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Considering the high visitor spend, and growth potential of India, Utah Office of Tourism is on its first ‘real sales mission’ in the country to promote the destination, says Zach Fyne, Global Markets Specialist, Utah Office of Tourism. Janice Alyosius With an aim to deepen existing partnerships with tourism stakeholders …

Richard Nuttall, CEO, SriLankan Airlines, says Sri Lanka is a safe place to visit, and India being a major source market for the country, the airline plans to serve more secondary cities in India and connect with greater frequency. Janice Alyosius India and Sri Lanka share a bond that dates …

The Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai, an iconic airport hotel catering to the upscale hospitality market of Chennai since 1998, has been relaunched as ‘The Finest New-age Luxury Hotel’. TT Bureau The Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai is relaunching as the first post-pandemic hotel of Chennai in tune with the …

ETAA’s objective is to bring its members on single platform, organise knowledge sessions for them, and assist them in growing together, says Saurabh Tuteja, Chairman, ETAA’s North India Chapter. Bryan ETAA, a professional association representing the retail tour operators in India, has always been vociferous about creating more and more …

Kazin DMC, in association with Valmiki Travel & Tourism Solutions, organised an educational seminar, Know Kazakhstan, for the travel trade in Hyderabad recently to promote the destination. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, was the chief guest at the event. Nisha Verma …

Arun Iyer, Founder & Managing Director, My Golf Tours, shares his perspective on how India can truly become incredible. He narrates his experience of promoting India as a golfing destination internationally under the aegis of the ministry and this is what he has to say. My Golf Tours essentially promotes …

The increase in TCS on overseas tours from 5% to 20% has shaken the outbound industry. While many think that the government should have consulted the industry before making such a rule, others feel that it’s been done to promote inbound and prevent Indians from travelling overseas. Nisha Verma While …

The MOT is set to organise the first Global Tourism Investors Summit (GTIS) in New Delhi from 10-12 April this year, which will see a plethora of projects being showcased by states. Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, shares his views with TRAVTALK. Nisha Verma GTIS is aimed at promoting India as …

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, launched ‘Visit India Year 2023’ initiative recently, under which year-long activities will be held to promote tourism in the country. TT Bureau Bharat Parv, a six-day mega event, was organised at Red Fort Lawns by the Union Ministry of Tourism …

Rakesh Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, says the government is working towards expanding small and big airports, and once smaller airports are operational, smaller aircraft will lead the next phase of civil aviation growth. Janice Alyosius Rakesh Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, says the civil aviation industry in …