There is no doubt in the fact that Thailand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Lined with a number of clean, pristine and scenic beaches, there are certain things that characterize a Thai beach experience— white sand, clean water and the iconic longtail boats. Here is …
Read More »Turkey launches Healthy Tourism Certification Program
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Republic of Turkey has initiated Healthy Tourism Certification program, which shall be applicable as of summer season of 2020. Healthy Tourism Certification, which is issued under the leadership of Ministry of Culture and Tourism and with the participation of Ministry of Interior and Ministry …
Read More »Genting Cruise Lines announces measures onboard ships
The cruise line will introduce enhanced preventive measures for its Dream Cruises and Star Cruises fleet with an increase in safety levels for the cruise industry. TT Bureau Genting Cruise Lines has been taking various precautionary measures with stringent health screening processes in accordance with regional government policies from the …
Read More »The industry needs a booster!
By: Saurabh Tuteja, General Secretary – Enterprising Travel Agents Association (North India) Its actually a hard time for the travel fraternity in India. It all started with a defective GST mandate for the small players who are registered only in 1 state in India. As their hotel bookings became expensive …
Read More »Factual state of the travel fraternity!
Modi Ji… have you really understood the problems of our travel industry? Time to dive into the problems and turbulences industry has faced in the last 15 Years. There is no doubt that this government is proactive …
Read More »ForwardKeys concludes landmark agreement with IATA and ARC to provide data on global air travel
ForwardKeys has concluded a landmark agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) to include their global ticketing data in its portfolio of products and data services. Through this agreement, ForwardKeys will now provide global air travel data that leverages the world’s most comprehensive air …
Read More »IndiGo strengthens its domestic and international connectivity, launches 26 new flights
Keeping its focus on strengthening its domestic connectivity, India’s leading carrier – IndiGo – today announced 26 new flights on its network. Starting March 29, IndiGo will operate its first flights between Patna-Guwahati, Chandigarh-Indore, Lucknow-Bhopal, Lucknow-Raipur and Chennai-Vadodara routes. The airline will also be adding frequencies for Chandigarh-Delhi, Delhi-Varanasi, Chandigarh-Mumbai, …
Read More »Nocturnal India: After-hour experiences revealed by Eastbound’s Salim Javed
What’s the first thought that comes to a tourist’s mind when he hears the word— India? Taj Mahal or Red Fort? The world may be well versed with India’s popular attractions but, unbeknownst to most, India has more to offer than meets the eye. When the sun goes down and …
Read More »VisitBritain pushes northern England, brings Emirates Old Trafford to India
Steeped in cricket history, the 156-year old Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester is ready to woo cricket fans from India. The Department of International Trade UK along with VisitBritain welcomed the Lancashire Cricket team and introduced Emirates Old Trafford to key travel trade professionals in Mumbai at the …
Read More »Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council and Marriott India sign MoU
India is set to have the largest working-age population in the world by 2030. Leveraging its demographic dividend and aiming at addressing the demand for industry-relevant workforce, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is strengthening skill development efforts to upgrade …
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