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Hotel Group opens The Albatross Golf Resort in Kandy. With the Sri Lankan government pushing tourism, coming days will witness a further increase in tourism, says Rahul Deb Banerjee, Vice President, The Clarks Hotels & Resorts. TT Bureau The Clarks Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its footprints in Sri Lanka …

Underlining how powerful the tourism industry is, TAFI President, Ajay Prakash, recounts key initiatives undertaken during the convention recently in Sarawak that were focused on not just rebuilding businesses but also on how the industry can give back to the environment, the community and the destination. Hazel Jain “We did …

Charter industry is witnessing a new dawn after COVID struck the world. Right from panic travel, to medical transfers, to corporate travel coming back and now inbound queries increasing, the industry is catering to it all. Santosh Sharma shares details and stresses on why technology is the best way forward. …

Next Cellular, a division of South African multinational cellular operator Next360, has tied up with Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) to distribute its services through B2B channels across India, offering agents to earn through ancillary services by providing SIM cards to the clients. TT Bureau Sharing details about Next Cellular, Jignesh …

In Ashwin month, Durga Puja celebration is observed for ten days. The festival, however, officially starts on the sixth day. It is thought that Goddess Durga arrived on Earth on this day. Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami are the five days of Durga Puja. Every day …

Continuing with its series of webinars to help the travel trade discover Spain, the Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai, along with Valencia Tourism, recently conducted a webinar titled ‘Know Valencia’. TT Bureau A place full of contrasts awaits the visitor with a charming old town next to futuristic buildings. …

With tourism industry recovering fast worldwide, it is time state tourism authorities in India focus on overseas marketing strategies to help inbound players get more tourists, suggest industry experts. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO As far as the state governments are concerned, many of them have declared industry status for the …

As Cordelia Cruises completes one year of sailing, it celebrates the occasion with all its trade partners who have been a part of this incredible journey. ‘It is a proud feeling to have been a part of this milestone,’ says Oneel Verma, COO, Cordelia Cruises, who shares more with TRAVTALK. …

Bookings for long weekends were on the rise before the pandemic, but not all leisure hotels were sold out. However, after the two-year of hiatus, now long weekend phenomenon is enabling the market to skyrocket. Hoteliers discuss how most hotels are sold out on long weekend days. TT Bureau The …

With a Global M!CE Conference scheduled during India’s G20 Presidency next year, the idea is to use the opportunity to position India’s tourism offerings, and M!CE is one segment where India needs to do a lot, opines Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. The National Conference of State Tourism …