Peru is a treasure trove of culture and history, with several World Heritage Sites in […]
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Germany: Affordability USP, barrier-free movement making tourism accessible to all
Contrary to the popular belief of Germany being an expensive destination, it is one of […]
Weddings seek exotic locales: Kovalam, Udaipur and Goa are top picks
From theme-based weddings to exotic locations – ranging from Goa, Kovalam and Udaipur, to Abu […]
IndiGo goes global, ties up with Travelport to boost its distribution channel
In a major development, which is likely to augment IndiGo’s presence in the global marketplace, […]
Accor: Hotel brands and OTAs need to work together to change consumer behaviour
Given the fast altering dynamics of the digital space and rapidly transforming consumer behaviour, hotels […]
J&K Tourism in aggressive mode to promote business this winter, starts with a people first approach
There is a perceptible thaw in the mood in the Valley. After months of closure […]
Andhra Pradesh: Will leverage the ‘unexplored’ quotient; seeks investments
The newly formed Andhra Pradesh has ushered new opportunities for investment into tourism and hospitality, […]
MoT moots subsidised GST rate for MICE tourism, promises more intensive marketing outreach
Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism shared that the ministry has been seeking lower […]
Ashwani Lohani takes over from Kapil Chopra, appointed Chairman of WTTCII for 2017
Air India Chief Ashwani Lohani has been appointed as the Chairman of WTTCII for the […]
Ecotourism Society of India ties up with Tamil Nadu Tourism for a workshop on sustainable tourism
Ecotourism Society of India (ESOI), the national body on sustainable and responsible tourism, has been […]
MMT-ibibo merger will expedite the shift of travel industry from offline to the online space
The merging of operations by two of the major domestic players in the online space, […]
Uniqueness of a destination and its offerings integral to One& Only’s foray
Ivy Kwan, outlined how a destination and its unique attributes remained central to the group’s […]
Lack of single window clearance key rider to boosting coffee tourism in Karnataka
D.M. Purnesh, Founder and MD, Classic Group notes that with ample coffee production and the […]
Italian luxury resort has a lesson for hotels aiming at eco-sustaining excellence
Active eco-sustenance with deep environmental consciousness is the future of progressive global hospitality. The grand […]
Udaipur registers robust demand and declining seasonality, says HVS report
Located in the Girwa valley, amidst the desert of Rajasthan, stands the city of Udaipur. […]
International roadshows and seminars on cuisines by states will attract global inbound
Indian cuisines needed to be taken to the global audience through roadshows and seminars for […]
Aimed at boosting adventure and heritage segments, Maharashtra inks MoU with ASI
Maharashtra boasts of over 350 forts, many of them dotted along its meandering coastline, reminding […]
Concept ‘Himalayan States Council’ needs multi sectoral representation as the way forward
‘Himalayan States Council’ could answer some of the most glaring questions facing India’s hill states, […]
Tourism largest contributor to Maldivian economy; India an important source market
India will remain a close partner in cooperation on many facets of bilateral ties including […]
Simon Destinations make their Indian foray with an eye on shopping outbound
TourismFirst caught up with Kristen Eposito-Vice President of Tourism & Marketing Alliances, Simon Property Group, […]
Bilateral movement set to grow as Air Canada unveils Vancouver-Delhi nonstop
Air Canada has made abundantly clear that India remains a key market for the Canadian […]
Focus on creating memories, experiences for the modern day incentive traveller: Paul Miller
It was time to acquire a much wider gamut of offerings for service providers to […]
Innovators showcase offerings, advocate affordable and seamless interface
Joy Ghosh Regional Vice President – India & Sub-continent, TravelClick On emerging trends in the […]
Tourism needs crafts to survive and create a larger experience for visitors: Jaya Jaitly
Jaya Jaitly, Founder and Chairperson, Dastkari Haat Samiti was the keynote speaker at the ‘Uniquely […]
India not prepared to handle larger international inbound; develop requisite infra, argues Vikram Madhok
While the clamour has been around garnering a larger share of the international outbound, Vikram […]
Expect the Trump administration to be more active on the tourism front
The bonhomie between the tourism industries in India and the USA is most likely to […]
Indian luxury hotels will enjoy their niche positioning, but need to up their game: Vikram Madhok
With the Marriott and Starwood coming together, Indian hotel companies in the luxury space need […]
Strategic location, diverse culinary experiences driving Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s ascent in city’s tourism landscape
A heady mix of regional and global cuisines, a 24-hour spa, and design elements that […]
India a long-term commitment for British Airways; we understand regional nuances, says Moran Birger
British Airways has recently inducted 787-9 Dreamliner on its Delhi-London route, the first such induction […]
BITB brings back sharp focus on tourism, senior leadership that had moved away from trade events, and networking
BITB’s launch edition, powered by ITB Berlin, concluded on a high note with overall high […]
Nightlife and cuisines entice outbound to Israel; connectivity needs to be addressed
More Indians were beginning to take to Israel as awareness about its thriving nightlife and […]
SriLankan Airlines mulls connecting new cities, more frequencies on existing routes
SriLankan Airlines may opt to introduce flights to new points like Ahmedabad in north, apart […]
India is the only country that can sell emotion: Steve Borgia
Calling India a unique nation, only in the world, with products galore and the ability […]
Travel set to grow faster than India’s GDP; mobile-first interface fuelling upswing, says Tony D’Astalfo
Improved telecom and banking infrastructure, growing acceptance of the online medium for transactions and new […]
Innovation and technology to remain central to hotel operations as consumers go mobile
A roundtable focussed on the fast-changing consumer behaviour and the need for assimilation of technology […]
Europe and North American markets will remain the focus of international expansion for Air India: Pankaj Shrivastav
Taking its already laid strategy of augmenting its long and ultra long-haul routes, Air India […]
Lack of airport infrastructure biggest challenge to ‘Make in India’: Kapil Kaul
The biggest hurdle to the successful implementation of ‘Make in India’ was the lack of […]
MoT does away with Bollywood, ropes in PM Modi as the mascot for ‘Incredible India’ campaign
Doing away with the long-standing trend of appointing a Bollywood superstar to promote India in […]
Tourism, wellness and hospitality key sectors for Make in India: Atul Chaturvedi
A multi-pronged effort to make processes simpler, infrastructure more robust and approach more in tune […]
We will go through our learning curve and learn from our mistakes: Rajeev Menon
Having recently concluded the much anticipated acquisition of the Starwood group, the time now was […]
I am intrinsically ingrained in the culture and philosophy at The Oberoi: Kapil Chopra
Kapil Chopra opened up about his formative years, his decision to take up the President’s […]
We are fully confident of dealing with pending legacy issues: Ashwani Lohani
Ashwani Lohani was at his candid best when he responded to a number of questions […]
Tourism must succeed for ‘Make in India’ to succeed: Amitabh Kant
India’s recurrent pursuit for a sustained double-digit economic growth, to not only meet the needs […]
Inaugural edition of BITB 2016 concluded on a most enthusiastic note
The launch edition of BITB, powered by ITB Berlin, concluded on a most enthusiastic note, […]
India a key player in global tourism; BITB an opportunity to acquire new streams of business
Martin Buck, Director Travel & Logistics, Messe Berlin believes that with a booming travel industry, […]
New ad campaign will celebrate the uniqueness of Delhi’s experiences on offer: Kapil Mishra
Delhi tourism will be in the top gear in coming months, as it intends to […]
Online space set to grow with better awareness and education: Virendra Jain
With growing emphasis on digitalization, a mandate driven by the top echelons of the government, […]
Booking.com to continue strengthening its domestic markets: Vikas Bhola
At a time when scaling the inventory is in vogue, Booking.com would rather focus on […]
In the making, Dubai Parks and Resorts set to muscle up port city’s tourism offerings
To be thrown open for visitors from 31st October 2016, Dubai Parks and Resorts is […]
Rural development and tourism are two sides of the same coin, says S K Misra
Padma Bhushan S K Misra has been a towering figure of the tourism sector for […]
BRAND USA’s PPP model ideal for mutually leveraging resources, says CEO Thompson
Christopher L Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA was in the capital recently. In a […]
Room rates in the mid-segment will continue to remain under pressure: Vimal Singh
The health of the hospitality industry is dependent on a plethora of factors and not […]
Air India to introduce new connections to Spain and Bangkok in 2017: Lohani
Ashwani Lohani, CMD, Air India is walking a tightrope, striving to strike a fine balance […]
Delhi Tourism to launch big ticket programs at BITB this year
Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra briefed the media delegation that a number of initiatives mooted by […]
