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Even as Northern France is catching up in popularity with Indian tourists, Lucie Rousseau, Business Manager India, Northern France Tourism, says they are working towards attracting MICE groups as well as FITs from India to the region. NISHA VERMA FROM FRANCE Northern France Tourism along with Atout France– India recently …

With a target of 16 per cent growth in 2017, Carola Muller – van Rijn, Global Travel Trade Manager, NBTC Holland Marketing, is hopeful that the new connection of Jet Airways from Bengaluru to Amsterdam is only going to fuel this growth. NISHA VERMA Q What kind of growth have …

After a thunderous response from India’s leisure market, Oman is keen to attract the MICE market, which already ranks in the top five source market for corporate groups. Just over a year old now, the Oman Convention Bureau—established and supervised by the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman — is …

After recording overwhelming response to its ‘Convene in Paradise’ campaign from India, the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau has extended it for another year for trade. HAZEL JAIN When the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launched its campaign ‘Convene in Paradise’ in India to encourage MICE agents and corporate …

A group of tour operators, airlines, hoteliers from Sanya, China, held a promotional event in the capital to raise awareness about the destination and the new flight linking the two cities. On the occasion of the launch of China Southern Airlines’ flight between New Delhi and Sanya, a tropical destination …

ITM 2017 witnessed a record 200 delegates congregating in Pune, Maharashtra, over 4 days of business meetings. Brent Anderson, Regional General Manager, South/South East Asia, Tourism Australia, shares why this year’s ITM Pune was bigger and how Tourism Australia has been driving growth from the Indian market.’ SHAHZAD BAGWAN Q …

Encouraged by crossing the 100,000 arrival mark from India, the Tourism Office of Spain, along with Pullmantur Cruises, is expanding its product base, with a focus on the Canary Islands, to appeal to a larger outbound market. HAZEL JAIN The Tourism Office of Spain in Mumbai recently conducted a workshop …

Israel’s Ministry of Tourism organised its second roadshow in 2017 in India and travelled to six cities across the country, where they showcased their products through B2B workshops. NISHA VERMA Hassan Madah, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism India, led the delegation for the roadshow and revealed their growth story in …

The Badung Tourism Promotions Board, Indonesia, has trained its eyes on India for this. The appointment of an India representative shows its commitment to the market. Hazel Jain The Badung Regency of Bali in Indonesia has increased its focus on India and will be putting in extra efforts to develop …

A land with countless wonders which continues to add more to its list. Here’s just a little on just a few of the attractions that make Dubai a favourite among Indians. The Helicopter Tour Thrill your senses as you fly over one of the iconic cities of the world in …