Owing to the end of supply pressures and robust demand, primarily from the leisure domestic […]
Month: March 2016
Indian Hospitality: In the midst of a tectonic technological shift
Hospitality is clearly the next big frontier for players in the online booking space with […]
Booking.com set to grow its Indian inventory; domestic bookings in the driving seat
Priceline Group CEO Darren Huston had recently commented: “India seems to have unending potential for […]
Delhi and Mumbai may soon have direct flights to Male: Maldivian envoy
Maldives and India have been close partners for many years. The diplomatic ties between the […]
Branded budget hotel chains driving online bookings, says Google travel trends report
Buoyed by the growth in online bookings, existing and new hotels are going to add […]
Turkey keen to form joint working group to promote tourism
Turkey, a tourism powerhouse in the world, has proposed to the Indian Ministry of Tourism […]
AAP government’s second budget paves way for pushing ‘Brand Delhi’
About a month back, Delhi tourism minister Kapil Mishra had promised that the AAP government’s second […]
Phillip Island showcases the power of conservation in creating a unique product
Not many places in the world can boast of activities where tourists can hand-feed Koala […]
Ethiopian Airline doubles frequency from Delhi; strengthens fastest connect to S. America and African continent
In a clear sign of growing bilateral connect between India and Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airline has […]
Stakeholders moot comprehensive roadmap for sustainable wildlife tourism
As TOFT brought together top resort and hotel owners who have strived to inculcate best […]
Jet moves its European hub to Schiphol; promises convenient connectivity to over 40 global destinations
In a significant strategic move, India’s premier airline Jet Airways has announced shifting its European […]
RDG, Rs.2500 fare likely to stay in new policy; regional connectivity to be the main thrust
At a recently held summit in Delhi, the top government functionaries subtly indicated the possible […]
India’s market big enough to accommodate OTAs and industry’s growth
Given that a miniscule percentage of the total bookings are happening online – which ranges […]
Alliance Air to speed up regional connectivity; Washington next overseas, after Vienna
For the national carrier Air India, the forthcoming summer season would be the period to […]
Ibis will continue its strong supply growth with a mix of debt and equity: J B Singh
With over 700 rooms in the pipeline, in the next few months, IBIS will somewhat […]
The 5/20 saga continues: warring sides take pot shots, await the final word
Possibly, this is the one loose end that is holding back the announcement of the […]
IndiGo receives its first A320 neo aircraft; 22 percent increase in fleet projected in 2016-17
In December last year, Airbus had informed its global customers that that there would be […]
Video content is the new growth tool for HolidayIQ; to bring in Asian destinations
Bengaluru-based HolidayIQ, India’s largest online travel community platform, is moving to the next stage of […]
Italy bets on its areas of expertise to boost bilateral trade and tourism
Bilateral trade has long been the most reliable barometer of engagement between nations. Going by […]
Wyndham looks at minimum 60 flags in India by 2018 end
After making a relatively slow start in India in 2000, the mid-segment global hospitality major […]
India continues to be Bhutan’s top source market; Buddhist tourism continues to power footfalls
Bhutan’s uniqueness not only lies in its plethora of sites and temples that make it […]
Oman’s niche offerings, robust marketing could create a pull for the outbound
Given that Oman’s reputation as a wedding destination has risen in the last few years, […]
JetSetGo to raise $4.5 million in the first quarter from HNIs
India’s only marketplace platform to book private air charters is likely to raise fresh funds […]
Rs.20,000 cr commitment for Maharastra tourism at ‘Make in India’ summit
The investment MoUs signed by Maharastra Tourism at the recently held “Make in India” summit […]
2016-17 will witness transformation of Delhi tourism: Kapil Mishra
According to Delhi Tourism Minister, the forthcoming state budget will mark the beginning of a […]
‘Distress’ an over used word in hospitality, notes Ajay Bakaya
Ajay Bakaya contends that hoteliers wanting to sell off their properties must be realistic in […]
India invests in Maldives hotels; Minister Moosa Zameer assures more flights
Maldives has a similar culture and cuisine which binds both the nations, feels Maldives Tourism […]
Lavasa demonstrates the power of new cities, says CEO Rajiv Duggal
Lavasa’s ascent as a tourist destination underlines the power of creating new infrastructure and is […]
Budget emphasizes thrust on regional connectivity
Prima facie, the budget 2016-17 of the NDA government presents a mixed picture when it […]
70% allocation hike for tourism infrastructure development
Even as Arun Jaitely’s third budget does not seem to have gone down well with […]
“Inbound tourism should be a key concern of aviation policy”
The Director General of Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (a formidable trade body representing 16 […]
High-altitude lakes may emerge as the next big draw for J&K tourism
J&K’s tourism product has been growing steadily for some time now. It is centered around […]
Augment port infra to compete, says Monarch Cruise CEO
As Monarch Cruise unveiled a never before concoction of Bollywood and cricket to luxury cruising […]
Hong Kong’s Harbour City mall exhibits the power of shopping in boosting footfalls
Shopping is a major tourist draw and destinations can leverage it to boost their tourism […]
The Pride Hotels may explore IPO route in 2-3 years, reveals S P Jain
The Pride Hotels will keep expanding but without over-burdening themselves with debt, says the MD. […]
Indian outbound travel remains robust, amidst currency fluctuations
Given the fluctuation in the rupee, vis-à-vis the dollar and other currencies, some interesting outbound […]
