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ITA Airways will launch non-stop services between India and Italy from December 4, 2022. The thrice a weekly flight will be operated with Airbus A330. DEX Group, one of the leading GSA groups in India, has been entrusted with task of establishing a sales and marketing network for the airlines …

Senthil Nathan S, Director, EP (Services), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, shared that the foreign trade policy will be released by the government by the end of this month and also emphasised on the importance of tourism and hospitality as service exports. TT Bureau Speaking at the Hospitality and …

St. Petersburg holds roadshows in New Delhi and Mumbai to maintain and renew ties with the Indian tourism industry. The destination is now open to Indian tourists with direct flights to Russia and payment mechanisms. It has now plans to open direct flights to St. Petersburg. TT Bureau St. Petersburg …

Rupinder Brar, former Additional Director General, Tourism, GoI, says tourism is a game changer for India, both in terms of showcasing to the world the culture and heritage that it possesses, and thereby creating tremendous job and entrepreneurial opportunities. TT Bureau Rupinder Brar’s tenure as the Additional Director General of …

A recent survey by ICICI Lombard has shown that an increased proportion of customers depend on digital channels to buy travel insurance, even as 94 per cent will purchase travel insurance for their trip abroad soon. In a bid to understand customer perceptions towards travel insurance, ICICI Lombard conducted a …

With passenger capacity projected to be doubled from existing 200 million to 400 million in next seven to 10 years in India, there is huge growth opportunity for airlines, says Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel. Government is also doing its bit by putting in place …

While outbound travel gets costlier and inbound becomes cheaper with the depreciating value of Indian rupee, stakeholders of the travel industry evoke mixed reactions. Nisha Verma The last few months have seen the Indian rupee (INR) depreciating, owing to foreign capital outflows. This is resulting in imports getting costlier and …

Amit Ray, Director India, LOT Polish Airlines, shares how the airline is making its presence felt in the Indian market, ensuring that its time, service and offerings are different from other European carriers, whether it is for direct connections or transit business. Nisha Verma After beginning its India operations in …

After announcing reopening of the borders, Korea Tourism shares some of their initiatives that will enable Indians easy access to South Korea’s luxury market, business leisure and learning experiences. TT Bureau Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the Korean tourism arm of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the …

Jay L Lingeswara, Commercial Director, Vietjet, reveals their expansion plans and promotional offers to make air travel more convenient and affordable for Indians travelling to Vietnam. TT Bureau Emphasising on the importance of inbound traffic from India to Vietnam, Jay L Lingeswara, Commercial Director, Vietjet, invited Indians to visit their …