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.

sunshine has a soul

more known for its white sand beaches, the sunshine state florida is also a cultural melting pot. from state-of-the-art museums and design districts to fine dining restaurants, high-end shopping, a vibrant nightlife, and iconic theme parks, tour operators can package this us coastal state for urban indian families.

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.

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.

India's Top 10 Places To Visit This Monsoon, Get Wet!

India has several destinations that can sell as unique monsoon getaways. All that is needed is a strategy that can turn this lean season into a viable business opportunity

SW Germany Reinstates Faith In The India Market

THE SOUTH WEST Germany delegation visited Mumbai & Delhi in the third week of February for an interaction with leading Tour Operators & Travel Agents from the trade.

'Advance Dataanalytics Can Help Companies See Hidden Opportunities In Travel Spend'

Business travel bookings in India is undergoing transformational changes. Balaji Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO, Insteract Technologies, highlights the benefits of his cloud-based travel platform using advanced data analytics.

Singapore's Passion Made Possible Brand Targets Young Indian Travellers

Singapore's Passion Made Possible Brand Targets Young Indian Travellers

India - Incredible Investment Opportunity

Express TravelWorld speaks to various state governments and industry leaders on the measures they have taken up to attract various infrastructure and hospitality investments and how these investments can push India as a top leading travel destination for inbound as well as outbound markets

Genting Cruise Lines Awards: A Big Splash

Genting Cruise Lines recently celebrated its achievement by felicitating the travel partners who have contributed significantly to the growth of the company. The award ceremony, held on the World Dream cruise ship, saw Indian travel agents bagging many awards

A Star In The Indian Ocean Completes 50 Years

As Mauritius celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Independence, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind joined the celebrations, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two countries which share not only the Indian Ocean, but common cultures and a huge migrant community who came to the island many years ago as indentured workers

India Says 'Tres Bien' To Salon RDVF 2018

The recently concluded Salon Rendez-vous en France, French tourism industry's international B2B trade show held in Paris, welcomed for the first time India's largest contingent of 30 tour operators and agents from across the country.

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

Building A Sustainable Eco System

India ranks 6th in Sustainable Tourism Index

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

The Power Of The Connected Aircraft

The aerospace industry will soon witness a monumental change, driven by the connected aircraft.

'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

62nd AAPA Charts Priorities For Future Aviation Development

The AAPA 62nd Assembly of Presidents held in Jeju, Korea this week strengthened the resolve of its airline leaders to maintain pressure in resolving current regulatory issues relating to safety, environment, infrastructure and passenger rights, whilst recognising the need to address other challenges including future manpower development and efforts to combat wildlife trafficking

KTM 2018 Invigorates Tourism In God's Own Country

Kerala made milestone advances in tourism by charting steps to stir up the crucial industry that contributes to a tenth of its economy, as the state went ahead with organising its biggest travel event Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) in a bid to reinvigorate the sector recovering from the recent floods

Qatar's Cruise Season Sets Sail With The Arrival Of Boudicca

THE 2018/19 cruise season kicked off in Qatar with the Boudicca docking at Doha Port last week.

Aviation Marks Ten Years Of Emissions Strategy, Reaffirms Carbon Commitments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions.