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New Delhi: Oman Tourism invites Indian travellers to experience the Khareef season in Salalah (21 June-21 September) when the destination, located in the Dhofar region of Oman, transforms into a tropical paradise, offering a unique and refreshing escape from the summer heat. The Salalah Khareef Season is a magical experience …

There is nothing wrong with offering run-of-the-mill itineraries to the new traveller, but one needs to keep innovating, fashioning something unique to create fresh demand. TRAVTALK speaks to a few agents creating a niche with their own ideas. Hazel Jain ‘It is better to fail in originality than succeed in …

Highlighting double digit growth from India market last year, Abdulla Yousuf, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, reveals that Q1 2024 has already registered a 40 per cent growth. TT Bureau Abdulla Yousuf, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu …

Amadeus is bullish on the Indian market. The company is committed to support and provide solutions to airlines, airports, and travel agencies to automate processes like check-in and baggage handling for airlines and airports, while enhancing passenger experience, says Jyothi Plappara, Head of Engineering, Airport and Airline Operations, Amadeus Labs. …

Thomas Cook & SOTC successfully operated an inaugural charter from Bengaluru to Bhutan recently. Operating at 100 per cent capacity, the inaugural flight underscored the strong demand for unique destinations like Bhutan from Karnataka. TT Bureau Thomas Cook (India) and its group company, SOTC Travel, achieved a significant milestone with …

If you are planning to visit Oman, do not forget to include Wahiba Sands in your itinerary. A two-hour drive from Muscat, this desert region not just offers you a serene escape from the humdrums of life, but provides an experience of a lifetime. You can enjoy dune bashing, quad …

The state of Madhya Pradesh has created an events calendar that will help tourists immerse themselves in local cultures through its many festivals. Yuvraj Padole, Deputy Director – Events, Marketing and Film Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, shares details of what the state has in store for the tourists. Hazel …

Nestled in the dense woods of Kollam district in Kerala, Thenmala, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers plenty of tourism opportunities. The destination, with its winding roads dotted with rubber and tea plantations, is a haven for nature lovers and an ideal spot for tourism stakeholders to attract travellers from …

RW CruiseBuddy, an initiative by the India team of Resorts World Cruises, received enthusiastic response from its Indian travel partners. It is an innovative B2B portal designed to empower them and enhance their collaboration with the cruise liner. Naresh Rawal, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Resorts World Cruises, shares …

With 12 chapters across India, TAFI has done commendable work. It has managed to add not just 183 new members in India over the last two years, but also organised unique events. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Association of India (TAFI) has managed to add 183 new members over the …