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Future of sustainable travel business

The first International Summit Travel Management concluded in Cordoba, highlighting a specialised segment of corporate travel after the global health crisis. The discussions during the event focused on sustainable tourism and ways to make travel more eco-friendly. Cordoba played host to the  International Summit Travel Management, the first meeting organized …

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TAT celebrates ‘Loy Krathong’

Thre TAT, New Delhi celebrated the Thai festival of lights with energetic Thai cultural performances, floating kathongs in the water, and relishing authentic Thai food, to honour the goddess of water. Janice Alyosius The TAT, New Delhi and Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport celebrated the Thai festival of lights know …

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Spain is safe for tourism

With the acceptance of Covaxin for entry into Spain and with the majority of Spanish population fully vaccinated, the European destination is bound to climb popularity charts for Indians once again, especially since the Consulate General of Spain in Mumbai is processing visas in one day! Hazel Jain To take …

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Abu Dhabi taps M!CE & leisure

H.E. Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, deliberates on how they are preparing to welcome Indian tourists, as Abu Dhabi opens its doors to global travellers. Nisha Verma The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi …

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Organisers must commit resources

GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East, and South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board, speaks about Singapore’s preparedness for the safe resumption of M!CE events. He also highlights the role that technology, as well as the government, plays in this effort. Hazel Jain What is the significance of successfully holding the …

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1,900+ buyers at SAT virtual show

South African Tourism’s maiden virtual roadshow ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ concluded successfully with 99 South African suppliers as part of the delegation who exhibited their products from 20th to 22nd October 2021. Of them, over 41 were exhibiting in India for the first time and they showcased their products to more than 1,900 …

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Training for key markets

  Timing the launch of its new Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) well, Tourism Australia witnessed as many as 3,884 new registrations from India since March 2020. Hazel Jain What are some of the new elements in the new version of the Specialist Program? The Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) has been …

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Panoply of offerings at West Midlands

From interesting cities to delightful towns oozing natural beauty, coupled with stretches of opens spaces, West  Midlands and its areas are perfect for those looking for interesting experiences, activities and Instagram-able locations with their loved ones and family. It’s a destination that has it all. Nisha Verma West Midlands, one …

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What European DMCs want

PATA India recently invited leading marketing and PR organisation from Europe, called Representation Plus, to share their views and information about market readiness for tourism to India. Titled ‘Destination India: A European Perspective & Opportunities’ it saw speakers from four important source markets—UK & Ireland, France, Spain and Italy. Nisha …

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Malaysia says #WeMissYou

Tourism Malaysia is gearing up to welcome more tourists and has devised a unique campaign called #WeMissYou campaign ahead of the reopening of its international borders that is expected after 90 per cent complete inoculation nationwide. As the world slowly opens up for domestic and cross-border travel, Malaysia is also …

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