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Travel agents are conserving cash; uniform policies critical to boosting demand, says Ankush Nijhawan
Much has been written and discussed on the B2C segment and the challenges therein. However, […]
Naveen Kundu confident of domestic appetite; first priority is to open up the travel sector, prefers industry to lead the recovery
Amid the doom and gloom comes heartening news for the industry. EbixCash Travels has inked […]
Gujarat’s tourism to go ‘vocal for local;’ promises to extend all support to stakeholders
The time is ripe to look inward and focus on the state’s lesser-explored tourism products, […]
Amish Tripathi on ancient Indian heritage and culture, at the INTACH webinar
We are all familiar with the sweeping scale of Indian heritage and culture, and its […]
A vision, ease of business and piecing together products critical for driving Delhi’s tourism: CII
The need for a resilience framework to ensure a stronger comeback for travel, tourism and […]
Consolidation inevitable; the aviation industry must assess strategic pivots to new business model
The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing disruption has wrecked sectors across the spectrum. The aviation […]
States must assuage concerns about safety and hygiene, says Souvagya Mohapatra
Souvagya Mohapatra, Executive Director of Mayfair Group of Hotels, Chairman of FICCI Eastern Region Tourism […]
Mata Vaishnodevi Yatra: measured steps needed to build confidence
Envisaging SOPs and establishing well-laid-out mechanisms to ensure a seamless experience, safety and well-being of […]
CII Webinar underlines Odisha’s challenges; a multi-pronged approach critical
Perfunctory measures won’t cut now, believe stakeholders, regional and national. In the recently conducted webinar […]
Uptick in hospitality business will also depend upon demand, says Radisson CEO Zubin Saxena
To say that these are testing times for the hospitality industry, may sound a trifle […]
Open to IPO, expect a better valuation in the next two years: Pride Hotels CEO Satyen Jain
Satyen Jain, CEO, Pride Hotels, believed that ‘wait and watch’ was a prudent strategy in […]
The Savoy stands out for true recreation of colonial legacy, a testimony to passion in hoteliering
What makes The Savoy distinct is perhaps its fascinating story but equally its painstaking restoration. […]
Industry leaders must speak their mind; Parivartan requires leadership, says Puneet Chhatwal
Mr Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, was at his informative and assertive best at the […]
Experiential, immersive tourism is here to stay; it’s advantage standalone hotels, believe insiders
Immersive and experiential tourism have acquired serious business propositions and can no longer be viewed […]
A politically empowered minister, stronger private sector outreach, will piece the tourism puzzle
‘Joining the Dots’ in industry and government for holistic and all-embracing development of the tourism […]
India must boost infra; foresee a dramatic rise in traffic into Vietnam, says Vietnamese ambassador
Slated only to grow, influential Indian companies, private and public, were driving sizable investments into […]
Tourism set to gain as airlines make a comeback to Aurangabad; industry eyes more rail connect
As Air India and SpiceJet make a comeback to Aurangabad, linking Udaipur to the city, […]
Indian MICE outbound to Singapore intact; Vistara and IndiGo salvage the Jet Airways setback
The setback of Jet Airways pulling out flights was only temporary as Vistara and IndiGo […]
India the big opportunity for Israel; e-visa could be a game-changer, says Sammy Yahia
Sammy Yahia, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism – India & Philippines, was in the capital […]
Lakshyaraj Singh donates 20000 kgs of educational supplies; gets his second Guinness World Record
Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar has registered his name in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Record […]
For Accor in India, densification is our development priority, says Jean-Michel Cassé
While aggressively promoting budget and mid-market segments, Jean-Michel Cassé, Chief Operating Officer (COO) – India […]
GST rate cut, infra tag and long-term policies top industry’s wish list from Modi government 2.0
The industry has a long list of expectations from the new government, as it hits […]
Aviation crisis will impact tourism; Sri Lanka issue may turn travellers to India, says E M Najeeb
Concern looms over the fate of the vacation season as the Indian aviation sector continues […]
Leveraging scale to drive profits across portfolio; new offerings on the cards, says Zubin Saxena
It has been over a month since he has been in the saddle and Zubin […]
Visible interest in trade; more nonstops needed from Indian gateways, says Destination DC President
