KB Kachru, Chairman, Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, releases his debut book ‘Humility and Agility: The Life of a Hotelier’, which focuses on his hospitality journey. Sharing insights of his illustrious career in the book, he emphasises on the importance of humility and agility in hospitality. …
Read More »A Burst of Innovative Culinary Flair
New Delhi: Housed in a modern glass and steel structure, Oxygen Dining Room at Cross Chiang Mai Riverside is flanked on one side by several towering 120-year-old tamarind trees and by the Ping river on the other. The award-winning restaurant provides an elegant escape for discerning diners who crave Thai …
Read More »Oman’s allure strengthens as 315,000 Indians choose the destination till June 2023
New Delhi: More than 315,000 Indian travellers visited the Sultanate of Oman from January till June 2023. The Indian tourists were the second highest travellers to visit Oman. Apart from India, the top four nationalities, which visited the Sultanate of Oman during the period included 698,000 from the GCC countries, …
Read More »Industry feels manpower pinch
The travel and tourism sector is facing shortage of skilled manpower. Experts share their views on what can be done to deal with the problem—which will not go away anytime soon. Suhani Sood Many companies in the travel and tourism sector are feeling the pinch due to shortage of skilled …
Read More »Philippines roadshow in Chennai a resounding success Receives positive reaction from industry, promotes destination
Chennai: Yet another exciting roadshow was held in the South Indian city of Chennai by the Philippines Tourism, which received a positive response from the industry. The dedication of the Philippines Tourism to promote its destinations and culture was brough to the fore. Important industry professionals and stakeholders participated in …
Read More »Philippines tourism takes the spotlight with their Kolkata Roadshow Revives confidence in the nation as an attractive tourist destination
Kolkata: The Philippines Tourism organized another runaway roadshow in Kolkata, which earned an exceptional response from the industry. The roadshow showcased the commitment of the Philippines Tourism to promoting their charming destinations and cultural allures. The event provided a platform for stakeholders, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to come together and …
Read More »‘Beware of visa frauds’
Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer for South Asia, VFS Global, urges the travel trade fraternity to caution their clients against visa frauds and incorrect documentation and encourage them to apply for visa in advance. Hazel Jain Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for South Asia, VFS Global, speaking on the …
Read More »Economic outlook in transit phase
Andrew Staples, Regional Head (APAC), Policy & Insights, Economist Impact, discusses the global economic outlook at PATA’s Annual Summit in Nepal. World faces a new set of challenges, as it gradually recovers from the pandemic, he says TT Bureau As the global tourism industry strives to recover from the COVID-19 …
Read More »Save 40% on off-season travel
‘Escapes by Globus’ offers exclusive itineraries for off-season. Travellers can save up to 40 per cent compared to peak-season itineraries to European and many other hotspots. TT Bureau Offering the ideal solution for agents looking to boost year-end sales, Globus family of brands has launched vacations during the winter season. …
Read More »Infra upgrade for Meghalaya
Meghalaya has secured $79.05 million grant from New Development Bank for the Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project to boost tourism infrastructure in the state. TT Bureau The Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project (MEIDP) is an externally aided project (EAP) funded by the New Development Bank (NDB) with a total project …
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