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Tim Clark, President, Emirates, says the airline’s focus is on robust business model and commitment to meeting customer needs. He highlights the need for innovation and flexibility in the dynamic aviation market. Janice Alyosius Emirates airlines has emerged as one of the most resilient and innovative airlines in the aviation …

Sudesh Kumar Poddar, President, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), claims that urging the government to bring more events and boost M!CE industry in the country will be his key focus, which will not only bring business to hotels across India, but will also create better tourism …

From one rowboat to 95 years of fulfilling travel dreams on the roads, rivers and rails of the world, the Globus family of brands has covered a long journey. TT Bureau What began nearly a century ago as a rowboat ride across Switzerland’s Lake Lugano has rippled into a robust …

Rajiv Mehra thanks IATO members for re-electing him as President, says electing six office-bearers unopposed is ‘unprecedented in IATO’s history’ and promises that his team, elected for the two-year term, will try its best to do whatever it could do for the travel fraternity. Nisha Verma The Indian Association of …

Can we make the tourism industry a dynamic one? Yes! And we must. The best way to get there is using technology. Digital advancements are going to be the key enabler of efficiency and market dominance, and innovative SaaS start-ups that build the right solutions will be a good investment …

Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia at VFS Global, highlights the steps taken to improve customer experience, the future of traditional visa processing, and the collaboration with travel trade partners. Janice Alyosius The lifting of border restrictions and revival of international air travel have unleashed the pent-up demand …

Do you know who was behind the city tours that Hollywood celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, and Tom Holland took recently in India? Meet Eesha Singh and Harshvardhan Tanwar, Co-founders of No Footprints, who curated the experiences of the stars in Mumbai and brought the city back on the global …

The Lufthansa Group has accumulated an extensive expertise in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies and their market development by participating in research programmes, pilot projects and alliances, and SWISS now being part of the group, the same applies to it also, says George Ettiyil, Senior Director Sales (South Asia), Lufthansa …

Bahrain’s tourism recovery rate at 92 per cent is the fastest in the Middle East region and one of the highest globally. To reinforce its position as a boutique island destination, the country is spending a lot on tourism infrastructure, with waterfront developments, new hospitality ventures, and hotel properties launching …

The travel booking platform is actively seeking technology talent in India due to the abundance of high-scale, highperformance engineering solutions. With a focus on technology innovation, Agoda is experimenting with artificial intelligence and consumer fintech options to provide customers with the best possible experience. Janice Alyosius With innovation in mind, …