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Technology Enhances Passenger Satisfaction At Bag Collection And Borders: Report
PASSENGER satisfaction is higher during the airline journey when self-service technologies are used, particularly at bag tag and collection, and passport checkpoints, according to the 2017 SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey, a global survey released by IT provider SITA and co-sponsored by Air Transport World.
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August, 2017
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Lulu Group's Mixed Use Project In Thiruvananthapuram To Have A Sheraton Hotel
THE UAE-BASED LULU GROUP International’s mixed use project coming up in Thiruvananthapuram will have a mall, convention centre and hotel.
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August, 2017
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Themed To Thrill
Dubai Parks and Resorts is scheduled to open doors in October 2016. This mega theme park venture is pitched to redefine tourism inflow to the region with the potential to extend night stays in Dubai.
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September 2016
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Going The App Way
Travel apps are high potential business tools for monetisation and revenue generation. Travel agents would do well to tap their potential to reach the next level of customer engagement and market penetration. Express TravelWorld explores the travel app landscape
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February 2018
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Building A Sustainable Eco System
India ranks 6th in Sustainable Tourism Index
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February 2018
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Nova Scotia's Maritime Legacy
One of Canada's three maritime provinces that form Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia has a long history of shipping. Nowhere is this more prominent than in Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, two scenic port towns close to Halifax, the provincial capital. From the much photographed lighthouse in Peggy's Cove to Bluenose, Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador, the province has many treasures to discover
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February 2018
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Hiring And Nurturing The Right People
At the GMs Conclave in FHW Mumbai 2018, a think tank on 'Talent Management Strategies', general managers of leading hotel brands discussed their people management strategies and the challenges of retaining talent in today's dynamic world
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February 2018
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A Platform To Bank Upon
Food Hospitality World (FHW) Mumbai 2018 remarked itself as a leading platform for industry development, knowledge hub and a promising stage for young talents; the event has been recognised by Maharashtra government as strategically important for its tourism initiatives
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February 2018
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The Paradoxes Of The 'Age Of I'
2017 Trends Report - The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’ highlights the uncompromising nature of today’s customer who increasingly expect brands to deliver experiences that satisfy contradictory needs.
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March 2017
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Wanted: A Marketing Body For MICE In Maharashtra
Hoteliers in Mumbai and Pune want the Maharashtra government to set up a marketing body to promote the state as a MICE destination.
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March 2017
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A Tryst With Nature
According to a study conducted by UNWTO, ecotourism is the fastest growing sector of the tourism industry, expanding globally between 20 per cent and 34 per cent per year. India with her geographical diversity has been endowed with a wealth of eco-systems comprising biosphere reserves, mangroves, coral and coral reefs, deserts, mountains, forests, flora and fauna. As the UN has declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, we take a look at some of India’s ecotourism hotspots.
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March 2017
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dubai's newlandmark
dubai parks and resorts is the grand new global tourism hotspot in the middle east that is all set to be a major draw for both, leisure travellers and the mice segment, with its unique themed attractions, including the world's very first bollywood parks.
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express travelworld (vol.11, no.12) january, 2017
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a hidden jewel in the heart of incredible india
after a successful first eidtion of jal mahotsav, the madhya pradesh state tourism development corporation turned the activity-based event into a month-long festival this year on the incredibly beautiful man-made islands of hanuwatiya, near the indira sagar dam in khandwa district.
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express travelworld (vol.11, no.12) january, 2017
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uberfauji: empowering ex-servicemen
uberfauji that was introduced in india to provide entrepreneurial opportunities to ex-servicemen is making a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of former indian army personnel who still have many productive years left post their retirement.
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express travelworld (vol.11, no.12) january, 2017
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'Indian Companies And SMES Will Drive Rapid Growth Of Business Travel'
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader in business travel, meetings and events, serving clients in 150 countries. Vishal Sinha, the newly appointed CEO of CWT India, speaks about the USP of the company, which has more than 180 corporate clients in the country
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July 2017
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IATO Welcomes New Tourism Secretary
INDIAN ASSOCIATION of Tour Operators (IATO) recently held a special meeting at The Ashok Hotel in New Delhi in order to welcome the new secretary of ministry of tourism, Rashmi Verma and bid farewell to Vinod Zutshi, former secretary.
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July 2017
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It's Just Not Cricket!
Emerging from the shadows of the nation’s favourite sport, cricket, India's sport tourism market – inbound and outbound – has evolved with increasing demand for F1, golf, tennis and football, offering great potential to the travel trade to sell interesting packages to the growing tribe of sports fans.
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July 2017
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GST: Playing The Game Right
An introduction to the new indirect tax regime – GST, which will be a game changer for the country, including the travel and hospitality sectors.
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July 2017
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The Power Of The Connected Aircraft
The aerospace industry will soon witness a monumental change, driven by the connected aircraft.
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July 2017
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'There Is A Need To Sensitise Travelagents Towards The Sensitivity Of Nature'
Ranjit Barthakur, founder trustee of Balipara Foundation in Assam highlights the focus on community conservation in the Eastern Himalayas and the engagement with the travel industry to attract discerning visitors to the region
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July 2017
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Dubai Cruise Terminal To Open In October 2020
HIS HIGHNESS Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VP and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, witnessed signing of strategic partnership between Meraas and Carnival Corporation, that aims to transform Dubai into a major regional maritime tourism hub.
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June 2018
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Glamping In Colonial Style
A jungle lodge nestled deep in the marshy plains of the Terai in Uttar Pradesh offers understated luxury in the heart of wilderness. Jaagir Lodge, Dudhwa, the first permanent luxury product of The Ultimate Travelling Camp (TUTC) is for the discerning traveller who wants the best of comfort and adventure.
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June 2018
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Holistic Hospitality
As the first international branded hotel in Saurashtra, Mercure Dwarka has a unique positioning to offer a holistic hospitality experience to those visiting the holy city from India and overseas
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June 2018
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Dresden: A Proud Legacy
Germany Travel Mart 2018, hosted in the beautiful capital of the free state of Saxony, effectively showcased the many attractions of Dresden, which is famous for its architectural and music heritage
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June 2018
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India's Wellness Abodes
As we celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, Express TravelWorld explores some of the well-known and some not so well-known, wellness abodes in India which tour operators must include in their itineraries
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June 2018
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The Challenge Of Cyber Prevention In Aviation
Heightened focus on cybersecurity drives investment by aviation to US$ 3.9 billion in 2018
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January 2019
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What Will Be Trending In 2019
Yatra.com’s synopsis of the year that was and the year ahead
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January 2019
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Expo Indonesia To Grow Bilateral Ties Between India And Indonesia
AROUND 47 exhibitors displayed their products and conducted B2B table top meetings at the Expo Indonesia Trade, Tourism and Investment fair that was held in Mumbai recently.
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November 2017
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SICA Ches Undertake A Culinary Journey In Europe
FOR THE FIRST TIME ever, South India Chef’s Association (SICA) organised SICA Europe Culinary Tour 2017 for 25 corporate and executive chefs.
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November 2017
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'The Beauty Of Kashmir Resides In Our People'
The beauty of our place is world famous, but the true beauty rests in our people, says Mahmood Ahmad Shah, director tourism, Kashmir. He highlights the state's new tourism offerings across niche segments.
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