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Even though there is huge emphasis on development of tourism and tourism infrastructure in the region by both the Union Ministry of Tourism and the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, there still exists a problem of connectivity, says Namgyal P. Sherpa, IATO Co-Chairman (Sikkim), and owner of Namgyal Treks & …

With the tourism business witnessing green shoots of revival, the industry stakeholders look at the New Year with hope and a whole lot of caution. It is not yet time to relax but ensure this boom sustains amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases. TRAVTALK finds out what the decision-makers have …

West Midlands region in Britain is in spotlight this year, as it hosted the Commonwealth Games recently, and will also be highlighted in the VisitBritain England Expert e-learn platform. Nisha Verma What are the destinations being covered in the modules and why? We are using sports as a hook to …

India took the G20 Presidency officially from December 1, 2022, which kickstarted with a meetings at destinations that showcased their M!CE facilities as well as tourism potential. Such meetings have been planned throughout next year to welcome delegates from across the world and it might just be India’s turn to …

Thomas Cook India’s new Holiday Mate portal offers its B2B agent partners automated processes to ensure speed, accuracy, and efficiency for their customers. It can create a complete itinerary within a span of a few minutes. Hazel Jain The new Thomas Cook India Holiday Mate tool is an enabler for …

Clémentine Baju, Director, Products and Services, Société D’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (Sete), says India is a potential travel destination for France and they have a strong commitment to the Indian market and optimistic about its future. TT Bureau France sees a potential market in India for travel business. “India …

FITUR 2023, to be organised by IFEMA MADRID at the Madrid Exhibition Centre from 18 to 22 January 2023, will have 10 major sections to help professionals discover business opportunities. TT Bureau It will be a great fair, representative of the strength of the tourism ecosystem in the world, and …

It’s the wedding season. One of the biggest hassles for individuals who want a destination wedding is choosing the location from a long checklist. Here’s a handy list of most luxurious destinations couples, dreaming of a big, fat, and exotic wedding, would like to choose for tying the knot. The …

Kingdom’s tourism visa in 2019 triggers tourist influx to the destination Saudi Arabia is widely seen as the final frontier of tourism. As the birthplace of Islam, and a millennia-old crossroads of pilgrims and traders, the Kingdom’s rich culture and diverse heritage has no equal. The country opened its doors …

One of the favourite ways for Indian visitors to explore the region, Lake Lucerne Navigation Company is preparing to welcome back Indians – not just FITs and couples but also bigger corporate groups for their MICE requirements. TT Bureau Meret Geissbuhler, Sales Manager International, Lake Lucerne Navigation Company, was in …