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Travel Trade Journal
Radisson's Landmark Year of 2025 Drives Global and Local Momentum
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is setting the pace for global hospitality in 2025 with bold expansion plans. With a diverse brand portfolio, strong mid-market play, and commitment to sustainability, RHG is redefining hospitality by blending local authenticity with global standards. Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group, reveals the driving forces behind this momentum and where it is headed.
3 min |
TTJ May 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Sleep Tourism Takes Off The World Craves Rest Like Never Before
Sleep has often been sacrificed at the altar of ambition in a world hardwired to equate busyness with success. But as chronic stress and burnout give rise to new lifestyle diseases, the narrative is shifting. Sleep is now the new luxury and a booming travel trend. TTJ speaks to travel designers and wellness stakeholders to decode this rising phenomenon and understand why, for a growing tribe of travellers, sleep is now the destination itself.
7 min |
TTJ May 2025
Travel Trade Journal
TRACING CULTURE AND CALM AROUND SUN MOON LAKE
In this article you're being taken on a journey across the Sun Moon Lake featuring a soul soothing boat ride, mountaintop cable car, indigenous performances, and a luxurious lakeside hotel. So hold tight as we capture the sensory riches, cultural immersion, and harmonious blend of calm and discovery that this destination offers.
5 min |
TTJ May 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Serena Hotels Targets Pan-African Growth While Expanding Brand Presence in India
Serena Hotels, one of the leading brands in Africa's hospitality sector, is entering a new phase of strategic growth, driven by innovation and commitment to sustainability. Ashish Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Serena Hotels Africa, is focused on strengthening brand visibility in emerging markets such as India to support this long-term growth.
4 min |
TTJ May 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Udaan Hotels and Resorts Elevating Himalayan Stays with Bold New Approach
Ajay K. Wadhawan, Executive Director, AIR IQ and Udaan Hotels and Resorts, shares insights into their unique journey, operational challenges, and how they balance luxury with immersive cultural experiences in one of India's most pristine and serene regions.
2 min |
TTJ May 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Mount Lavinia Courts India A Heritage Hotel's Bid for the Indian Outbound Market
Overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean stands the Mount Lavinia Hotel, a living museum of Sri Lanka's colonial history and a grand dame of hospitality. This two-century-old landmark, originally built in 1806 as the opulent residence of the British Governor of Ceylon, has since evolved into a palace-style beachfront hotel steeped in romance and legend. Its storied past, luxurious present and forward-looking initiatives make it uniquely poised to captivate India's outbound travel sector.
4 min |
TTJ May 2025
Travel Trade Journal
FEEL THE BEAT OF NEW ORLEANS
Joy and Discovery All Year Long
4 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Israel Looks to Deepen Tourism Connect with India, Targets One Million Indian Visitors in Five Years
As Indian travellers increasingly seek unique and immersive experiences, the mystical land of Israel emerges as an exciting destination offering an unparalleled juxtaposition of antiquity with groundbreaking technological marvels.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Taiwan's bold push to win over India's thriving outbound travel market
With its diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and cutting-edge infrastructure, Taiwan is making strides in expanding its footprint in the Indian tourism market.
5 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
NCL Elevates Cruising Experience with 'More at Sea' Offerings
Cruising has emerged stronger than ever, becoming one of the most sought-after travel experiences worldwide.
2 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Telangana Charts Ambitious Path to Join India's Top Three Tourism Destinations
With its rich heritage, thriving medical tourism sector, emerging eco-tourism offerings, and global events like Miss World 2025, Telangana is poised to redefine its position as a top tourism destination, both in India and globally.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Brussels Embraces Quality Over Quantity in Tourism Drive
To strengthen its position in the Indian market, visit.brussels recently organised a roadshow in Mumbai, providing an interactive platform for Belgian partners to engage with Indian travel agencies.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Cape Town Tourism Prioritises Connectivity, Visa Ease, and Indian Market Growth
A delegation from Cape Town, South Africa, including the Mayoral Committee for Economic Growth and Tourism and Cape Town Tourism, recently visited India to exchange best practices on water and energy conservation, gain insights into IT development, and explore potential tourism opportunities.
