In-the-Issue

Visa issues trouble industry

After two years of no travel, opening of borders have paved a visa rush, wherein early appointments are not easily available to those planning to go on summer holidays. It’s a struggle for the agents, clients as well as the visa facilitation centres. Nisha Verma As borders have opened, the …

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Cosima aims inbound traffic

Cosima Travel & Trade Links aims to tap the inbound market into Kerala, as it expects huge movement from the Middle East and European markets in the upcoming season. TT Bureau Cosima Travel & Trade Links commenced operations in 1998 as a private limited company registered under the Indian Companies …

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Rewriting the rule book

WTTC recently hosted its Global Summit 2022 in Manila, Philippines, where travel industry leaders from across the globe converged to discuss sustainable industry practices and the way forward. TT Bureau As the world is re-experiencing travel and reemerging after two difficult years, Julia Simpson, President and CEO, World Travel & …

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Atout France focus on experiences

With France becoming standalone destination for Indian visitors, Sheetal Munshaw, Director – India, Atout France, speaks to TRAVTALK about their strategy for this year, on the sidelines of their annual show Rendezvous 2022, held in Nantes recently. Hazel Jain The market was already fast maturing pre-pandemic, says Sheetal Munshaw, Director …

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Chalo DMC adds 2 partners

With the appointment of two partners, Pranav Kapadia and Sumit Jain, who bring unique skillsets and fresh perspectives with them, the company plans to move towards expansion and strengthen its business presence across India. TT Bureau Chalo DMC LLP has appointed Pranav Kapadia as the Director Sales and Marketing, and …

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Demand for airport lounges to go up

Liberatha Peter Kallat, CMD, Dreamfolks Services, talks about the impact of resumption of international commercial flights on airport services. She said it will naturally increase passenger footfalls at airports, thus resulting in more travellers opting for lounge and other services. Janice Alyosius DreamFolks Services is India’s largest airport service aggregator …

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A change of course

Airlines globally have had to tweak strategies in order to face headwinds caused by the ripple effects of the pandemic. We present a glimpse at what seven airlines did in order to stay relevant. British Airways Catching up on the sustainability trend, British Airways will soon become the first airline …

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Cathay Pacific aims net-zero by ’50

Cathay Pacific understands its responsibility towards sustainable aviation and is committed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. For this, the airline is focusing on many areas, including use of sustainable aviation fuel for 10 per cent of its total fuel consumption by 2030. Janice Alyosius Cathay Pacific, a founding …

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Centara expands its portfolio

Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts, planning to be among top 100 global hotel operators within five years, signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Chiangmai Riverside Plaza Hotel Co. for a new property, Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai, at a ceremony held recently in Bangkok. TT Bureau Centara Hotels & …

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Sindhudurg: Maha’s hidden treasure

Sindhudurg, unknown to many in India, is the only place in Maharashtra that is approved for scuba and deep diving, apart from many other unique things. Red Carpet Travels has decided to promote this beautiful destination under the banner of Konkanut Cove and act as a Destination Management Company for …

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