37th IATO Annual Convention Setting the stage to showcase Uttar Pradesh

One of the most awaited travel industry events, the 37\" IATO Convention, will be held from December 16 to 19, 2022, in Lucknow. IATO Conventions have distinguished themselves as an exciting travel industry event that offers opportunities to meet, review trends and help boost tourism wherever it is held. TT] speaks to the core IATO Committee members to know their views on the upcoming convention, its theme, and its importance this year.

Uttar Pradesh building an image as an attractive investor-friendly destination

Uttar Pradesh is working on a very industry-friendly tourism policy. To liberalise the policy and make it broad-based, a greater number of sectors have been included for the promotion, support, and nourishment. In this interaction with TTJ, Mukesh Meshram, Principal Secretary, Tourism and Culture and Director General, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, reveals that in the upcoming new policy 2022), the State has identified thirty-three sub-sectors to be promoted. This will attract investments of 10,000 crores and create an additional one million jobs in the tourism sector.

IndiGo announces 32 new co connecting flights between India and Europe

In line with its vision to strengthen international connectivity, IndiGo has announced 32 new connecting flights to Milan, Manchester, Birmingham, Rome, and Venice, effective December 07, 2022, through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines.

Tourism Western Australia appoints T&A Consulting as its Marketing Representative in India

T&A Consulting has been appointed as the official Indian Marketing Representative for Tourism Western Australia (TWA) through a competitive tender bid process. T&A Consulting will be responsible for defining and executing

Air India resumes its most popular Bengaluru and San Francisco non-stop service

Air India, in line with its vision to strengthen and expand its global footprint, is resuming its non-stop flight connecting Bengaluru to San Francisco.

Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort now fully open at Koh Samui's beautiful Lamai Beach

Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening on November 26 by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms.

Fortune Hotels expands its footprint in Uttar Pradesh

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group recently signed a new property in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Furthering the national footprint, this new property will be Fortune’s fourth hotel in UP.

SCTDA unveils brand identity of Al Rafisah Dam

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) recently unveiled the brand identity of Al Rafisah Dam, a premier leisure and tourist destination that offers enriching experiences in Sharjah’s eastern region.

Hyatt to expand Independent Collection brands in key global destinations through 2025

Hyatt Hotels recently announced continued global growth of its Independent Collection brands, including recent openings and a strong development pipeline through 2025 across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt and JdV by Hyatt brands.

Simplifying travel for the Indian Traveller to USA

Established in 2010 in Atlanta, Discover Destinations is a receptive tour operator, catering to the special needs of the Indian traveller and the finer nuances to make travel within the USA simpler and hassle-free. TTJ spoke to Umang Malbari, President, Discover Destinations, on his recent visit to India to know more about his expectations and experiences from the India market and his company’s roadmap for the future.

Cleartrip to disrupt OTA market, signs agreement with InterGlobe Technology Quotient

In a landmark moment for the online travel agencies OTA) market, Cleartrip signs an agreement with Travelport’s distributor for India, InterGlobe Technology Quotient. Under the agreement, Cleartrip will benefit from Travelport’s travel technology solutions to further solidify its presence as a travel-tech giant in the OTA market. Read on to know more.

Grow your Travel Business with QuadLabs’ Suite of Products

Gurgaon-based QuadLabs is truly #ReshapingTravel with its host of offerings for various travel agents and travel providers. QuadLabs offers a comprehensive, all-in-one solution, powered by AI to take care of a travel agent's as well as the corporate consumer's end-to-end needs. With products like X change, Konnect.travel and Travog, the tech organisation is set to reshape and redefine the travel market. Read on to know more.

VISA Situation Playing spoilsport and adding to Travel Woes!

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the travel, tourism and hospitality industry for over two years, and then, just as the world started to reopen, international travel has been hit by another bump! Issuance of Travel Visas is a task to reckon with today; from getting appointments, to processing times, situations fluctuate from being bad, to nightmarish. TT] spoke to the captains of the industry to understand the situation and their efforts to resolve the deadlock.

Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival returns in November

This November, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has brought back its signature event the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival.

Visit Tri-Valley appoints Sartha Global Marketing as its Representative in India

Visit Tri-Valley, the official destination marketing organisation for the cities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and the town of Danville in the Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California announced the appointment of Sartha Global Marketing as its representative office in India.

The Anam appoints BRANDit as its representative in India

Pioneering in the India market to redefine luxury and create brand awareness, The Anam ties up with tourism and hospitality representation company BRANDit, as its in-market representative.

Japan Airlines makes amends to adhere to SDG goals

The post-pandemic world has brought a ray of normalcy and hope for the travel and tourism industry. The industry has geared up to revive the pre-pandemic revenue plans. TTJ was recently in talks with Shinya Naruse, Vice President and Regional Manager (India), Japan Airlines, touching upon some important aspects of their back-to-action plan. Read on to know more.

