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1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 destinations to take part in the event, which is being organised on the theme ‘The future of international travel and tourism’. Janice Alyosius More than 1,500 exhibitors and representatives from 112 global destinations, along with an estimated 20,000 attendees, are expected to take part in …

To make travellers choose Thailand as a destination this summer, TravelBullz and Tourism Authority of Thailand come together with a special campaign, which offers exclusive deals and promotions for agents. Janice Alyosius TravelBullz is back with another campaign: “Welcome Back to Thailand”. With this third campaign launched with the Tourism …

Passengers travelling to UK via Schengen countries, barring Netherlands, are being asked for a transit visa before boarding their carriers, a rule that has disturbed the trade over hassles faced by clients. Nisha Verma The opening of borders and international scheduled flights from India in March was followed by many …

The Travel Agents Federation of India has been requesting government to walk the talk and extend ease of doing business for travel industry, which includes scrapping of Tax Collected at Source (TCS). Hazel Jain What needs to be done is that TCS needs to be scrapped, says Ajay Prakash, President, …

After Ministry of Tourism (MOT) started its virtual roadshows, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has urged the Prime Minister to revive industry by participating in travel fairs and physical roadshows. Nisha Verma Ministry of Tourism has started its month-long international roadshow, titled Reconnect 2022, covering 10 major source markets. …

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 …

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 …

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 & …