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In order to expand its visitor base, Goa is actively looking to develop the Middle East market and has started dialogues with major airlines from the Gulf countries to increase air connectivity. Hazel Jain Goa’s international tourism industry relies on air connectivity, and the Middle East airlines play a vital …

Whether as extended sales support or as generators of business and creators of brand awareness, travel agents continue to play an important role for vendors across the spectrum, whether it be hotels, or B2B agents. TRAVTALK speaks to three decision makers on why they continue to leverage this distribution channel. …

Très 2023, held recently at Andaz Delhi, showcased 60 outstanding boutique hotels, retreats, lodges, and camps. The two-day event drew more than 50 overseas travel operators from the UK, France, Australia, and the USA. TRAVTALK spoke to travel agents to understand what their clients are looking for, and hotels to …

Atout France and Visit Paris Region, in partnership with Easy-Van and Air France, organised a two-day familiarization tour for the Indian tour operators to Paris. The goal was to highlight Paris’ diverse appeal and create a market for Indian associates to interact and create travel packages to promote the city’s …

Grape County Eco-Resort, a boutique resort, offers guests a harmonious coexistence with nature and unforgettable holiday experiences in a sustainable setting. The resort’s commitment to environmental conservation, sustainable tourism, and wellness practices is evident in its initiatives. Janice Alyosius Grape County Eco-Resort, established in December 2017, is a boutique resort …

Alejandro De La Osa, CEO, Europamundo Vacations, shares with TRAVTALK the company’s achievements in developing tours in Saudi Arabia and their strategy for the India market. Ensuring unique experiences to travellers and offering a full guarantee to partners is key to growth, he says. Janice Alyosius Leading travel company Europamundo …

Stuba has been at the forefront of introducing new travel agent-friendly features that have become trendsetters and its new curated approach is about match-making the right set of hotels to the right set of agents, says Yusuf Diwan, Head of Sales, MiddleEast and Asia, Stuba. TT Bureau How has Stuba …

India is looking like a lucrative market right now, specially for its luxury travellers. With China still being pretty much closed, which used to be one of the biggest luxury spenders internationally, today the focus is on India, says Edgar Lacker, Chief Executive Officer, Aviareps. Hazel Jain Look at the …

The recent launch of direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Bangkok and Singapore has ignited enthusiasm among local travel agents and hoteliers, as it presents a game-changing opportunity for them. The increased connectivity is expected to have a transformative impact on tourism, businesses, and the overall economy of the Indian state. …

The new IATO team discussed important issues, including the demand over SEIS, with its members at a luncheon meeting in New Delhi recently.  It was announced that the 38th IATO Convention will be held from 29 September to 2 October at Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra. Nisha Verma The Indian Association …