In-the-Issue

Now that COVID restrictions have been completely removed with no limitation on the number of gatherings in Mauritius, its tourism board has a renewed focus to tap the MICE and wedding segments from India. To stimulate demand, it has also introduced an attractive incentive scheme for the segments. TT Bureau …

New Distribution Capability (NDC) made its debut a decade ago. But what exactly is it, and what role does it play in the growth of the travel industry of today and tomorrow? Kathy Morgan, Vice President, Channel Delivery at Sabre Travel Solutions shares her perspective on the subject. NDC is …

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation recently held a meeting with tourism committee of Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry, where they discussed the way and means to go forward and work together to strengthen tourism. TT Bureau V.C. Sajjanar, Managing Director, Telangana …

App-based taxi services in Goa is much needed, says Nilesh Shah, President, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa, adding that govt should take a strong stand against local taxi unions resorting to hooliganism. TT Bureau Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) strongly commends the Minister of Transport, Mauvin Godinho, …

Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, GoI, shares that the govt is working on improving air connectivity; the number of airports in the country will be increased to 200 by 2024 from current 140. TT Bureau Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, said …

IATO EGM unanimously passes all amendments in the Memorandum of Associations (MoA). Changes, coming after 26 years, will be applicable for next 10 years, says Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO. Nisha Verma Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, has announced that they had to call off their Bengaluru convention, scheduled from 15-18 September …

Travel agents, getting sleepless nights due to visa delays, urge goverments to hasten visa processes and remove ambiguity over the issue through clear communication. In the current scenario, clients are forced to change their destination to the ones giving quick or on-arrival visas, they say. Are the Missions listening? Hazel …

Madhya Pradesh understands its responsibility not only toward its tourists, but also to those who have maintained the beauty and preserved the ancient culture of the state. Are you a woman traveller and want to explore many beautiful places and adventure activities without fear? Are you the one who wants …

Naresh Rawal, Vice President, Sales & Marketing (India), Resorts World Cruises, and a cruise industry veteran, talks about developments at the new cruise line. From October 2022, it will expand its destination with cruises to Phuket in Thailand and North Bali in Indonesia, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. Harshal Ashar What …

McArthurGlen, Europe’s major designer shopping outlet chain present in 26 locations across 10 countries, aims to woo more and more Indian travellers. Mathias Sinner, Manager, Senior International Markets, McArthurGlen Group, was in India recently to do just that and meet key Indian travel trade. TT Bureau Shopping is one of …