4 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
KAZIN DMC-Introducing New Destinations to the Indian Market
As a second-generation travel entrepreneur, Rohit Shorey joined his father's flourishing corporate travel company, Destination Travels, in the 1990s after completing his studies overseas. Over the next two decades, he gained deep industry insight while witnessing the Indian travel sector evolve, particularly with the rise of OTAs.
5 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Data-Driven Analytics to Shape India Inbound 2.0
As global travel undergoes a transformative shift, India's inbound tourism stands at a critical crossroads.
8 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
New partnerships set stage for robust India-New Zealand travel growth
The recent visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to India marked an important step in deepening bilateral ties between the two countries.
4 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Meetings Africa 2025 heralds Africa's MICE Revolution
The 19th edition of Meetings Africa, the continent's premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) gathering held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, was bigger, bolder, and proudly African.
5 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
'I Love Japan' curates bespoke travel experiences showcasing Japan's hidden charms
The Land of the Rising Sun conjures an array of captivating images: snow-capped Mt Fuji, the sleek bullet train racing past the countryside, the vibrant lights of the Ginza District, the serene cherry blossom gardens, and the tranquil presence of Ushiku Daibutsu.
2 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Fiji sets sights on double-digit growth from India
Fiji witnessed strong tourism growth in 2024 and is now setting its sights on even greater success in 2025.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
ATTOI Annual Convention 2025 paves the way for a new era in Wayanad's tourism
The ATTOI Annual Convention 2025, held in Wayanad, Kerala, united over 100 tourism professionals to discuss strategies for rebuilding the region’s tourism sector after last year’s landslide disaster.
2 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
REDEFINING BAGGAGE PROTECTION For the Modern Traveller
Asego has always stepped above the confines of traditional travel protection to become a comprehensive travel risk management provider for the modern traveller.
1 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
VFS Global ramps up trade engagement with multi-city roadshow ahead of peak season
VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, successfully concluded its six-city roadshow across India.
2 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Morocco's rising appeal unlocks new opportunities for Indian travellers
Morocco has seen impressive growth in recent years, solidifying itself as one of Africa’s leading travel destinations.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Moab Unleashed
Conquer Canyons by Day, Gaze at Galaxies by Night
4 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
MIAMI SHINES WITH PRIDE
Leads the Way in LGBTQ+ Inclusive Tourism
5 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Sabah Tourism doubles down on India with nature, culture, and strategic collaboration
One year after his first conversation with TTJ, Julinus Jeffrey Jimit, CEO, Sabah Tourism Board (STB), returns with renewed energy and a compelling story of progress.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Costa Cruises Sharpens Focus on the Indian Market
With a rich legacy dating back to 1948, Costa Cruises, headquartered in Genoa, Italy, is one of the most established names in the global cruise industry.
3 min |
TTJ April 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Let's Put Our Acts Together A Critical Commentary on Union Budget 2025
Despite the vast opportunities that inbound tourism offers, the budget has continued to underfund and overlook its true value for the past few years, leaving India's tourism aspirations unfulfilled and its global competitiveness at risk.
3 min |
TTJ March 2025
Travel Trade Journal
Dubai's Ascent: From Big to Best in Economy and Tourism
Dubai's efforts to position itself as the world's leading commercial and investment hub, as well as a top tourism destination, stand out.
5 min |
TTJ March 2025
Travel Trade Journal
LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts and AM Hotel Kollection join forces for new era in boutique hospitality
Priya Thakur, Owner and Director, LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts, shared her inspiring journey with TTJ, from the brand's humble beginnings in Manali to its transformative merger with AM Hotel Kollection. In this conversation, she detailed the company's expansion plans, its steadfast commitment to guest-centric hospitality, and its bold approach toward sustainable luxury and growth across India and beyond.
5 min |