More direct air-connectivity between Washington DC and key Indian gateways was going to significantly enhance […]
Now a politician, Farooq Shah promises to continue his focus on matters of tourism in J&K
Tourism was one of the casualties as Pulwama-attack and its aftermath brought India and Pakistan […]
Global tourists, NRIs take to election tourism as India heads for polls, says Gujarat’s leading operator
‘Election tourism’ was a growing niche segment as Indian elections had now gained global significance, […]
At BITB India Tourism Summit, industry and government outline a game-changing agenda
The big takeaway from BITB India Tourism Summit was that the industry needed to take […]
Current rates, land cost discouraging supply; opportunity for ARRs to go up, says Ajay Bakaya
Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels, shared his views on a range of issues in […]
Mauritius exploring new alliances to overcome the connectivity bottleneck, says Vivek Anand
Air Mauritius is facing tough times. As it navigates through turbulent skies, its scaling down […]
Tech-savvy Indians taking to unexplored destinations, says Spanish Tourism Counsellor
The Canary Islands and Basque Country are some of the new destinations on the radar […]
Naveen Kundu shows the way; donates INR 10 lakhs to a slain soldier’s family
Naveen Kundu, CEO and Managing Director, Mercury Travels, recently donated a sum of INR ten […]
In a first, Qatar to roll out visa centers in 7 metros; focus on outbound workers
In a first for the Arab nation of Qatar, it has opened a has opened […]
Domestic segment driving business, growth of new destinations: Ramesh Daryanani
Marriott was ramping up investments in technology to provide a seamless experience to consumers, engaging […]
Industry and government converge for the Big Picture at BITB India Tourism Summit
The 3rd edition of India Tourism Summit was a resounding success on several counts. The […]
Top industry, government stakeholders to come together for the 3rd edition of BITB India Tourism Summit
The 3rd edition of BITB India Tourism Summit will be a grander affair, bringing together […]
New Indian products must reflect country’s rich heritage: Fred Dixon, CEO, NYC & Co.
Fred Dixon, President and CEO, NYC & Company., was recently in the capital to promote […]
Kerala tourism surmounts floods, Nipah and hartals, to rake up record revenue in 2018
Powered by more tourists and higher spends from traditional source markets, Kerala’s unprecedented revenue from […]
UP’s focus on developing infra in the eastern region could positively impact religious, spiritual tourism
It is true that religious and spiritual centres in the eastern UP region are major […]
Madhya Pradesh’s two-pronged strategy: new segments and an invigorated industry outreach
The central state of India has been a major driver of tourism in the country, […]
How a grander Surajkund International Crafts Mela is patronising artisans, attracting footfalls
There is no doubt that the Surajkund International Crafts Fair has assumed a critical role […]
Rural tourism answer to India’s quest for growth, employment in the hinterland, suggest segment biggies
The inaugural edition of Rural Tourism Day brought together champions of the segment, who suggested […]
Destination Araku pitches for a premium experiential status
The second edition of the recently concluded International Hot-Air Balloon Festival at Araku Valley (130 […]
Focus on sustainable heritage; experiential driving business, says CEO, Neemrana Hotels
Experiential, responsible, and ethical tourism is in. It is a growing segment and is increasingly […]
Traffic up for Amaya Resorts, The Kingsbury Colombo; awareness a challenge, says Amanda Weeraratne
The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo & Amaya resorts and spas recently conducted a well-attended 4-city roadshow […]
MMT in the dock as hotels in Odisha ban the OTA from making reservations
MMT-ibibo’s alleged arm-twisting of individual hotel owners and operators to sell their inventory at lowly […]
OYO’s India strategy to be growth centric; China the next big frontier
Media reports suggest that Ritesh Agarwal-headed OYO would invest USD 200 million in the Indian […]
Tourism gains more prominence in NITI Aayog’s vision for ‘New India@75’
NITI Aayog has come up with a comprehensive document, more a vision statement for India […]
Destination NSW leveraging tech in its target to triple Indian outbound by 2030, says CEO Sandra Chipchase
Technology has come to the aid of Destination NSW in reaching out to a diverse […]
Niches, thematic experiences emerging favorites for the new-age traveller, says Karan Anand
Cox & Kings has rolled out a culinary-based offering named ‘Tour to Feast’. It seeks […]
CII Report reaffirms the need for diversifying beyond the long-haul for inbound
CII has recently unveiled a report which suggests a slew of measures to mainstream tourism, […]
