Tourism should be synergetic and mutually beneficial for both locals of that destination and travellers. In the past years, Tamil Nadu has enticed millions of tourists. However, on the flip side, it has caused overcrowding at destinations and pollution. Tamil Nadu is coping with the situation by diverting tourists to …
Read More »TAFI regional bodies elect new chiefs
The Northern and Western India chapters of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) elected new teams recently. While Khushvinder Sarna, Director, Federal Travels, was re-elected as the TAFI Northern India Chapter Chairman for two years, Jay Kantawala is the new Chairman of Western India Chapter for the new term. TT …
Read More »Seoul adventure with Indian taste
Indian travellers can now find authentic Indian flavours and vegetarian cuisine right in the heart of South Korea’s bustling capital. From traditional curry houses to trendy fusion restaurants, the increasing availability of Indian food in Korea makes it an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in flavourful dishes while …
Read More »Green tourism in spotlight at UN
G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, recently addressed the ‘High-Level Political Forum 2023 – UN World Tourism Organization’, where he highlighted India’s commitment towards sustainable and green tourism. TT Bureau G Kishan Reddy, in his address at the UN Headquarters, said that India is creating a …
Read More »Tourism made India richer by `16tn in ’22
Tourism planning is the best way forward for India to accomplish a $5 trillion economy, says Anish Kumar PK, CEO, The Travel Planners, Trivandrum, Kerala, who believes that it is possible by improving education, quality of travel and showcasing the best India has to offer. Nisha Verma Anish Kumar PK, …
Read More »ChatGPT: A boon or a bane for biz?
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology like ChatGPT in the today’s world, travel companies can improve their efficiency, communication, and customer satisfaction, while saving a lot of time and resources. Saurabh Mehta, Co-Founder, Tourwiz, explains. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming various industries …
Read More »Experts wary of cruise targets
The Union government aims to establish India as a global tourism hub and increase cruise traffic from 0.4 mn to 4 mn. However, experts highlight a few challenges that can be limiting factors for the progress of cruise tourism in the country. Suhani Sood Cruise shipping is one of the …
Read More »Harnessing the Power of AI in Travel Retailing with smart technology
In today’s fast-paced travel industry, staying ahead of the competition and meeting the evolving needs of travellers is essential. One way to achieve this is by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI has become a game-changer, revolutionizing various aspects of the travel journey and empowering travel agents and …
Read More »Indian hotel industry in sweet spot
Indian hotel industry is likely to witness a decadal-high occupancy of 70-72 per cent in FY2024, says a report by ICRA. The healthy demand uptick results in a pick-up in new supply announcements and commencement of deferred projects over the last 12-15 months. TT Bureau ICRA estimates pan-India premium hotel …
Read More »Association Embrace the thrill, ATOAI urges industry
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) wants more travel agents to start selling adventure travel packages, particularly soft adventure, and expand their business. Ajeet Bajaj, the association’s President, ensures that they will handhold and connect them with good adventure operators. Hazel Jain Encouraging travel agents to expand their …
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