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Daniel Gidney, CEO, Lancashire Cricket, recently spearheaded a trade mission in Bengaluru at a show to put a spotlight on Emirates Old Trafford as a dynamic MICE venue in Manchester. Hazel Jain Lancashire Cricket recently hosted a networking event for the Indian travel trade in Bengaluru, in association with VisitBritain, …

Since stepping into her role as Director of Spain’s Tourism Office in India in September 2024, Elena Orland has championed a dynamic strategy to deepen Spain’s connection with India. Elena’s focus is now on diversifying India’s travel palette and promoting lesser-known regions like Extremadura and Navarra. Hazel Jain Elena Orland, …

Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Fiji, shares updates on Fiji, the new Loloma Hour sustainability programme and meaningful travel experiences that will take centre stage in 2025. Hazel Jain Fiji has been steadily engaging with the Indian market. How significant is India for Tourism Fiji’s growth strategy? Absolutely, India …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …