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Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, says that collective efforts for the promotion of tourism will make India the most sought-after destination both for domestic as well as foreign tourists. TT Bureau Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Governemnt of India, while giving the closing remarks …

Ebix plans to build on its past success by creating a global platform for MICE, promoting domestic tourism through ‘Chalo Bharat Dekhe’, and expanding into the cruise segment, shares Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel Services. Janice Alyosius Ebix, a technology company with a focus on travel and insurance, had a …

Amit Aggarwal, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, TripFactory, believes that their Business to Business product ‘Nexus’ is at the forefront of leading an industry change within India, as he welcomes agents to join them in this change for growth. Hazel Jain How was 2022 for TripFactory and what are your …

Having been in the field of travel education for the last 19 years and driving sales & marketing for international brands, offering vocational training in tourism was a natural progression for Smeeta Gulvady, Director, AdhVaan Knowledge Hub. She discusses the gap in the industry when it comes to training and …

The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, Golden Chariot, and Maharajas’ Express, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, offer unique and enriching journeys to their guests, with exquisite onboard facilities, including spacious cabins, fine dining, and exclusive upholstery. TT Bureau The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train covers important destinations associated …

Romain Bernard, Deputy Director (Business Development), Printemps Paris, who was in Mumbai recently to meet important members of the travel trade, highlights why shopping at Printemps Paris, one of the most iconic department stores in the heart of Paris, is not just an activity, but an experience! Hazel Jain It …

Sumit Prakash, Country Director, India and South Asia, Collinson, discusses how the emerging travel trends are influencing customer expectations and brand preferences, and what actions brands can take to better engage with their customers, aligned with the return of travel. Hazel Jain What are some of the key 2023 trends …

Claiming that 2023 is the year of travel and tourism industry, Sunil Kumar, President, United Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), says that it’s time when people need to get ready for a complete revamp of their organisations, get online and be visible globally. Nisha Verma Sunil Kumar, President, United …

As China gets ready to travel again, the forecast is that it will reach 2019 numbers of outbound travellers by 2024. How does that pan out for India needs to be seen, both in terms of attracting a huge chunk of Chinese travellers and making sure that India’s outbound potential …

Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, says that civil aviation and tourism are the two sides of the same coin and UDAN scheme aims to broaden the perspective of civil aviation in the country as well as deepen its reach. Nisha Verma Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister of …