Riding high on the back of consistently low fuel prices and additional seasonal demand, with […]
Month: August 2016
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 […]