India signals a healthy and thriving Fly-Cruise segment

It has been almost three months since Resorts World Cruises' flagship, Genting Dream, debuted in Singapore on June 15. Since the company launched its dual home porting in Singapore and Port Klang in Malaysia for its Genting Dream last July, the cruise liner has received a very positive response from the Malaysian market with the 3-Night cruises representing over 50 percent of Port Klang departures. In this interaction with TTJ, Naresh Rawal, Vice President, Sales and Marketing (India), Resorts World Cruises, we get to know from him about the response and developments in the India market, the popularity of the FlyCruise concept, and the exciting itineraries that are in store for Indian cruise aficionados.

Oman Air to further expand and recoup market share in India

India contributes a major share of the overall network traffic for Oman Air and is one of the key markets after Oman. India will continue to be a big focus market with the increase in frequencies planned from October and then later in 2023, says Sunil V A, Country Manager India, Oman Air. In this interaction with Sunil, we also get the gist that the airline also takes an active role in shaping the future of tourism in Oman through its holiday arm.

Malaysia Airlines crafting flexible options to suit different traveller needs

Malaysia Airlines currently operates 29 weekly flights from five major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Amit Mehta, Country Manager- South Asia, Malaysia Airlines, India, hopes to achieve pre-COVID capacity back for India market. The airline is keen on increasing its frequencies by the year-end to cater to growing demands and will be adding routes when the opportunity arises.

Sarawak A Journey Awaits

Revealing a side unlike anywhere else in Asia, Sarawak welcomes you to start on an unforgettable lifetime journey as they emerged beyond the pandemic. Find out what it means to encounter diversity in Sarawak's culture, adventure, nature, food and festivals while traveling responsibly. Come; let's discover the undiscovered in Sarawak!

Today's travel scenario demands dynamic travel protection solutions

A sego's vision is to bridge the gap between static offerings available in the market and the traveller's true needs. In an exclusive interview with TTJ, Dev Karvat, Founder and CEO, A sego, assures us of their commitment to providing partners and customers with a wide range of innovative and tailor-made travel protection solutions.

TAFI 2022 Convention aimed at boosting India and Sarawak's tourism ties

After a four-year hiatus, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TA FI) has announced its Convention in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from September 20-23, 2022. TAFI had previously held conventions in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in 1999 and 2007 respectively. This will be its third convention in Malaysia. Ajay Prakash, President, TA FI believes that TA FI Conventions are always eagerly awaited and they expect an excellent turnout of delegates and speakers. With us, Ajay shares more on the Convention.

'Value your team and rest all is taken care off'

Battles are fought by soldiers, but the wisdom of battle-hardened generals set the dice rolling with their battle plans, strategy, and scenarios. The corporate world works on similar lines, and organizations and companies of today are run by CEOs, CCOS, COOS, CTOS, and CFOs. The travel industry is no different today. We have a battery of professional senior executives who bring in their vision, expertise, and knowledge combined with years of understanding of market dynamics to the table. TTJ had a tête-à-tête with Aarish Khan, Chief Commercial Officer - India Business, TBO.com, to know more about him and his journey in the industry over the last 18 years.

FRANCE: Quintessential and endless tourism experiences

France has remained a coveted destination in Europe for the Indian traveller and its capital, Paris is a dream city for many to visit. Sheetal Munshaw, Director, A tout France India feels that the country is positioned as a most sought-after destination through its repertoire of versatile opportunities to discover or rediscover. Some of the most iconic places as well as some of the most unparalleled experiences can be indulged through adventure, cuisine, oenology, fashion, savoirfaire, art de vivre, and the living legacy of all the values that France stands for.

Experience Seoul

The Beating Heart of South Korea

Udaan Hotels and Resorts #goodstay #goodfood #goodpeople

In a very short time, Udaan Hotels and Resorts has been able to establish its brand in the Darjeeling and Sikkim region. Nishi Kant Agarwal, Managing Director, Udaan Group talks about the company's expansion plans to strengthen its hospitality base and experience in the popular tourist region.

Embrace ultimate adventure at Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers more than just Big 5 game viewing in a luxury setting. The award-winning private game reserve offers world-class safari accommodation, exceptionally close wildlife encounters, personal service, and delicious cuisine. With its location situated at the start or end of the famed Garden Route, it is an ideal destination Big 5 resort for guests to experience Africa’s wildlife as well as enjoy a host of other facilities, making their holiday even more enjoyable.

Get spellbound The incredible natural rock and geographical formations of AlUla

The deserts of AlUla continue to astound visitors with a variety of striking rock and topographical formations, including Elephant Rock, Fish Rock, Face Rock, Volcanoes, and Lava Flows.

Tourism Malaysia Showcases lesser-known enchanting getaways

With the adoption of COVID-safety measures being its topmost priority, Tourism Malaysia has geared up with a slew of fascinating and lesser-known destinations for Indian travellers. Datuk Seri Dr. Santhara J P, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, provides useful insights into the current trending destinations in the country.