Markus Tan, Regional Director – India, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, Singapore Tourism Board, assured trade partners at its India roadshow that 2025 will be an action-packed year with loads of offers, entertainment and activities. Hazel Jain As India and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in …
Read More »Easy visa & incentives click for Taiwan
Taiwan is gaining popularity among Indian tourists, thanks to its streamlined visa process, attractive incentives, and focus on MICE sector. With a 20 per cent increase in Indian visitors in 2024, Taiwan aims to attract 50,000 Indian tourists by 2025 end, highlighting its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and seamless travel …
Read More »233k Indians visited Japan in 2024
It has been a record-breaking year for India-Japan tourism with a 40 per cent increase has been recorded over 2023. Ryo Bunno, Executive Director, Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) Delhi, gives a peek into what is in store for travel agents this year and a deeper focus on the MICE …
Read More »KTO offers $14 per MICE pax
With an ambitious goal of welcoming 250,000 Indian travellers this year, the Korea Tourism Organisation continues to deepen engagement with the Indian travel trade by enhancing resources, streamlining travel processes and offering innovative marketing initiatives to make South Korea a top outbound destination for Indians. Hazel Jain Korea Tourism Organisation …
Read More »Simplifying train travel bookings for Europe
Björn Bender, CEO, Rail Europe, speaks to TRAVTALK about the company’s focus on simplifying train travel bookings across Europe for Indian travel agents, new products they can promote and the growing trend of slow travel among Indian travellers. Hazel Jain How important is India as a market for Rail Europe? …
Read More »Oman takes India-centric initiatives
Oman is positioning itself as a leading destination for Indian travellers. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Shabib Al Maamari, MD, Visit Oman, outlines strategies, including the promotion of Oman as a wedding destination, to attract Indian visitors. Dr Shehara Fernando Oman is rapidly gaining traction among Indian tourists due …
Read More »Indian MICE priority for Moscow
Moscow is reinforcing its status as a premier destination for leisure and business tourism. The destination saw a 1.5-fold rise in Indian travellers in H1 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Introduction of e-visa system in August 2023 played a pivotal role in driving this growth, thereby making …
Read More »Italy eyes growth in India market
Italy is strengthening its engagement with Indian travel agents through targeted roadshows and sales missions to drive inbound tourism growth. ENIT is actively promoting weddings, MICE, and luxury travel from India, focussing on expanding regional tourism beyond traditional destinations, says Alessandra Priante, President, ENIT SPA. TT Bureau Italy has long …
Read More »Malaysia eyes 1.5 mn Indians
In the countdown to Visit Malaysia Year 2026, Tourism Malaysia is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that its presence is felt in India. Nuwal Fadhillah Ku Azmi, Director, International Promotion (Asia & Africa), Tourism Malaysia, shares plans with TRAVTALK. Hazel Jain India has been a key market for Malaysia …
Read More »Thailand woos newlyweds from India
Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi, in partnership with TravelBullz, launched the Thailand Honeymoon Escapes campaign to showcase Thailand as a premier honeymoon destination. As part of the initiative, TravelBullz offered special incentives for travel agents, providing them with an opportunity to promote Thailand while earning rewards. Janice Alyosius Thailand …
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