Newly launched book, Healing Strings, written by Manmohan Sadana, ex-Joint Director General, Union Ministry of Tourism, celebrates 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Manmohan Sadana, former Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has launched his book titled ‘Healing Strings’ as part of the 70th …
Read More »Atout France focus on experiences
With France becoming standalone destination for Indian visitors, Sheetal Munshaw, Director – India, Atout France, speaks to TRAVTALK about their strategy for this year, on the sidelines of their annual show Rendezvous 2022, held in Nantes recently. Hazel Jain The market was already fast maturing pre-pandemic, says Sheetal Munshaw, Director …
Read More »India top market for Abu Dhabi
Miral, leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has not stopped developing tourist attractions in the UAE capital since 2010, with a new attraction coming up every year, says CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi. Yas Island is now getting ready to host one of the biggest events …
Read More »Azerbaijan reconnects with India
After a long pause, Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) reconnects with industry partners in India to update them about the new products that they can offer to their clients. It has already started to see confirmed groups from India now after the entry to Azerbaijan from India is relaxed. Hazel Jain …
Read More »E-visas to be a game-changer
While India continues to retain its place among the top three focus markets for South African Tourism, it has the potential to reach the number one source market for the destination, says Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, MEISEA, South African Tourism. Hazel Jain Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, MEISEA, South African Tourism …
Read More »Thailand: Grand Sale a grand success
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale campaign concluded with an overwhelming response from the travel trade. The campaign offered a wide range of products to agents, including a ‘buy now travel later’ option to pre purchase packages at discounted rates, which they can further sell to their guests. Janice Alyosius Thailand …
Read More »LOT Polish starts flights
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the starting of passenger flights to Mumbai effective 31 May and has also resumed passenger flights to Delhi from 29 March. The Polish flag carrier resumes flights to Delhi after a two-year break due to the pandemic situation in India. LOT Polish Airlines will be …
Read More »Explore Britain in different way
India, one of the lucrative markets for the UK, which saw a huge jump in number of tourists from the country in years before COVID, continues to hold importance, which reflects in the UK offering a variety of experiences and products to the Indian travellers. Nisha Verma Dame Judith Macgregor …
Read More »Malaysia opens for travel
Malaysia is ready to welcome international travellers from 1 April 2022, especially from the Middle East region. With 90 per cent of its population being fully vaccinated, including booster dose, tourists should feel confident to visit the country. Nisha Verma Manoharan Periasamy, Senior Director, International Promotion Division (Asia & Africa), …
Read More »VTL: A safe gateway to Singapore
Singapore Tourism Board (STB), together with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), conducted a refresher webinar for the travel trade in India and Sri Lanka. This session was in time with the announcement that the Vaccination Travel Lane (VTL) will open to all cities in India with effect …
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