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The best way to do things is to never doubt your self, and keep moving forward. This very industrious perception of the hospitality industry is what brought back the fighting spirit to a winning space. Random research was conducted to gauge the sustainability vibe of the industry and this is …

Continuing with its series of webinars to help the travel trade discover Spain, the Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai, along with Andalucía Tourism, recently conducted a webinar titled ‘Self Drive in Andalucia’. TT Bureau Axis between Europe and Africa and meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean …

Ravi Gosain, who has invested in travel technology company TravStack, claims that it is a one-stop solution for travel companies looking towards optimising resources and bring in more efficiency. TT Bureau TravStack (Gutsytech Travel Solutions Pvt Ltd), a travel technology Startup, has onboarded Ravi Gosain, MD, Erco Travels, Tourism Enterprises …

Souvagya Mohapatra shares how Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts are tailor-made for the Indian market and that they are planning to expand their portfolio by opening properties in India; their two properties are already in developmental stage and likely to be inaugurated within a year. TT Bureau Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts …

Since opening of its borders in January this year, Thailand welcomed more than three million international tourists, including 10 per cent from India. Now, Tourism Authority of Thailand has a new strategy up its sleeve to help achieve its new target for this year – one million visitors from India. …

Marriott International recently held its signature event – India Marketplace – first time in the City of Nizams at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace and saw a huge turnout from hotels under the brand across India networking with the corporate, wedding and travel trade in the city. TT Bureau This was …

In a paradigm shift after the pandemic, MICE industry is more inclined towards the domestic market. Industry players say the segment has a lot of potential, as hotels in mega cities gear up to host big weddings and MICE events. Unexplored and less popular destinations also have a huge potential …

While the FHRAI welcomes the government’s move to enhance limit of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by `50,000 crore, it adds that the banks should lend to the hospitality sector this time around and the repayment tenure should be extended to at least by 5-7 years. TT Bureau The …

Pawan S Jain, Managing Director, Belair Travel & Cargo, shares how on their insistence and two-and-a-half years of continued efforts the GST Council has come out with a ruling to remove 18% GST on refunds and ancillary services on Sold Outside Ticketed Outside (SOTO) tickets. TT Bureau The GST Council, …

Activities and attractions are not the only that Indian travellers love to do; shopping is a great draw for them too! TRAVTALK talks to a few travel agents to find out their clients’ choices and shopping destinations. Hazel Jain Indians have always loved shopping, especially when travelling abroad. But over …