Imparting basic skills at the grassroots critical for industry to succeed: Mahesh Sharma
Speaking at the Amity International Tourism & Hospitality Conference, to an audience that included hundreds […]
GOI gives in-principle approval to multiple-entry and extension of e-visa, shares Zutshi
Secretary Vinod Zutshi, speaking at the 32 annual IATO conference held in Chennai, listed out […]
Vijay Mankotia moots ‘Himalayan States Council’ to expedite infra development
Instead of ad-hoc solutions to address imminent issues, there is a pressing need for a […]
Domestic air traffic up an impressive 20.8%; Vistara doubles market share in June this year
Riding high on the back of consistently low fuel prices and additional seasonal demand, with […]
Industry needs more focus on detailed research to make the most of growing footfalls
On our cover page, in this issue, we have featured June’s performances of the Indian […]
Taiwan intensifies MICE outreach with publicity of streamlined group visa policy
In an attempt to shore up MICE traffic from Indian shores, Taiwan intends to highlight […]
Rail ministry mulls tourist trains on revenue sharing model with state tourism boards
After having tasted considerable success with the launch of semi-luxury tourist trains, ministry is contemplating […]
Hotels need to be educated to use best mix of scale-based distribution solution
Given the complexities of operating in an increasingly dynamic market place – where new age […]
Korea undertaking phase-wise promotion to overcome lack of awareness: Byungsun Lee
Byungsun Lee, Director, Korea Tourism Organisation detailed how Korea was systematically unveiling its new offerings […]
Tour operators and agents must push to reposition Dubai as a luxury destination
Syed A Asim, Executive Director, Bonton Group of Companies bats for a concerted effort from […]
In a boost to leisure travel, outbound taking to weddings in Dubai: Kulwant Singh
Kulwant Singh, CEO and MD, Car Fare and Lama Groups LCC noted that higher incomes […]
NRAI Report estimates over 20k crore tax revenue from standalone market in 2016
As per the recently released report by NITI Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant, the chain and […]
Govt must look into rebates doled by OTAs in larger national interest: Subhash Goyal
Tamil Nadu’s growing stature as the gateway to Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia has helped […]
Yes Bank report highlights need for creating land banks to expedite infra push
Divulging some of the key recommendations of the report compiled by Yes Bank, Nikhil Shani, […]
MoT to chair taskforce on connectivity; to rope in railways, NH and aviation, says Zutshi
The government has constituted a taskforce to be chaired by Secretary (tourism), involving ministry of […]
Nurture startups to address bottlenecks in the tourism sector: Secretary, DIPP
Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary, DIPP, asked industry and investors to nurture India’s emerging start-up culture to […]
Infusing the art of story-telling could help connect products around heritage to masses
India’s diverse heritage, perhaps, does not receives the adulation by communities and travellers as it […]
MoT keen on further relaxing real-estate classification and CRZ guidelines, says Billa
Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, in a well-received address, asked industry to focus […]
Swadesh Darshan scheme gets a shot in the arm with over 2000 crores allocation for 25 projects
The Swadesh Darshan scheme, launched in January last year, has received a substantial allocation of […]
Tamil Nadu pips Goa to become most frequented state by foreign tourists
Going by the numbers released by the Ministry of Tourism, 2015 saw some major turn-around […]
Kerala tourism announces ‘God’s Own Country 2.0’, slew of new projects aimed at new markets unveiled
Kerala tourism department, in a media outreach event, announced a new media campaign centred around […]
In a first, Government to launch a dedicated airline to boost Northeast connect
In a concerted effort from the government and the North Eastern Council, a carrier operated […]
Luxury guests seek quality in personalized service and seamlessness in experience
What are your predictions for the top trends in 2016? In my opinion, I think […]
Hotels in future will cater mostly to a mix of business and leisure group of travellers
Defining luxury as the ability to have time to oneself, Kal Schukowski, GM, Kempinski Hotel- […]
India-US ink MoU on tourism; to celebrate 2017 as tourism cooperation year
PM Modi’s recent visit to the USA saw some major developments in tourism related issues […]
Technology has transformed the business of travel representation: Amit Kishore
The Indian economy is very strong and middle-class disposable incomes have been rising very fast. […]
Spain senses no competition in attracting cinema tourism from India, asserts Counsellor
