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Popularising rural tourism

Industry stalwarts and veterans working to promote rural tourism came together to launch the Association for Rural Tourism in India (ARTI) during the three-day international conference on rural tourism in Delhi. Manas Dwivedi In an attempt to bring all organisations and individuals engaged in the field of rural tourism under …

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Railways to invest in infra

The Indian Railways targets towards augmenting rail infrastructure, earmarking investment of `856,000 crore between 2015-16 and 2019-20. Network decongestion and expansion, and safety comprise 60 per cent share of the overall capital expenditure. The capital investment on infrastructure creation is expected to sustain at high levels on the back of …

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Racing on Indian tracks

Enterprise Holdings, with its three distinct brands—Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National Car Rental—is looking at India as a potential market. TT Bureau As the largest global mobility provider in the world, Enterprise Holdings has customers from countries all over the globe. “We understand that customers have different …

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Art Marine’s cultural trip

Dubai Properties has appointed Art Marine, the region’s largest 360-degree leisure marine enterprise, as the operator of its marina at Culture Village. The 60-berth marina is located between Garhoud Bridge and Business Bay Bridge. TT Bureau The agreement mandates Art Marine, Dubai Properties’ maritime partner, to manage the entire premises, …

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Towards new experiences

With the appointment of Nijhawan Group as Tourism Representative, Bosnia and Herzegovina tourism is charged up to cater to the India market with high expectations of growth from the country. Simranjeet Singh Arora The South European nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has appointed Nijhawan Group as its Tourism Representative in …

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Warner at Yas Island

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island was recently inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. TT Bureau Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE & Ruler of Dubai, along with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown …

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Egypt targets 1,40,000 Indians

Egypt Tourism aims to up its arrivals from India this year to touch at least 1,40,000 – its highest number from the country so far – in the hope that travellers will return to Egypt with improved political stability. Hazel Jain Egypt Tourism is expecting to welcome back tourists from …

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Radisson Blu’s joy of giving

In an effort to give back to the community, Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi recently celebrated the ‘Community Action Month’ by adopting the theme of ‘Food, Shelter and Future’ to celebrate the joy of giving. TT Bureau One of the core values of Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi is serving the community …

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Ideal escape in the Maldives

A family-friendly hotel, Lily Beach Resort and Spa is changing the perception of Maldives while offering an all-inclusive holiday deal for the Indian market. Nikhil Jeet from The Maldives Unlike Maldives’s general perception as a romantic beach destination with limited offerings for kids and families, Lily Beach Resort and Spa …

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Singapore Tourism Board invites tenderers

Singapore Tourism Board invites tenderers for the appointment of a Marketing Representative agency for South India (with offices in Bengaluru and Chennai) The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) India Regional Office invites bids from professional and well-connected marketing representative agencies, with strong in-market knowledge and travel trade networks to promote Destination …

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