Tourism assumes a greater significance in India’s ‘Act East Policy’
That tourism would act as a crucial plank in India’s ‘Act East Policy’ is a […]
Hotels, travel agents lobby against OTAs for unethical practices
That the fault lines were all too visible, with OTAs rolling out the red carpet […]
HRAO caps OTA commission to 15%, decides against PLB modality
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO, headed by its Chairman J K Mohanty, […]
Booking.com will continue its India-centric approach, build locally, says Ritu Mehrotra
Ritu Mehrotra, Country Manager – India, Sri Lanka & Maldives, shares her views on Booking.com’s commitment […]
The ‘Experiential’ Factor: How hotels are responding to the new-age traveller
Times have changed and so have the consumers. The industry defines them by different names […]
Growth in cruise numbers a prelude to the rise of cruise tourism in India: Ratna Chadha
There have some positive developments in the cruise segment. A new association has been formed. […]
Israel not a pilgrimage destination anymore; numbers reflecting the trend, says Hassan Madah
Hassan Madah, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism – India & Philippines has reasons to reflect […]
Backed by relationships, F&B and experiences, THE Park New Delhi is poised favourably, says Rohit Arora
It does not get better, location-wise. THE Park New Delhi sits on a prime central […]
Cinema tourism driving local economies across the USA; states mindful of the windfall, says Lohita Sujith
There was an intense rivalry among states in the USA to attract cinema tourism into […]
Nepal’s multi-pronged outreach has helped drive numbers: Deepak Joshi
Tourism in Nepal is seeing better days than it has in the past few years. […]
Hyderabad’s MICE promise far from being realised: Veer Vijay Singh
Despite a sense of overall stability, a steady growth in infra and a booming aviation […]
New experiences, destinations driving the Indian outbound, says Neelu Singh
The Indian outbound was flying to exotic destinations with South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam, among […]
Taj Mahal a global draw, but air-connectivity Agra’s major concern, says Paritosh Ladhani
Despite all the bad press that the Taj Mahal has garnered in the past few […]
Hold the visa fee hike until Incredible India 2.0 stabilises in key markets: Sunder Advani
The hike in visa fee was a dampener for tourists heading to the Indian shores […]
Collective efforts bringing Kerala’s tourism back on track: EM Najeeb
Concerted efforts by tourism stakeholders in the state, backed by the state and central government, […]
India integral to Dubai’s Tourism Vision for 2020, DTCM insight suggests
Dubai’s three-pronged approach to reach the 20 million international visitor mark by 2020 is based […]
Rope in MoEA, commerce ministry to boost global outreach: Sarab Jit Singh
In a meeting with key commerce ministry officials, Sarab Jit Singh, Managing Director, Travelite has […]
Tier-2&3 markets core growth area; focus on delivering a functional hotel, says Ajay Bakaya
These are interesting times for Sarovar Hotels. Its domestic and international expansion continues at a […]
PRS Oberoi conferred with the ‘Legend of the Industry’ award by PUSA alumni at PACE 2018
Leading PUSA alumni came together under one roof to celebrate their association and to network […]
Lowly leisure inbound a major concern for the tourism industry: PRS Oberoi
In a rare public appearance, Padma Vibhushan PRS Oberoi, Chairman, EIH spoke with Kapil Chopra […]
Air connect between Turkey and India set to grow, says Turkish envoy
The Turkish Ambassador exuded confidence in the scope of bilateral ties between India and Turkey, […]
How ‘The Golden Arch’ and adventure are driving Madhya Pradesh’s tourism
Madhya Pradesh is gearing towards becoming a major hub for adventure activities. The effort has […]
The Indian outbound could turn Turkey into a year-round destination, says Deniz Ersoz
India could play a key role in transforming Turkey into a 365 days destination, as […]
Beyond beaches, Mauritius taps the outbound with adventure, experiences
In a clear indication that the Indian outbound had taken to a host of adventure […]
Decoding the Taj conundrum
The Taj Mahal has been in news for all the wrong reasons. The Supreme Court […]
Odisha must tap millennials, market ingeniously: J K Mohanty
J K Mohanty, President, HRAO and CMD, Swosti Group had some unique ideas up his […]
Hong Kong 2.0 offers nature, sampling offerings like a local to the outbound
Indian outbound to Hong Kong has been steady through the years, only to suffer a […]
Infra, an enabling environment core concerns at Odisha Tourism Conclave
A mix of new and somewhat long-persisting concerns came to fore in several panel discussions […]
Long-term outlook positive but profitless growth a concern for carriers
The aviation industry was going through a tumultuous time and was expected to remain so, […]
