The 2023 edition of the prestigious PATA Travel Mart, to be organised in New Delhi from 4 October to 6 October this year, will see delegates from across the region. TT Bureau Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is set to host the PATA Travel Mart 2023 from 4 October 2023 to 6 October 2023 in New Delhi. The news was shared recently by Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, at India Night during ITB Berlin. “After a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic, we are extremely delighted to be organising PATA Travel Mart 2023 in person in India, particularly since ..read more

A delegation of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT), GoI, led by Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh, showcased rich and diversified tourism potential of the country at the 2023 edition of ITB Berlin. TT Bureau The Ministry of Tourism showcased India’s rich and diversified tourism potential under its Incredible India brand once again at the ITB Berlin. The Indian delegation was led by Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, who unveiled the India Pavillion alongside H.E. Parvathaneni Harish, Ambassador of India in Germany and other Indian officials from the State Government of Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttar Prades ..read more

Ebix plans to build on its past success by creating a global platform for MICE, promoting domestic tourism through ‘Chalo Bharat Dekhe’, and expanding into the cruise segment, shares Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel Services. Janice Alyosius Ebix, a technology company with a focus on travel and insurance, had a successful year in 2022. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the company was able to reengineer its corporate and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) businesses. In the MICE business, Ebix organized 252 groups in 71 locations across 16 countries for over 5 ..read more

Amit Aggarwal, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, TripFactory, believes that their Business to Business product ‘Nexus’ is at the forefront of leading an industry change within India, as he welcomes agents to join them in this change for growth. Hazel Jain How was 2022 for TripFactory and what are your expectations from 2023? Year 2022 was good for us. We saw recovery in tourism with India bouncing back as a strong market both for domestic and outbound tourism. The demand for vacations and tourism continues to be strong and we expect 2023 to be another good year for tourism overall. T ..read more

Having been in the field of travel education for the last 19 years and driving sales & marketing for international brands, offering vocational training in tourism was a natural progression for Smeeta Gulvady, Director, AdhVaan Knowledge Hub. She discusses the gap in the industry when it comes to training and why upskilling has become an integral element to success. Hazel Jain What was the idea behind starting AdhVaan? After having started and managed academies such as Kuoni Academy, Thomas Cook Center of Learning & BCD School, it was during COVID that the idea of setting up AdhVaan o ..read more

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers diverse experiences for different segments of Indian market. Good connectivity between the two nations and the kingdom’s stopover program adds to the visitors’ conveniences. Janice Alyosius India is a country with a rich history and culture that has had long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia for hundreds of years. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has seen an increase in visitors from India with over 1 million visiting the kingdom in last one year. These include those visiting the country to meet family and friends, for leisure, business, and religious purposes. “The ..read more

G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, GoI, launches initiatives that aim to showcase investible projects and opportunities in tourism and hospitality sectors to investors. Janice Alyosius G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India (GoI), recently launched several initiatives to promote tourism in India. These included the Best Tourism Village Competition Portal and Rural Tourism Portal, as well as the Global Tourism Investor Summit 2023 Portal. The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) will be organizing the first ..read more

The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, Golden Chariot, and Maharajas’ Express, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, offer unique and enriching journeys to their guests, with exquisite onboard facilities, including spacious cabins, fine dining, and exclusive upholstery. TT Bureau The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train covers important destinations associated with the life of Lord Buddha, the Golden Chariot showcases the architecture, culture, and history of the southern part of India, while the Maharajas’ Express provides guests with a luxurious and cultural experience wh ..read more

Romain Bernard, Deputy Director (Business Development), Printemps Paris, who was in Mumbai recently to meet important members of the travel trade, highlights why shopping at Printemps Paris, one of the most iconic department stores in the heart of Paris, is not just an activity, but an experience! Hazel Jain It is one of the most iconic department stores in the heart of Paris and houses more than 3,000 luxurious brands spread across 27,000 sq. mt. Printemps Paris also has 27 concept stores, one of which houses the first collection of the ‘Designers of Tomorrow’. Its Deputy Director (Business ..read more

Claiming that 2023 is the year of travel and tourism industry, Sunil Kumar, President, United Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), says that it’s time when people need to get ready for a complete revamp of their organisations, get online and be visible globally. Nisha Verma Sunil Kumar, President, United Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), shared that the airfares are all lopsided because you don’t know what fair shoots up to what levels, both in domestic travel and even international travel. “In my 36 years in the industry, I have not seen such volatility in price ..read more