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an ocean of opportunities
the potential of cruise tourism both in terms of passenger movement on varied itineraries and india as a cruise tourism port has been discussed since over a decade. in this cover story, industry experts identify the challenges and the possible way forward in this niche line of business.
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october 2016
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Air Canada Positive On Business From India
AIR CANADA is bullish on driving growth from the India market through its newly commenced Mumbai-Toronto direct flight – the only non-stop service on this route.
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August, 2017
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Make India A Year-Round Destination To Attract Investments: Rashmi Verma
LAST YEAR’S Incredible India Tourism Investor’s Summit highlighted various state’s new tourism policies and infrastructural needs of the tourism sector.
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August, 2017
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Consumer Travel Unaffected By GST; Hospitality Sector Expresses Concern
TRAVEL BOOKINGS are noted to have not been affected post GST implementation, according to key industry players.
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August, 2017
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Gloria Guevara Manzo Joins WTTC As President And CEO
THE WORLD TRAVEL & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Gloria Guevara Manzo as its new president and CEO. Guevara served as secretary of tourism for Mexico and CEO of the Mexican Tourism Board from 2010 to 2012, minister in the cabinet of President Calderón.
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August, 2017
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Lemon Tree Hotels Forays Into Extended Stays With Sandal Suites
SANDAL SUITES, the upscale serviced suites operated by Lemon Tree Hotels, has been recently launched in Noida.
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August, 2017
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IGH: A Successful Partnership
INTERGLOBE Hotels (IGH) is a partnership between InterGlobe Enterprises and Accor Asia Pacific to develop ibis hotels across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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May 2018
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Monsoon Adrenaline
The monsoon period especially in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra turns into a perfect spot for adventure enthusiasts.
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May 2018
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The Many Facets Of Thailand
Thailand as a destination continuously reinvents itself with new products which are of great draw for repeat travellers. The recent Mega Familiarisation trip effectively showcased many of these new attractions in the country, for the Indian market
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May 2018
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NYC & Company Unveils Refreshed Tourism Campaign 'Famous Original New York City'
NYC & COMPANY, New York City’s official destination marketing organisation, recently unveiled its refreshed digital first global tourism campaign 'Famous Original New York City'.
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December 2018
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Muziris Paddle 2019: An Awareness About River Conservation
The paddling event promotes the usage of our rivers for recreational usage and creates a connection to the river with youngsters and tourists
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December 2018
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Indian Tourist Arrivals To Greece Increases By 119%
AS PER the statistics released by Greece National Tourist Office (GNTO) and Athens International Airport, 38,046 Indian tourists visited Greece in the nine months vis-à-vis 17,376 Indian tourists during the same period in 2017, which is a whopping increase of 119 per cent.
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December 2018
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Buddhonomics And More: ABTO's Convention Highlights The Importance Of Serene Synergies
The recently concluded International Buddhist Travel Mart and Convention organised by Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO), which was the association's maiden one at Bodhgaya, took up the cause of promoting and projecting Budhhist tourism and circuits with a focused approach.
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January 2019
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Bhopal Was Venue Of Adventure Next's Asia Debut
THE INTERNATIONAL event specialised in adventure travel, Adventure NEXT, made its Asia debut from December 4 -5, 2018 at the new international convention centre – Minto Hall in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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January 2019
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Thailand-based LCC Nokscoot Forays Into India
This route marks our first ever service to South Asia, after services to Tokyo and Osaka in 2018
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January 2019
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Women Game Changers
Industry thought leaders across tourism specialisations share their views with Reema Lokesh on what will be the future trends in their field of work
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January 2019
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'Sharjah Maintains Its Reputation As A Global Destination For Families'
HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) highlights the unique positioning of Sharjah as a cultural capital in the region and the varied experiences it offers as a tourism destination.
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August 2018
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Philippines And The India Focus
Strikingly similar in landscape and culture, the beaches and Christianity, Goa was the venue for Focus Philippines 2018, the first interactive and inclusive event of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Philippines, which was held at The LaLiT Golf and Spa Resort in south Goa
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August 2018
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A New Bird Is In The Air
Garuda, named after the mythical bird, and the national airline of Indonesia, has recently launched its Mumbai-Jakarta service. The thrice weekly service is expected to attract Indian tourists who wish to experience the archipelago's varied treasures.
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February 2017
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A CSR Day
ITB Berlin highlights corporate social responsibility in tourism again.
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February 2017
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Talking Digitalisation In The Mother City
Affectionately called Mother City by South Africans, Cape Town was the venue of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI)'s fourth convention. As the theme of the convention was very modern - 'Digitalisation- The way forward', hosting it in this province with a colonial history was a perfect blend of the old and the new.
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September 2018
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Wonders Of The Western Cape
The Western Cape, a South African province with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, is best known for the port city of Cape Town which is very popular with Indian visitors. But beyond that, there are other hidden treasures like Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn on Route 62 that are worth including in South African itineraries
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September 2018
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ICPB: Kolkata Calling
The 11th ICPB (India Convention Promotion Bureau) convention concluded on a positive note in Kolkata recently, with the opening of the first ICPB State Chapter, and showcased the MICE potential of eastern India.
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September 2018
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Tourism In Odisha : All Set For Take Off
The recently held 3rd edition of the Odisha Tourism Conclave organised by Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) supported by Government of Odisha, at Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar, witnessed a meeting of minds to relook, redefine, learn and unlearn policies and programmes that can get Odisha on a path of tourism progress.
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September 2018
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In The Heart Of The Bushveld
Just off the Cape Route 62 and part of the Klein Karoo, the Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers understated luxury in the heart of wilderness.
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September 2018
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Culinary Tourism Is Still Nottaken As Seriouslyas It Should
A graduate of the prestigious Cordon Bleu Culinary School, London, Chef Michael Swamys career graph covers the whole spectrum of food - from cooking to styling to writing and consultancy. Having worked with several Michelin chefs, his book The East Indian Kitchen won the Gourmand Award 2011-12. Here he gives his insights on culinary tourism and the chefs who are working hard to put India on the global culinary map.
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October 2018
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India Gets Its First Ever India Tourism Mart
Tourism minister Alphons announced that ITM will be an annual event hereafter in line with other international tourism marts and it will be held in the month of September.
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October 2018
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Redefining The Offline Travel Environment
The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) recently convened in Abu Dhabi for its annual convention themed 'Innovate-Transform-Disrupt: Redefining the offline travel world'. The 12th edition of the event, which was held at the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel, saw a gathering of key decision-makers from the Indian tourism industry to exchange knowledge and help members navigate the ever-evolving business environment.
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October 2018
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34th Annual Convention,visakhapatnam Mission Tourism: 20 Million By 2020
The 34th annual convention of IATO in Visakhapatnam, a three-day event whose theme was 'Achieving 20 million foreign tourists by 2020', debated on pertinent issues that India currently faces in reaching this milestone.
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October 2018
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Abu Dhabi Calling
Host destination for TAFIs convention has varied tourism offerings.
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