Alluring tax rebates, picturesque locations and technical assistance are some USPs that are likely to […]
CAPA report predicts impact on growth of aviation in Europe with Britain out of the EU
The recently released CAPA aviation report forecasts a period of lull for the aviation industry […]
Focus on quality, key source markets to attract luxury travellers: Vikram Madhok
Vikram Madhok, Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent has been a witness and an important participant […]
Seychelles sets its sight on wedding segment after leisure takes to the Island nation
After registering an impressive 183 percent growth in Indian outbound in 2015, compared to the […]
Maharashtra gears up to host country’s first SAARC Tourism Summit in Aurangabad
Maharashtra’s tourism landscape is set to get a major booster dose in coming months. The […]
India-USA connectivity on top of our agenda, says Ashwani Lohani
Air India chief Ashwani Lohani shared Air-India’s vision of enhancing air-connectivity between the two countries. […]
Tourism could support 47 Million jobs by 2025 in India: Ambassador Verma
Buoyed by a noticeable rise in bilateral footfalls, Richard Verma, US Ambassador to India, believed […]
An historic opportunity with celebration of 2017 as Indo-US cooperation year: Isabel Hill
Isabel Hill spoke extensively on how USA was in midst of systematically addressing some of […]
India needs new promotion strategy; tourism critical for economy, says Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant was at his imperious best, as he gave a stirring keynote address on […]
Trinidad and Tobago will focus on cultural links with India to increase outbound
With a noticeable increase in numbers, thanks to sports and cinema tourism, Trinidad and Tobago […]
‘Indian Oscars’, IIFA puts Spain back into limelight for the Indian outbound
Spain’s ascent as the preferred Mediterranean getaway for the Indian outbound in recent years has […]
Yatra.com diversifies with cab marketplace; aims to become the one-stop travel solution
Indian online travel portal, Yatra.com has ventured into a new territory – cab marketplace. With […]
Mixed development central to AccorHotels expansion; best bet for ROI, says Gaurav Bhushan
Instead of creating a single massive luxury property, AccorHotels is smartly mixing its offerings to […]
OYO taps business travellers; launches “OYO for Business” app with self-serve features
Self-serve platforms have been in vogue in some parts of Europe and the US. It […]
After a momentary stir, ‘Brexit’ set to fuel Indian outbound as Pound heads south
The Great Britain’s shock exit from the European Union has left much in the realm […]
Growing demand for experiential holidaying working well for home-stay segment, trend likely to intensify
Growing interest in experiential holidaying is going beyond merely engaging in activities and more travelers […]
Spotlight on yoga as Second International Yoga Day celebrated globally
Yoga is in vogue. From classical forms to more contemporary fusion form, it is being […]
India’s Silicon Valley set for a 7300 crore makeover
Bengaluru, India’s answer to Silicon Valley, grapples with serious deficit of infrastructure. Worsening traffic and […]
In a push for reforms, new civil aviation policy bids adieu to archaic 5/20; FDI extended to 100%
Going high on reform agenda, this time on the civil aviation front, the cabinet has […]
T&T growing on niche outbound; keen on tapping historical linkages to promote tourism
Trinidad and Tobago has a strong historical connect to India, dating back to the days […]
New York’s official tourism website, NYCgo.com gets a makeover; smarter interface aids to ‘ease of travel’
New York has long been one of the most frequented tourist cities in the world. […]
TN needs a larger vision; ban on alcohol will impact revenue, say industry insiders
As CM Jayalalitha takes over the reins of TN one more time, hotel industry is […]
Stronger diplomatic engagements bodes well for travel and tourism into India
India, in the recent past, has been in news for all good reasons. Aimed at […]
Distinctive Asian hospitality sets us apart; MICE industry needs specialization, says GM, Shangri La’s Eros Hotel
Parmeet Singh Nayar, General Manager – Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi bets on authentic […]
New Civil Aviation policy bids adieu to the archaic 5/20 rule
Going high on reform agenda, this time on the civil aviation front, the cabinet has […]
Drought hit Bidar turns to tourism for jobs with ‘Swadesh Darshan’
Bidar district of Karnataka lies far away from the IT hub of Bengaluru, some 700 […]
Boost to Himachal tourism as Shimla-Parwanoo NH 4-laning kicks off
The Ministry of Road Transport and Shipping has given a go-ahead to long expected 4-laning […]
MPSTDC rolls out attractive offers, incentives to bolster tourism and infra
