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New Delhi: International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on the 8th of March to acknowledge women’s contributions and achievements globally. Oman, a country in the Middle East, has made great strides in empowering women in various sectors, including tourism. The country celebrates this day to highlight the achievements of …

New Delhi: International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to recognize the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. In the Philippines, women have played a significant role in the tourism industry, contributing to the growth and development of the sector. Let us see how the Philippines celebrates …

New Delhi: In anticipation of the surge of foreign tourists coming into the Philippines this summer season following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s directive for implementation of electronic visa systems, Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, initiated a high-level convergence meeting with the heads and representatives of …

Considering the high visitor spend, and growth potential of India, Utah Office of Tourism is on its first ‘real sales mission’ in the country to promote the destination, says Zach Fyne, Global Markets Specialist, Utah Office of Tourism. Janice Alyosius With an aim to deepen existing partnerships with tourism stakeholders …

Richard Nuttall, CEO, SriLankan Airlines, says Sri Lanka is a safe place to visit, and India being a major source market for the country, the airline plans to serve more secondary cities in India and connect with greater frequency. Janice Alyosius India and Sri Lanka share a bond that dates …

The Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai, an iconic airport hotel catering to the upscale hospitality market of Chennai since 1998, has been relaunched as ‘The Finest New-age Luxury Hotel’. TT Bureau The Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai is relaunching as the first post-pandemic hotel of Chennai in tune with the …

ETAA’s objective is to bring its members on single platform, organise knowledge sessions for them, and assist them in growing together, says Saurabh Tuteja, Chairman, ETAA’s North India Chapter. Bryan ETAA, a professional association representing the retail tour operators in India, has always been vociferous about creating more and more …

Kazin DMC, in association with Valmiki Travel & Tourism Solutions, organised an educational seminar, Know Kazakhstan, for the travel trade in Hyderabad recently to promote the destination. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, was the chief guest at the event. Nisha Verma …

Arun Iyer, Founder & Managing Director, My Golf Tours, shares his perspective on how India can truly become incredible. He narrates his experience of promoting India as a golfing destination internationally under the aegis of the ministry and this is what he has to say. My Golf Tours essentially promotes …

The increase in TCS on overseas tours from 5% to 20% has shaken the outbound industry. While many think that the government should have consulted the industry before making such a rule, others feel that it’s been done to promote inbound and prevent Indians from travelling overseas. Nisha Verma While …