In-the-Issue

Reigniting Tourism for a Sustainable Future

Hon Peeni Henare, Minister of Tourism, New Zealand, recently addressed TRENZ 2023 recognizing the role of tourism in the country’s economic recovery and its potential to showcase New Zealand as a sustainable destination on the global stage. Here are the excerpts. TT Bureau Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was …

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Embracing Change: The Future of Tourism in New Zealand

The tourism industry in New Zealand has faced unprecedented challenges and as the country seeks to rebuild and redefine its tourism sector, industry leaders gathered at the TRENZ 2023 to discuss the path forward. Rebecca Ingram, Chief Executive, Tourism Industry Aotearoa highlights key aspects of the industry’s future direction TT …

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Philippines Tourism sector records growth

New Delhi: The Department of Tourism (DOT) foresees a robust recovery for Philippines Tourism, underpinned by the encouraging figures in the Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts (PTSA) for 2022, as compiled by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The Tourism Direct Gross Value Added share of tourism to the Philippine economy, as …

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Leaving Footprints Behind

After serving at the Union Ministry of Tourism for over two years, especially during COVID, Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh has superannuated. V Vidyavathi, Director General, ASI has stepped into his shoes. Nisha Verma Calling his tenure in tourism and aviation, “interesting and challenging”, Arvind Singh, on his last day in …

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GTFF concludes in Canada

The film fest held at North Bay in Ontario witnessed seminars and aimed at encouraging screening of destination films, and an understanding of tourism sector. TT Bureau The Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF) 2023 was organised to draw together moviegoers, travellers and experts of the travel and film industry. The …

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Al Habtoor invites Indians

Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group showcased its three hotels—Hilton  Dubai Al Habtoor City, V Hotel Dubai and Habtoor Palace—and unveiled offerings at an event in New Delhi recently. Suhani Sood Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group showcased Al Habtoor City – The City of Dreams – and unveiled its offerings at its Meet …

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Now, fly to Kazakhstan by FlyArystan

FlyArystan, a low-cost carrier under Air Astana Group, launched its first flight between India and Kazakhstan on 22 May 2023, offering affordable air fare, beginning US$55. Indian travellers can now explore Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 14 days and visit Shymkent. Janice Alysious On May 22, 2023, FlyArystan, the low-cost …

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Bonding families through golf

My Golf Tours recently conducted a tournament in three cities of India with an idea of promoting family golf tourism, helping families to bond in a unique way through the elite sport. TT Bureau The National Family Golf Tournament 2023 was a celebration of bonds and sportsmanship, promoting family golf …

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