MPSTDC, in a recent presentation, has highlighted plethora of investment opportunities in the state. With […]
Sensible, Sustainable, Superlative: The Fern tourism product
An interview with Param Kannampilly, Chairman and MD of CONCEPT HOSPITALITY – who conduct, manage […]
Tarun Thakral rues lack of interface, basic hygeine for dismal show of museums
India’s culture and history are its strongest USPs, and yet our museums have failed to […]
‘Joy of life’, Mediterranean offerings makes Greece an ideal Indian outbound, says envoy
His Excellency Panos Kalogeropoulos, Ambassador of Greece believes that his nation’s offerings like ‘joy of […]
Ajay Singh reminisces troubled days, looks ahead as SpiceJet celebrates its 11 years
It was a night of festivity, music and live performances for SpiceJet management as the […]
CAPA report indicates growing PPP investment in airport infrastructure
PPP mode of investment is finding many takers once again, reads the latest CAPA report. […]
Industry upbeat with the extension of E-tv to cover medical and yoga tourists
The government has further eased e-visa norms to cover travellers seeking medical treatment or on […]
Ginger Hotels will continue expansion with 15-20 properties each year in key cities: Nikhil Sharma, COO
A breed of travelers who demand more options at very competitive pricing will continue to […]
Newly established, Oman Convention Bureau set to strengthen its MICE offerings
With the recently established convention bureau by the Ministry of Tourism, Oman is set to […]
Smaller cities to be serviced with ATR aircrafts; Air India to connect Washington, says Pankaj Srivastava
Pankaj Srivastav, Director (Commercial) and Member, Board of Directors, Air India spoke at length with […]
Kapil Mishra assures of stronger marketing and synergy in efforts
Speaking recently to a select group of stakeholders, detailing some key undertakings of the Delhi […]
Macy’s offerings in-sync with every city’s character makes it a key American product for outbound
In an exclusive interview, Keri Hanson, Marketing Director, Macy’s USA outlined how shopping was a […]
CM Kejriwal bats for a long-term vision for Delhi tourism, expects industry to lead with ideas and innovation
Arvind Kejriwal donned the listener’s hat, as a select group of industry stakeholders met with […]
Haveli Dharampura’s success will demonstrate the power of Old Delhi’s heritage and conservation, says Vijay Goel
Vijay Goel is a familiar name in Delhi circles. A two time Lok Sabha MP, […]
Green shoots in economy encouraging, but inadequate infra continues to haunt Bengaluru, says GM, CCEL
Bengaluru, long established nerve-centre for service based businesses in India, is grappling with the shortage […]
Air Asiana to operate five flights a week from Delhi; Korea better positioned as a premier destination, says Director, Korea Tourism Organization
Speaking with TF, Byugnsun Lee, Director, Korea Tourism Organization said that there has been a […]
Liquor ban in Bihar translates into Nepal’s gain as liquor tourism gains momentum
Bihar government’s recent directive of imposing a blanket ban on alcohol has turned the fortunes […]
BlaBlaCars hits a million seat shares; travel experience makes it a unique offering
Having registered over a million users on their platform, BlaBlacars has made quite a debut […]
Empowering hosts is key strategy to promote homestays, says Yogendra Vasupal
In the nascent sphere of alternative accommodation in the country, Chennai-headquartered Stayzilla has gradually evolved […]
Ixigo will get profitable this year, says Aloke Bajpai
India’s first home-grown travel meta-search Ixigo had started its journey way back in 2007 when […]
Product comparison the next innovation from meta platforms
According to Paul Whiteway, Sales & Commercial Director (APAC), Skyscanner, India with its growing internet […]
“Our Amadeus Next programme has taken off on a positive note”
Considering the growing might of Asia-Pacific in the travel tech innovation, global GDS major Amadeus […]
Startups a new reality; personalization future of travel, says Urrshila Kerkar
Urrshila Kerkar, Executive Director, Cox & Kings talked about the future of online travel noting […]
The Asian Mojo; the leading economies become the nerve centre of travel tech growth in the region
According to Doughlas Quinby, Vice President (Research), PhocusWright, Asia has become the fastest growing online […]
‘The China Story’ that never happened for India
France recently received over 66 million tourists making it one of the most visited destinations […]
Air Asiana boosts its frequency to five flights a week; adds more teeth to India-Korea connect
Lending more teeth to air-connectivity between India and South Korea, one of the two major […]
Zambia to revive its national carrier; Delhi-Lusaka may soon have direct connectivity again
Speaking to TF at the sidelines of Zambia road-show held recently at the Park Hotel […]
