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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 …

Surbhi Sharma Taking forward the Travel Agents Association of India’s (TAAI’s) aims and objectives, Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, said, “TAAI always believes in doing better and contributing more to the industry through our efforts. We always look for how the tourism sector can be better with our meetings with different …

RezLive.com, a B2B global reservation system, is committed to providing support and solutions to its travel partners. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Jaal Shah, Founder & Group Managing Director, Travel Designer Group, shares travel trends, plans to engage with travel trade partners and new developments at the company. Surbhi Sharma …

With significant improvement in the North-East’s infrastructure, travel to the region has become easy. Moreover, both governments and private entities have been promoting the region for M!CE and weddings. TRAVTALK speaks to experts to get a better picture. Hazel Jain Increased attention from the Union government, including enhanced air connectivity, …

Owing to the inadequate number of accredited tourist guides in Mumbai, IATO members in the city are having a tough time fixing charges for them. This is more so for cruise passengers docking in Mumbai, for which the charges need to be negotiated with Tourist Guides Association (TOGA) Mumbai. The …