Travel Trade Journal - December 2021

Get Bedazzled on the Nile...

Operating an elegant and luxurious fleet of three cruise vessels plying the Nile, Mayfair Cruises is one of the top river cruise operators in Egypt. With great expectations from the India market, Maggie Petrova, Commercial Director, Mayfair Cruises, was in Mumbai recently to share more about their product portfolio and their readiness for the India market as she invites more Indians to visit Egypt and unravel the mysteries of the Nile, on-board one of their luxurious vessels.

MOKSHA Luxury in the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas

Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort near Chandigarh offers a serene getaway with wellness amenities, nestled in the tranquil Himalayan foothills. This idyllic retreat offers a multi-sensory experience that pampers the mind, body, and soul. Immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty and peacefulness, where only the sounds of birds and rustling bamboo interrupt the calm.

QATAR Where Blooms the Desert Rose

First mentioned in the writings of the Roman statesman, 'Pliny the Elder', around the mid-first century AD, who coined the word \"Catharrei,\" referring to the inhabitants of this region. Qatar has since come a long way today, from once being the source of some of the best pearls in the world that its pearl divers harvested, to being the poster child of the world oil economy. Today the Doha skyline boasts magnificent superstructures by leading names in architecture, malls, hotels, stadiums, and marinas that reflect the spending and buying power of a country that boasts the fourth-highest per capita income in the world. Host to the 2022 FIFA world cup, Qatar is now working to welcome the fruits of the global tourism economy as the world moves toward alternative energy sources.

Singapore's Bird Paradise and Mandai Wildlife West opening soon, set to thrill visitors

Visitors will soon be able to walk through Singapore's new bird park and get a glimpse of how the birds and their caretakers are settling into their new home at Bird Paradise, which softlaunches on May 8, 2023. Next to the new park, enjoy the many dining and retail options as well as playgrounds at Mandai Wildlife West, the new ungated public node which serves as the gateway to Bird Paradise and the upcoming Rainforest Wild.

Aitken Spence Hotels Ready to cater to Indian Travellers in the Maldives

Aitken Spence Hotels, operating 18 hotels and resorts across Maldives, Sri Lanka, India and Oman, is eyeing further expansion in the Maldives. Darell De Crusz, VP and Head, Sales and Marketing, Aitken Spence Hotels, credits the Maldives' success in handling the pandemic while keeping tourism afloat to India's efficient vaccination drive and crisis management. Aitken Spence Hotels is well-prepared to cater to the Indian traveller, with a range of Indian cuisine available at its properties. The hotel group also focuses on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint while providing a luxury experience to its guests.

Soneva Unveils Next Phase of Wellness Development Soneva Soul

The latest in cuttingedge wellness technology added to Soneva Soul's transformative treatment offering in the Maldives.

From Back Office to Boardroom The Evolution of Priyanka Nijhawan and Nijhawan Representations

Priyanka Nijhawan, Director, Nijhawan Group, in an exclusive interview with Travel Trade Journal, shared her journey from a maths and computer science student to becoming an integral part of Nijhawan Group's representation vertical. Her journey began in 2005 when she started handling the backoffice accounts. After taking a sabbatical to focus on her family, she jumped back in and grew the representation vertical from just two accounts to multiple accounts and established various verticals, including PR and marketing, over the years. Today, Nijhawan Group offers end-toend solutions for B2B travel, account management, influencer campaigns, and joint marketing activities.

Destination DC keen on investing to encourage more visitations from India.17

Capitol Building Elliott L Ferguson II serves as President and CEO of Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC. In this exclusive interaction with Elliott, we get to know more about the destination which has quietly grown from a political and historical city into a serious arts, culture and gastronomical destination, this shows that the city isn't relying just on its history to attract visitors.

KISSIMMEE The Vacation Heart of Florida

On the Northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaliga, in the heart of Sunny Florida, just a 20-minute taxi ride from the Orlando International Airport, and in close proximity to all the major attractions like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Legoland, and the Kennedy Space Centre lies a town that goes by the synonym 'Vacation Home Capital of the World, Kissimmee.' TTJ interacted with Yinglu Tian, Director, International and Domestic Sales, Experience Kissimmee, who recently visited India to share with the Indian travel fraternity, the latest developments and offerings that the region offers across the various travel segments.

US witnesses good rebound and strong growth in Indian arrivals

Special screenings of Brand USA's bigscreen movie, 'Into Nature's Wild' in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru showcase the stunning natural beauty of the United States.