In-the-Issue

Making the right moves

After its two destinations entered the UNESCO heritage list, Telangana is making sure that they spread the word around and lure more tourists to the state. Uppala Srinivas Gupta, Chairman, TSTDC, shares what kind of initiatives they have taken in the state to boost tourism not only in its capital …

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Travstarz taps tier-II, tier-III youth

After the pandemic, the industry is focussing on tier-II and tier-III markets, but for Travstarz, these markets have always been their strength. The company is working closely with various Tourism Boards to further tap these markets, especially the youth, which is raring to explore the world. Janice Alyosius Travstarz has …

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Korea targets biz from youth

KTO concluded its multi-city sales mission at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Hyderabad, where Young Geul Choi, Director, KTO India, said they will be focussing on young generation, including students and women. Nisha Verma The roadshow at Hyderabad was a part of a multi-city sales mission, starting off in Ahmedabad, …

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India needs aggressive marketing

Laying emphasis on inbound tourism into India, Ajay Prakash, National President, TAFI, believes that the country needs a new, clear-headed marketing campaign to re-establish itself as a tourist destination on the global map. The association plans to hold a few of its events this year within India to encourage its …

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Air travel high on recovery path

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has shared that air travel recovery across the world continued through November 2022, with India’s domestic recovery catching up with 2019 numbers soon. TT Bureau IATA has revealed that the total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 41.3 …

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Changes in booking window

Tourism industry has changed a lot after the pandemic, but what has changed the most is the travellers’ opinion, especially in terms of booking their trip. Industry stalwarts say travellers now consider many factors, including visa and airfares while planning a trip. Janice Alyosius According to a Booking.com research, going …

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Adventure tourism gaining heights in Oman

New Delhi: Adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman has been witnessing an increasing global demand, even as the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism makes efforts to achieve optimal utilization of natural and cultural resources which contribute to developing the tourism and heritage sector and achieve the objectives of Vision …

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Industry better set for visa demands

With a few months left for the summer peak outbound season to begin in India, key travel sector stakeholders are better equipped to cater to the high travel demand. Meanwhile, VFS Global is reaching out to tier II and III cities to facilitate travellers apply for visas quickly and easily. …

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Cross Hotels & Resorts gears up for 2023 treats

New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts is an international hotel management company wholly owned by the ASX-listed Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). FCTG is one of the world’s largest and most progressive travel companies, incorporating diverse worldwide distribution, in destination travel experiences—transport, touring and hotel management solutions. Cross Hotels & …

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IRONMAN 70.3 Oman, Muscat qualifying slots on 4 February

New Delhi: Sultanate of Oman, a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Formerly a marine empire, it is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. Oman fuses historic Middle East creating an unforgettable holiday destination. Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman …

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