In-the-Issue

Flying green with SWISS

The Lufthansa Group has accumulated an extensive expertise in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies and their market development by participating in research programmes, pilot projects and alliances, and SWISS now being part of the group, the same applies to it also, says George Ettiyil, Senior Director Sales (South Asia), Lufthansa …

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Building on boutique island identity

Bahrain’s tourism recovery rate at 92 per cent is the fastest in the Middle East region and one of the highest globally. To reinforce its position as a boutique island destination, the country is spending a lot on tourism infrastructure, with waterfront developments, new hospitality ventures, and hotel properties launching …

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Agoda seeks tech talent for growth

The travel booking platform is actively seeking technology talent in India due to the abundance of high-scale, highperformance engineering solutions. With a focus on technology innovation, Agoda is experimenting with artificial intelligence and consumer fintech options to provide customers with the best possible experience. Janice Alyosius With innovation in mind, …

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Qatar keen to tap India market

Qatar has established itself as a premier destination for activities related to meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (M!CE) with a modern infrastructure and warm hospitality. With a goal to attract six million visitors annually by 2030, Qatar is keen to tap the Indian market, which, it believes, can contribute significantly …

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Pre-departure cover for fliers

Asego has launched exclusively curated pre-departure covers to protect travellers and their travel investments against unforeseen contingencies like trip cancellations and missed connections. TT Bureau There has been a key shift in the way people perceive travel, especially post the pandemic. Travellers these days want to break away from their …

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Israel aims: 1 lakh Indians this year

This year Israel may cross the pre-COVID visitor numbers from India, thanks to the exceptional increase in air connectivity between the two countries. Sammy Yahia, Consul, Tourism Affairs, Israel Ministry of Tourism, India & Philippines, says they hope to cross the 1 lakh arrival mark from India this year and …

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IRCTC chugs ahead with PPP support

Rajni Hasija, CMD, IRCTC, says how PPP is proving to be a gamechanger for the Indian Railways, as the private sector can add expertise to any government project. Going forward PPP will be the best way for developing better infrastructure and boost tourism, she adds. Nisha Verma Rajni Hasija, Chairman …

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LOT Polish flies high post Mumbai link

Amit Ray, Director India, DACH markets & Italy and Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at LOT Polish Airlines, shares how they are catering to the needs of Indian travellers, especially now with an additional connection via Mumbai. He says that the plan is to showcase more destinations in …

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Catch up with startup culture: Naik

Catch up with startup culture: Naik Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, GoI, speaking at 58th annual day function of the IHM Pusa, asks youth ‘to foster a mindset of creating and promoting job opportunities’ keeping in view the increasing startup culture in …

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Get The Royal treatment in Dubai

Atlantis Dubai has just launched its ultra-luxury Atlantis, The Royal, which gives travel agents one more reason to sell Dubai. Neil Shah, Director (Sales), Atlantis Dubai, who was in India recently, says India is among their top five source markets for Atlantis, The Palm and they expect good number of …

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