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With India becoming central to global cruise strategies, Ratna Chadha, Co-Founder & Chairperson, TIRUN Travel Marketing, emphasises its growing outbound demand. Trust, training & tech are key to empowering Indian travel partners, while destinations like the Mediterranean and Galapagos lead cruise itineraries. Surbhi Sharma India’s booming economy and expanding outbound …

Disney Cruise Line unveils its next-gen experiences it has created keeping the Gen Z and the millennials in mind. Sarah Fox, Vice President and Regional General Manager, Disney Cruise Line, shares more details about their offerings catered to this specific segment. Hazel Jain Disney Cruise Line is setting sail with …

ETAA’s exclusive B2B networking event successfully concluded in Mumbai and was open to B2C travel agents, both ETAA members and non-members, and fostered meaningful connections between travel professionals and key industry stakeholders including tourism boards, airlines, DMCs, visa service providers, and travel tech companies. TT Bureau  Following the overwhelming success of the …

Digi Yatra Foundation is working on a pilot scheme for the creation of electronic passport-based credentials. The foundation is also working on rolling out Digi Yatra at 17 more airports across India, as well as using the app for border-crossing. Hazel Jain From being one extra step for passengers between …

While the Indian travel industry goes through a transformation, Cozmo Travel has a clear vision — to be a catalyst in shaping India’s new-age travel landscape by delivering meaningful and scalable travel solutions. Santosh Kanchan, Country Head – India, Cozmo Travel, talks about how he keeps his company relevant and …

Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations, including new flights to Hyderabad, and is actively pursuing collaborations to enhance its network and services. The airline is exploring new technologies and innovative solutions. Bethelhem Dibaba, Regional Director – India Subcontinent, Ethiopian Airlines speaks exclusively to Travtalk and shares details. Hazel Jain India …

While the opening month of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has been pushed again to August 2025, the airport authorities have managed to woo all three major airlines in India. But located more than 40-odd kms away from the city centre, will it be able to woo the passengers? …

As part of its tourism revival initiative called ‘Rubaroo with Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently took a delegation of 22 members from different cities to the Valley. The delegation explored various tourism sites, facilities and properties in Pahalgam and Srinagar. Nisha Verma As part …

Cross Hotels & Resorts recorded a 275% YoY growth in room nights from India in 2024. The group has recently opened Lumen Bangkok and is going to open Cross Vibe Bangkok and Away Bangkok Sukhumvit in Bangkok in July to cater to the growing demand from travellers. Surbhi Sharma With …

Many aviation industry players say there has been a ‘slight increase’ in booking cancellations, but it is only a matter of time before things return to normal. The ticket cancellations were mostly due to concerns over operational reliability and delays, and clients with tight connections or important schedules have been …