Hostels as an alternative accommodation option has great potential, says Hostelworld Group CEO
At a time, when the Indian landscape is witnessing a swift unlocking of ignored alternative […]
Travel can’t be non-core business of new online players, last minute booking needs more focus; says Deep Kalra
The concluding session of PhocusWright Conference featured MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra – arguably the most […]
Owners apprehensive of sell-off; clear signs of a cyclic upswing, says Mandeep Lamba
Given that the economy has shown signs of improvement, after years of lull, hospitality industry […]
Adopting automation and refining products are vital to succeed: Neelu Singh, Ezeego1.com
Neelu Singh, Director & CEO, Ezeego1.com was of the opinion that India was consolidating its […]
Goa way beyond just beach tourism; weddings, adventure new major tourist engagements: Nikhil Desai
Strong focus on diversification of source markets, and the success of e-visa is helping Goa […]
Inbound traffic not translating into revenue for agents; tweak policy, boost infra to tap Chinese outbound, says IATO President
Some may argue that, on the statistical front, inbound tourism into India has grown in […]
India-Mongolia bilateral connect: from spiritual neighbours to strategic partners
Ambassador of Mongolia Gonchig GANBOLD, Ambassador of Mongolia presented his credentials to the President of […]
In travel industry, disruption is the new normal
According to Ankur Bhatia, Director, Amadeus India, striking the right balance between technological changes and […]
Mandarin Oriental hotels show the way to celebrate an international cause: Global Wellness Day
As a leader in spa and wellness in the hospitality industry, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group […]
India buzzing with innovation; exciting time to be here, says Tony D’Astolfo, MD, PhocusWright
PhocusWright, a world leader in travel technology, did their first ever India conference last month. […]
Honeymooners lead leisure travel into Mauritius; will focus on Golf tourism, says Vivek Anand
What is the scale of Indian outbound to Mauritius?We closed 2015 with figures of 72,145 […]
Scoot to launch later this month, expects high load factor on Chennai-Singapore route
Scoot, a unique low-cost medium haul service airline, part of SIA group, makes its Indian […]
Zoom Air to kickstart its operations before August end; 16 destinations coverage plan
With the unprecedented buoyancy in Indian aviation business (growing at a 20 percent plus in […]
Growing Indian business, investments helping MICE movement: CEO, Zambia tourism agency
Growing business interest of some major Indian corporate conglomerates is pushing MICE numbers at an […]
Rationalization of taxes, connecting stakeholders, critical for MICE to succeed: Suman Billa
Speaking at a seminar, jointly organized by ASSOCHAM and ICPB on MICE tourism in India, […]
Inland Waterways Bill gets a green signal
This is a development which may have skipped the attention of many within the tourism […]
Domestic travel will muscle up OTAs; Yatra.com will boost alternate stay options, says Sharat Dhall
In a no-holds-barred exclusive interview, Sharat Dhall, President, Yatra.com opened up on several issues ranging […]
Aggregators will change model after scaling; Indian hotels need to be more consumer-centric
With over forty years of experience in operating different hotels in the USA, Anupam Narayan […]
India could emerge as a key market in the near future; old-school the trend in luxury, says Julie Wagner
Trends in the luxury segment point towards a definitive shift towards old-school ways of hospitality […]
Connection, convenience and context pillars of digital strategy: Facebook travel head
Prima facie, associating travel business and products with world’s most popular and powerful social site […]
APAC is the next big frontier for Airbnb, says Varsha Rao
“ If Airbnb will have its way, it will turn every house on the planet […]
Driven by their appetite for innovation, stand-alone restaurants will lead F&B segment
Technology and convenience will drive the F&B segment in the times ahead. Given that stand-alone […]
Emerging trends in hospitality space: what every hotelier needs to keep track of
Jean-Michel Casse, Senior Vice President – Operations, AccorHotels India region shares some of the trends […]
Growing maturity among Indian travellers augurs well for tourism & hospitality
Hospitality and tourism must necessarily be viewed as part of a larger economic and social […]
Conrad Hotels debuts in India with a property in Pune; attracting MICE and leisure travellers
Conrad Hotels and Resorts have launched their first property in Pune. Strategically located in the […]
Jet’s arrival in Amsterdam emboldens Holland Tourism to plan promotional rejig in India
Within Asia, India is the fastest growing tourists source market for Holland in percentage terms. […]
