Starting this winter, Malaysia Airlines and its sister airline Firefly will make multi-country travel in Southeast Asia simpler than ever. With new routes launching to Krabi on 17 November, Siem Reap on 27 November, and Cebu on 2 December 2025, Indian travellers can now explore two holidays in one seamless …
Read More »Taiwan renews contract with Blink Brand
Building on remarkable growth from the Indian market, Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is strengthening its outreach through renewed trade partnerships and targeted promotional efforts. With a record 21 per cent increase in 2024 and over 22 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, the country is positioning itself …
Read More »FHRAI pushes for industry tag
Uniting a line-up of policymakers and top hospitality leaders, the 55th FHRAI Annual Convention emphasised the scale of hospitality industry in India, its power to influence the economy, and the opportunities available within the tourism sector. During the three-day deliberations, stakeholders explored policies that drive tourism with sustainability and elevate …
Read More »Growth is good, but safety seals the deal
With its $16.7 billion adventure tourism industry booming, India can be among the top 10 global adventure tourism destinations. But only if we put safety at the core of our growth strategy, says Arshdeep Anand, Vice President, ATOAI. She calls for certified operators and stronger regulations, along with a national …
Read More »PMML hosts roundtable
The World Tourism Day roundtable at PMML highlighted India’s focus on positioning the state-of-the-art museum as a must-visit cultural landmark through strong industry collaboration. Surbhi Sharma On World Tourism Day, the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML), New Delhi, hosted a roundtable discussion to position itself as a premier cultural …
Read More »IndiGo is ‘fit for purpose’ Pieter Elbers, CEO
From strengthening domestic connectivity in India to venturing deeper into Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, IndiGo is strategically aligning itself with India’s growth story, shares Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, in an exclusive conversation with TRAVTALK. Nisha Verma Emphasising that scale, technology, and globalisation will define IndiGo’s next phase of growth, …
Read More »Intelligent travel drives Indo-Russia ties
The OTOAI Convention in Russia left an indelible mark on the minds of the delegates who attended the event and the knowledge sessions at the convention were about more than just telling the attendees what to do to boost their business. They focused on elevating the membership, not just in …
Read More »Mayfair enters north with ‘Elixir’
Continuing with its focus on expansion, Mayfair Hotels & Resorts has made its foray into Uttarakhand. It will also soon launch its loyalty programme — for guests as well as travel agents. Hazel Jain Mayfair Hotels & Resorts is taking baby steps towards expanding its presence in the north and …
Read More »Grecotel and Elysian Showcase the Best of Greece to Top Indian Travel Advisors
Grecotel and Elysian hosted 11 top Indian agents on a luxurious FAM trip across Corfu, Mykonos, and Athens in September. Grecotel Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Elysian, hosted an exclusive familiarisation trip this September for a select group of 11 top Indian travel advisors from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. …
Read More »Tech & innovation driving green change
Sustainable transformation in tourism is no longer a choice but a necessity, say industry leaders, stressing the need for balanced growth coupled with responsibility. TT Bureau Julia Simpson, President & CEO, WTTC The development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) represents a pivotal opportunity. SAF has the potential to cut lifecycle …
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