Indian tourists double up to ASEAN
The Indian outbound has taken a liking to ASEAN nations. Direct and substantial air-connectivity, and […]
Technology is an enabler, cannot replace the experience quotient: Ashwani Lohani
Despite an impressive advance in technology, and its growing pervasiveness in the tourism industry, “the […]
Luxury leisure travel driving business in Central Delhi, says Vijay Wanchoo
Despite the ascent of Aerocity as a hub for business travellers, given its impressive infrastructure […]
The Indian industry must focus on the art of storytelling in its outreach, says PATA CEO Hardy
PATA CEO Mario Hardy suggested that the demand for authentic and unique experiences was on […]
SriLankan Airlines connects South Asia like none other, says Chinthaka Weerasinghe
Regional connectivity, especially within SAARC nations, remains important for seamless movement of people, for business […]
Domestic traffic driving tourism in Leh, steep airfares dent MICE footfalls
Leisure and adventure tourism in Leh is going strong and remains unaffected by the situation […]
Cinema tourism, leisure outbound registering steady growth, says Christine Mukharji
Austria was steadily gaining ground as an attractive cinema shooting destination. Not only Bollywood but […]
MoCA eyeing air-connectivity to iconic tourist sites; chopper connect for the NORTHEAST
Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation suggested that the ministry was exploring all […]
WTTC report paints a bright picture, but government must prioritise tourism
WTTC report has revealed some positive trends, indicating that tourism is increasingly contributing to the […]
ATTA’s Asia debut slated to be in Bhopal as AdventureNext comes to India
ATTA’s first stop in Asia will be in Madhya Pradesh, as the global adventure body […]
It’s raining hotel auctions in Delhi!
The capital’s hospitality market is abuzz with ongoing auctions this year. Several properties under New […]
Hospitality with a commitment and passion for sustainability, find a rare expression at karma Lakelands
He goes by the name of TreeMan on Twitter and true to his online avatar […]
Madame Tussauds a complete family experience, needs govt.’s support in outreach, says Director Anshul Jain
Anshul Jain, GM and Director, Merlin Entertainment shared that locals, from the entire NCR region, […]
Kerala: No Nipah fallout, focus on domestic, says Director Tourism
Despite the Nipah virus scare, tourism remains intact in Kerala. The medical emergency has been […]
AccorHotels builds on direct channels and mobile outreach, shares Arif Patel
Arif Patel, VP Sales, Marketing and Distribution, loyalty AccorHotels – India suggests that the hotel […]
To reinvigorate tourism in J&K, focus on positive publicity, suggest local stakeholders
Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is in turmoil again. The accidental death of a tourist […]
DMIC project and IICC Dwarka will have a multiplier effect on economy and tourism, says Alkesh Sharma
A mammoth and unprecedented undertaking, DMIC project will have a multiplier effect on driving employment, […]
Strong MICE traffic, strengthening air-connect favourably positioning Indore
Indore hospitality market is witnessing steady demand from corporate travellers, mostly domestic, thanks to its […]
Pragati Maidan 2.0 was an idea whose time had come: L C Goyal, CMD, ITPO
The revamp of Pragati Maidan in its 2.0 avatar has been on the cards for […]
With Kyiv as the hub to outbound, UIA connects Delhi with non-stops
UIA is flying non-stops between Delhi and Kyiv five times a week, with an eye […]
Innovation and ‘out of the box’ thinking is critical to success in tourism’s outreach, says V K Duggal
V K Duggal, Former Governor, Manipur took a walk down the memory lane to share […]
India must diversify tourism products and source markets to tap larger inbound: Harsh Verma
Harsh Verma, Technical Advisor, UNWTO recently shared some profound insights on taking the tourism sector […]
Hotels getting a raw deal under new GST regime: Sunder Advani, WTTCII Chairman
Sunder Advani, Chairman, WTTCII has recently made a strong pitch for scaling down GST rates, […]
Starwood deal makes complete sense for Marriott, says Arne Sorenson, President
Reflecting on the mega deal of acquiring Starwood, Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott Inc. […]
Sentiments fairly positive on growth prospects at HICSA 2018: Manav Thadani
HICSA 2108 concluded recently. Held under the Hotelivate banner for the first time, this edition […]
South Africa pushes for taking Indians beyond key tourist hubs, says Alpa Jani
One of the ongoing key focus areas for South Africa tourism is to create adequate […]
Indians now seek unique experiences, says Ignacio Gutierrez, Spanish Director Tourism
Ignacio Ducasse Gutierrez, Director, Tourism Office of Spain in India, stresses that the Indian traveller is getting […]
