Saffron World B.V., the Netherlands based Destination Management Company (DMC) handing Foreign Independent Travel (FIT), Leisure Groups and M!CE to Europe, is making sure that they are catering to specific requirements of Indian travellers, as they gear up for better business after reorganising and revamping the office as well as …
Read More »Rail Europe: Unlock connections
Talking about the company’s new logo and new tagline ‘Unlock Connections’, Srijit Nair, General Manager, Rail Europe India, says the new logo redefines the company’s identity, and its new colours have a symbolic meaning—magenta brings luminosity and energy, while black indicates stability. TT Bureau Please share details of the new …
Read More »Abu Dhabi beckons Indians
A three-day India roadshow by Experience Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), featuring visits to Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata, showcases unique and diverse experiences. TT Bureau Experience Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) recently wrapped up a successful three-day roadshow in India, …
Read More »For Yas Island, India #1 market
Liam Findlay, CEO, Miral Destinations, highlights the importance of Indian market for Yas Island and says their focus is on promoting the destination in India, improving ties with the travel trade, and tapping M!CE & wedding segments. Janice Alyosius Liam Findlay, Chief Executive Officer, Miral Destinations, highlighting the importance of …
Read More »The Ripple Effect – Globus family of brands celebrates 95 years!
From one rowboat to 95 years of fulfilling travel dreams on the roads, rivers and rails of the world, the Globus family of brands has covered a long journey. TT Bureau What began nearly a century ago as a rowboat ride across Switzerland’s Lake Lugano has rippled into a robust …
Read More »Building on boutique island identity
Bahrain’s tourism recovery rate at 92 per cent is the fastest in the Middle East region and one of the highest globally. To reinforce its position as a boutique island destination, the country is spending a lot on tourism infrastructure, with waterfront developments, new hospitality ventures, and hotel properties launching …
Read More »Qatar keen to tap India market
Qatar has established itself as a premier destination for activities related to meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (M!CE) with a modern infrastructure and warm hospitality. With a goal to attract six million visitors annually by 2030, Qatar is keen to tap the Indian market, which, it believes, can contribute significantly …
Read More »Israel aims: 1 lakh Indians this year
This year Israel may cross the pre-COVID visitor numbers from India, thanks to the exceptional increase in air connectivity between the two countries. Sammy Yahia, Consul, Tourism Affairs, Israel Ministry of Tourism, India & Philippines, says they hope to cross the 1 lakh arrival mark from India this year and …
Read More »TNZ hopes for direct air connectivity
New Zealand considers India a priority market. The two countries can get direct air connectivity once the visitor numbers are encouraging enough, says Angela Blair, GM International, Tourism New Zealand, celebrating 20 years of her organisation’s presence in India. Hazel Jain Angela Blair, General Manager International, Tourism New Zealand, was …
Read More »Exploring Musandam: Revealing hidden gems, strengthening local economies
New Delhi: The tourism sector in the Governorate of Musandam is one of the main pillars of economic development in the governorate. Of late, the region is witnessing a growth in travellers and those visiting luxury cruise ships. Located to the north of the UAE and bordered to the west …
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