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Lords Hotels and Resorts’ Monsoon Dhamaka plan not just offers a discount on the stay at any of the Lord’s properties pan India, but also offers guests a chance to unwind themselves with wellness options. TT Bureau If you are planning a vacation with your family or friends in the …

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate three-day Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart, which is being organised jointly by Department of Tourism and Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan. TT Bureau Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate the three-day Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur …

COVID-19 forced the events industry to chart a new course with virtual shows. However, they seem to work well in small groups. As the pandemic is subsiding, the appetite to meet again is incredibly strong on the back of much higher satisfaction ratings, opines Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director, World Travel …

Michael Goh, President, Resorts World Cruises, says the cruise line will continue to capitalise on its valuable experience to innovate offerings and unique experiences for the Indian market and strengthen the brand presence in the country by expanding their B2B and B2C network. Harshal Ashar What are your expectations for …

With Fiji targeting to reach pre-pandemic tourist count of 7,000 by 2024, Fiji Tourism has taken several measures to attract tourists to the country. Kathy Koyamaibole, Regional Director (Asia & The Pacific), Fiji Tourism, discusses with TRAVTALK their revamped Fiji travel specialist programme and how agents can take its advantage. …

Sydney is witnessing a lot more inquiries now that borders are open, says Kristian Nicholls, Executive General Manager (Client Engagement), Business Events Sydney. With Australia considered an aspirational destination, and a lot of pent-up demand for travel to Sydney, he predicts tourism from India will continue to grow in near …

As Maharashtra ranks first on utsav.gov.in portal, Valsa Nair Singh, Principal Secretary, Tourism department, Govt. of Maharashtra, says she is glad her department is keeping pace with the digital trends. TT Bureau During the pandemic, the Union Ministry of Tourism (MoT) launched its website utsav.gov.in and called for content of …

After a gap of four years, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) will organise its first convention at Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia, from 20 to 23 September this year. TT Bureau After announcing India as its convention venue early this year, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has …

CAPA India Aviation Outlook FY2023 projects that domestic and international traffic in FY23 will be higher than FY22. Further, a ‘slight dip’ in the domestic passenger demand could be seen due to the hike in air fares, but international traffic is expected to recover in the second half of FY24, …

The hospitality firm, which currently operates 55 properties across India and South Asia, plans to add six new hotels to its network this year, two of which will debut in leading tier II markets in India, says Mark Willis, CEO – India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor Lipla Negi …