In-the-Issue

Tech critical to scale business

A new mix of travellers are showing a propensity to spend more specially on hyper-personalised travel, says Hari Ganapathy, Co-Founder, PickYourTrail, a Chennai-based travel technology start-up. The young entrepreneur also highlights trends that revolve around travelling for specific events, whether it is sports or music. Hazel Jain Chennai-based travel technology …

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Flight delays are a reality

One out of four flights gets delayed globally for more than 15 minutes, reveals data. To combat this inconvenience for the traveller, Collinson International has launched Smart Delay that offers lounge experience in the event of a flight delay. Hazel Jain Collinson International recently at ITB India showcased its new …

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Bintan keen to tap tier II, III cities

Indonesia’s Bintan Resorts has partnered with VFS Global with an aim to enhance the visibility and appeal of Bintan Island among Indians. GB Srithar, Head of Tourism Services at VFS Global, shares an outline of the strategy. Hazel Jain Leveraging VFS Global’s extensive network across India in all major and …

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Madurai set to host TTE 2024

The Southern India Hotel and Restaurant Association (SIHRA), winner of the ‘Most Promising Regional Association’ award at the India Travel Awards this year, is all set to launch the Tamil Nadu Travel Expo (TTE) in Madurai from 20 to 22 September. Surbhi Sharma The Southern India Hotel and Restaurant Association …

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Elevating tourism with smart solutions

Taiwan is transforming tourism with cutting-edge innovations. Smart cities, high-speed rail, and interactive museums enhance travel, blending technology with cultural richness. The island’s advanced infrastructure and incentive programmes make it a premier destination for both leisure and MICE events. Leading the way are Taiwan’s smart cities, with Taipei at the …

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FlyCreative promotes its OTA portal

The travel consolidator recently conducted an educational trip for its agent partners – to reconnect with old partners and re-educate new agents and highlight new destinations in Kerala. The intention was also to underline the fact that FlyCreative Online is now also an OTA with its own online B2B booking …

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Reduce tax to boost MICE: NIMA

Shedding light on NIMA’s role in fostering growth and collaboration within India’s MICE industry, Nitin Mittal, Coordinator-South, NIMA, says the platform is dedicated to MICE agents and offers a supportive environment for professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. Surbhi Sharma The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) distinguishes itself from …

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India: a significant market for Türkiye

Turkish Airlines is working closely with the Indian government to increase the number of flights between Türkiye and India, says Ümit Develi, Vice President of Asia & Far East, Turkish Airlines. The airline is also promoting Istanbul as a major connecting hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa, which will provide …

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