We will focus on IT, pharma, F&B and equestrian sector to boost bilateral connect: Irish envoy
Sister Nivedita, Annie Besant, James Cousins and W B Yeats are some of the important historical figures who have shaped India’s history in one way or the other. But, what has been the travesty of Irish-India ...
Nevada keen on enhanced student exchange and ‘sister cities’, says Lt. Governor
Nevada needs no introduction. With the iconic Las Vegas by its side, its tourism pull remains as strong as ever. However, the state is, now,focussing on amplifying its other products and destinations, that are equally riveting ...
Enhanced economic exchange key to stronger tourism connect, notes Mongolian Ambassador
As Mongolia and India celebrate sixty years of diplomatic ties, it is time to re-look at areas of priorities to boost common tourism connect, feels Mongolian envoy to India Gonchig GANBOLD. In an exclusive interview to TF, ...
Indonesia to target tier-2 and 3 cities; direct flights may commence after Garuda Airline’s fleet expansion
Indonesia is aiming to widen its presence in India by focusing on secondary and tertiary cities. Its focus on wide array of activities - a heady mix for leisure and business travellers - could help it increase the ...
India SA’s biggest market in Asia; will continue to invest more here than in China, says Hanneli Slabber
Hoping to regain the lost steam because of the visa mismanagement issue, Hanneli Slabber, Country Head, South Africa Tourism is betting big on the Indian outbound. She divulged that India remained a key market for creating ...
More connectivity will boost numbers; explore cinema and theatre, suggests Korean envoy
In an exclusive with TF, Korean envoy Cho Hyun shared that with a palpable sense of urgency in the government for executing big-ticket projects, Korea saw a great opportunity to engage in areas of its expertise ...
India second biggest Asian market for Sweden Massive investment in tourism to boost online outreach
As Sweden embarks on an ambitious undertaking, infusing over 70 million SEK in the tourism sector, aimed at promoting its experiences on offer, we caught up with Lotta Thiringer – Regional Director, Growth & Development, Markets ...
Rwanda projects ‘new destination appeal’; Rwandair coming to Mumbai from September ’16
Rwanda is one of the most successful nations in Africa which has steadily been attracting investments and tourists. As relations between the African Union and India deepen, it plans to pitch for a major share of ...
Czech Republic keen on resuming direct air connectivity between the two countries
The new ambassador of the Czech Republic in India, Milan Horvoka, has committed to explore the options of resuming direct air connectivity between the two countries. The direct air linkage between Delhi and Prague (run by ...
The Learning Curve: Crafting of a Tourism Legend Santa’s Success Story
He was born in Turkey in AD 280, so we couldn’t, possibly, have met him. But we did. We met Santa Claus, shook his hand, spoke to him and we have a video recording of our ...
No drop seen in number of visa applications, says French ambassador Francois Richier
France and India have been all-weather allies. The bilateral ties between the two are only going to deepen from here on, feels His Excellency Francois Richier. Speaking exclusively to TF, he shared his deep commitment towards ...
Language & food no handicap; want Korea to become a preferred getaway, says Director (Tourism)
Korea’s positioning as the third top destination, globally, in the MICE and corporate segment is no fluke. Besides offering world-class hospitality, and facilities, its fame is also bolstering thanks to its high-flying hip-hop culture and experiential ...
