In-the-Issue

‘We aim to cross 462k arrivals’

The newly appointed Director of Tourism Malaysia, Noriah Jaafar, is gung-ho about the India market. Her main focus is to tap millennials and further develop the weddings and M!CE market from the country. Hazel Jain She is the new face of Malaysia in India. As the new India Director of …

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Record no. of Indians visit Oman

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism said the Indian tourist flow to the Sultanate has increased to a record 63,492 in April 2023, highest in the past 15 years. TT Bureau In January 2023, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism stated that the Indian arrivals were 38,279 more than the …

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Cleartrip shifts focus on B2B biz

Cleartrip’s journey in revamping its B2B strategy has set the stage for exponential growth. In a conversation with TRAVTALK, Sukesh Shetty, Head of B2B at Cleartrip, shares that with focus on B2B as a separate business line, Cleartrip aims to become a prominent player in the market, offering comprehensive solutions …

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ATOAI to tie up with govt for adventure

The ATOAI has been actively promoting adventure tourism in India. The association participated in a G20 TWG meeting recently and emphasized on the importance of adventure tourism. It aims to collaborate with government bodies and stakeholders to elevate adventure tourism and create standardized procedures for tour operators. Janice Alyosius The …

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Araiya Hotels taps tier II, III markets

Amruda Nair, Founder, Araiya Hotels & Resorts, is a third generation hotelier, who is taking her legacy forward by adopting an asset-light strategy and tapping tiertiary markets to create a young Indian, female-founded hotel brand, which blends international practices and local expertise. Lipla Negi The Founder of Araiya Hotels & …

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New programs on cards for NSW

Sydney and New South Wales (NSW) have set their sights on becoming the premier visitor economy in the Asia-Pacific region by 2030. Samar Chokshi, Country Manager, Destination NSW, highlights the plans and ongoing efforts to develop programs and events that support business opportunities and drive recovery for Sydney and NSW. Janice …

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‘We expect to be sold out by Sept’

Starting November 2023 until January 2024, Costa Serena will offer 23 sailings visiting Mumbai, Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, Lakshadweep islands! Sailing right in the middle of holiday and festive seasons, Vasundhara Gupta, Business Development and Marketing Head, Lotus Aero Enterprises, expects 100 per cent bookings by …

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Goa Roadmap’ gets global nod

The Goa Roadmap for Tourism will serve as a shared blueprint for G20 nations to achieve the 17 SDGs identified by the United Nations, said G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, at the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meet held in Goa soon after the 4th TWG Meeting. …

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Minar gets another GSA

Uganda Airlines has appointed Minar Travels (India) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in India, which will use its vast network in India to boost the carrier’s sales across the country. TT Bureau In its role as the GSA, Minar Travels will be supporting the launch of Uganda Airlines’ new …

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New airline on the block

Jettwings Airways has received NOC and is all set to roar in the sky. With its base Guwahati, the airline will start its operations from October and initially operate within the Northeast region. Suhani Sood With Northeast seeing advancements in aviation infrastructure, the region has got a new airline – …

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