beauty, forested hills, and architectural temples, has tremendous tourism potential. The state, which used to attract flocks of domestic and …

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Crafting Dreams, Marketing Realities

DreamSetGo stands as a pioneering force in the sports tourism fraternity, seamlessly blending the thrill of sports with the allure of premium travel. Through strategic partnerships, pioneering marketing campaigns, and well-aligned brand associations, DreamSetGo has skillfully etched its mark in the dynamic domain of experiential sports travel. TT Bureau Let’s …

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ExpoInn eyes corporate & M!CE biz

ExpoInn Suites & Conventions has a tremendous potential to grow due to its strategic location in Greater Noida (UP). Barun Gupta, the recently appointed General Manager of the property, says he will look for new avenues of business, explore untapped markets, and offer a world full of opportunities in terms …

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