Tag Archives: US

MOT to focus on new markets

Mulling plans to introduce a new promotional campaign for overseas marketing, Ministry of Tourism is looking to focus on new markets such as China and Japan, while strengthening its presence in traditional ones. Manas Dwivedi Sharing the ministry’s plans and targets, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), …

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Education takes flight

After 26 years of presence in the B2B sector, Udaan India ventures into the B2C industry with the inception of ‘Study With Udaan’, an education consultancy firm. Rounak Dua, CEO, SWU, talks about her future plans. TT Bureau Udaan India has set its foot in the education sector with ‘Study …

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STHI eyes smaller cities

STHI Holidays India is going all guns to target Tier-II and III cities across India to grow its footprint in outbound travel and reach out to the right partners. TT Bureau The company plans to market and promote itself through various channels that include both physical and online platforms. “Our …

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Incredibly flexible US tours

Sans Incredible Vacations offers its agent partners something not many tour operators in the industry offer – flexible fixed departures to the US. TT Bureau Sans Incredible Vacations has designed multiple fixed departures ex-USA. Nalin Kapadia, Vice Chairman, Sans Incredible Vacations, says, “Our fixed departures for the US are immensely flexible allowing passengers …

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Adding ‘bling’ to Bengaluru

The LaLit Ashok Bangalore is planning to undertake soft refurbishment to upgrade the property for its guests, and also add bling to the city’s nightlife. TT Bureau In 2017, the LaLit Ashok Bangalore clocked excellent business, informs Bhaskaran T Menon, General Manager of the hotel. He points out that the …

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Gujarat drives heritage & culture circuit

Gujarat Tourism has undertaken projects to enhance its heritage and cultural resources. With new circuits like Dandi Heritage Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and initiatives like border tourism underway, the state is striving hard to become the most favourable tourist destination in the country. ANKITA SAXENA In the year 2017, Gujarat received …

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Setting the track for luxury trains

The luxury trains business in India is valued at `80 crore but the tapped market is pegged only at `20 crore, informs Naveen Kundu, Founder and MD, Leisure Corp. Kundu details the path for growth of rail tourism in India and the expected role of the government in growing the …

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A United stand for India

United Airlines completes a decade of its non-stop daily services from Mumbai to New York/Newark, underlining India as an important market with huge potential. TT BUREAU United Airlines’ decade long journey in India has been a successful one, says Marcel Fuchs – VP Atlantic and Pacific Sales, United Airlines, who …

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Punjabi flavours aplenty at Ranjitvilas

Ranjitvilas offers a distinct flavour of world-class hospitality while remaining deeply rooted to its Indian Punjabi heritage. Sanjeev K Nayar, General Manager, WelcomHeritage Hotels, tells TRAVTALK about this unique farm stay and their focus on attracting domestic tourists to the property. KARISHMA KHANNA What distinguishes Ranjitvilas from other hotels in …

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India most digitally advanced

Travelport recently released the results of its Global Traveler Survey 2017, which saw Indians on top in terms of using digital assets at all stages of travel, right from planning, booking to experiencing stage. NISHA VERMA Rabih Saab, President and Managing Director, EMEA, Travelport, talks about the survey, saying that …

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