Vistara’s expansion priority for SIA; open to adding new destinations, says David Lim
David Lim, General Manager India – Singapore Airlines suggested that outbound to Singapore was robust […]
MMT partnering Flipkart and OYO are value propositions for customers: Ritwik Khare
These are interesting times for MMT. In a first in the Indian digital ecosystem space, […]
Ayurveda needs legal recognition as a medical science to go truly global, says ED, Kairali Ayurvedic Group
Yoga and Ayurveda, two unique gifts to humanity from India, are slowly being celebrated in […]
Indian Outbound to the USA still robust; Scandinavia, Eastern Europe new favourites, says Neelu Singh
With the summer vacations not too far away, it is a good time to take […]
Govt. yet to recognise tourism as a vital stakeholder in national growth, says S P Jain
Government’s stance on GST rates involving 4 and 5-star hotels needs a serious reconsideration, said […]
Industry leaders, policy makers converge to push country’s tourism agenda at India Travel Congress
India Travel Congress, organised by BITB, was held on 23rd and 24th of February 2018 at Pullman […]
“Delhi as a World-Class Global Tourist City”: Insiders bat for institutional framework, concerted effort by stakeholders
The session titled “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City” saw serious deliberations on positioning […]
Air connectivity critical to creating demand for newer destinations; low fares creating buzz, says Suresh Nair
Speaking at India Travel Congress on session titled “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City”, […]
Create institutional accountability to ensure viable business environment for investors: JB Singh
Speaking at India Travel Congress on session titled “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City”, […]
PPP model a good way of conserving heritage; confront bad publicity on war footing, says SK Misra
In his keynote on “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City”, speaking at the India […]
Carlson Rezidor group bullish on the mid-segment, says Raj Rana
Carlson Rezidor group’s resolute foray in tier-2 and tier-3 cities will continue with the same […]
Do not want to spread myself too thin in expanding the portfolio of Trance Hotels: Veer Vijay Singh
We spoke to Veer Vijay Singh, CEO and MD of Trance Hotels, on the sidelines […]
Air India eyeing operational efficiency, new markets in the Americas, shares Pankaj Srivastav
Air India is expected to continue its focus on strengthening its network to the Americas […]
Destinations pitch for a pie of the Indian cinema outbound at “Learning Curve: Masterclass”
The Indian cinema industry has come off age and growing number of international shoots has […]
GoI focusses on the heritage segment in choosing ten ‘Iconic Tourism sites’
Take a step further from announcing its intention of developing ten tourism centres in India […]
Unique experience, best locales and personalised service sets us apart: Javier Cedillo-Espin
Javier Cedillo-Espin, Chief Executive Officer – onefinestay exudes confidence on the success of company’s ‘unique […]
General budget 2018 ushers unprecedented infra push, bodes well for tourism
The last budget before the general elections in 2019 is out. Among its several components, […]
Convincing GOI on lower GST rates, infra status to the industry my top priorities: Sunder Advani
Sunder. G. Advani has been appointed the President of WTTCII (World Travel and Tourism Council, […]
Inbound crosses 10 million mark; GOI plans to double influx in 3 years
Encouraged by an impressive rise in international inbound numbers, the tourism ministry is eyeing an […]
A Raffles in Udaipur under construction as we speak, but won’t confirm, says Casse
Jean-Michel Casse, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels suggested that India’s luxury segment market was replete with […]
More engagements for guests, air-connect needed to muscle up Agra’s wedding inbound
The wedding segment remains an important peg of the larger tourism bouquet. A handful of […]
Experts bat for stronger infra, awareness on grassroots to muscle up Buddhist tourism
International Chamber for Service Industry organised ‘Living Buddhist Leadership’ deliberations recently in the capital. The […]
At Global Hospitality Conclave 2018, industry bullish on the ‘India story’
Global Hospitality Conclave 2018 concluded recently in Gurugram. In several engrossing sessions and keynotes, top […]
Relinquish traditional wisdom to tap opportunities in a ‘new India’: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of PayTm, is the poster boy for India’s recent success story […]
Hotel groups must aid in preserving India’s heritage: Aman Nath
Speaking at the recently concluded Global Hospitality Conclave 2018, Aman Nath, co-founder and co-chairman of […]
Conscious of the Taj legacy; collaborate, don’t compete, asserts Puneet Chhatwal
Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of Indian Hotels Company shared his views on opportunities in […]
Startups must be willing to take risk, avoid focussing on financial dynamics: Pramod Bhasin
Pramod Bhasin, Chairman, Clix Capital, and previously CEO of GE Capital, Asia and India market […]
Resurrecting SpiceJet was my toughest challenge, says Ajay Singh
Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet has adorned many hats during his long carrier, including heading DTC […]
Trance Hotels and Resorts is my second innings as a hotelier: Veer Vijay Singh
Veer Vijay Singh is an old hand in the hospitality industry and has over four […]
Italy tapping cinema associations for outreach: Salvatore Ianniello
Salvatore Ianniello, India Representative of Italian national tourism promotion board, explained that concerted outreach was […]
Tourism industry must look beyond incentives: Aashish Singh
Aashish Singh, VP, Yash Raj Films urged destinations to look beyond providing incentives and rebates […]
Cinema and tourism industry stakeholders converge at Cinemascapes 2017, examine business trends
Cinemascapes 2017 provided a platform for examining churnings in the cinema industry and its manifestations […]
Cinema and tourism must to boost ties: Ambassador Gonchig Ganbold
Mongolia and India shared much in common and bilateral ties were only getting deeper with […]
Singapore must be integral to the storyline, says G B Srithar
G B Srithar noted that while Singapore had been a part of the branded content […]
Brand positioning a challenge for South Africa: Hanneli Slabber
Hanneli Slabber believed that despite a number of movies being shot in South Africa, production […]
Manav Thadani quits HVS, launches Hotelivate eyeing the Asian market
In a major development in the hospitality industry, HVS, a global hospitality firm, and its […]
Swiss tourists attacked: The idea of Atithi Devo Bhawah needs to be highlighted and imbibed
The Incident: A swiss couple on vacation in India was allegedly harassed and beaten up […]
Delhi hospitality market is back in business, will continue to absorb supply: Rohit Arora
Having registered growth in average rates and occupancy numbers, after several years of sluggish performance, […]
Smaller cities, new experiences in vogue with Indian travellers:Hanneli Slabber
Given the voracious appetite of Indian travellers for numerous activities and new experiences, SA tourism […]
In Kerala, global travellers looking for experiences; GST rates hurting tourism, says MD, Muthoot
Now, with the holiday season around the corner, and demonetization a distant memory, it is […]
Spain keen on more cinema projects like ZNMD to boost outreach, says Director Ignacio Gutierrez
Spain has been a major beneficiary of cinema based outreach. Post ZNMD, the Mediterranean country […]
Modi and Abe kick off India’s most awaited infra project: The Bullet Train
A long-awaited and often touted as India’s most audacious infrastructure project – The Bullet Train […]
InterGlobe Hotels to further tap tier-1 cities; F&B segment critical, says VP Shwetank Singh
Shwetank Singh, Vice President – Development & Asset Management- InterGlobe Hotels (IGH) is bullish on […]
Crafting experiences with product differentiation necessary for driving Brand ‘India’: Amitabh Misra
Innovation driven startups in the travel sector are poised to play a crucial role in […]
Exhibition space has evolved with stronger stakeholder participation: Nikhil Desai
We interacted with Nikhil Desai, MD, GTDC to understand what drives states towards exhibitions. Beside […]
Creating awareness about New Zealand’s diverse tourism products a major challenge in India: Steven Dixon
Steven Dixon, Regional Manager, South and South-East Asia, Tourism New Zealand is bullish on the […]
India must become a year-round destination to attract investment: Rashmi Verma
Perhaps in her first media address after joining the Ministry of Tourism as Secretary, Rashmi […]
The equilibrium between demand and supply being restored in the market: Raj Rana
Raj Rana, CEO – South Asia, Carlson Rezidor Group calls the recently implemented GST a […]
Norwegian Cruise Line bullish on India, plans to expand fleet, says Steve Odell
Steve Odell, SVP & Managing Director Asia Pacific at Norwegian Cruise Line, speaking to TourismFirst […]
India second biggest source market for Titlis Engelberg, says Rayo Choksi
Titlis Engelberg remains a top draw for the Indian outbound, now the second biggest market […]
Deploying 787s on Mumbai-Tokyo route has fuelled outbound from Mumbai, shares Country Manager, ANA
Since the induction of the latest Boeing Dreamliner 787 on Mumbai-Narita route last year, there […]
Action in tourism lies in the states, private sector participation, says Hari Ranjan Rao
Addressing a packed house of senior industry representatives and government officials at the FICCI Investors […]