India’s hospitality sector ‘ignored’ in national budget
The Union Budget 2018-2019 announced earlier this month has left the Indian trade largely unimpressed, as members cite unmet demands and question the lack...
Taiwan has 2 20:20 vision for Indian market
Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) is stepping up its marketing and trade efforts in India as it sets a 20 per cent growth target from...
India, Poland to join hands to boost civil aviation
India and Poland are signing an MoU for cooperation in civil aviation, according to an India Times report.
The five-year agreement is aimed at bringing...
Sri Lanka bolsters upcoming lean season with discounts, promotions to Asian...
Three associations representing airlines, hotels and DMCs – along with Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) – are banding together to spur off-season arrivals...
India lends ASEAN a helping hand in hospitality, tourism training
India is offering her extensive network of hospitality and tourism training to South-east Asian nations, in an effort to help the region’s tourism workers...
Marriott expands South Asia footprint with Samhi Hotels
Marriott International has signed a five-hotel conversion deal with Samhi Hotels to grow its upper-midscale tier Fairfield by Marriott brand in India.
The addition of...
Indian association connects members with new distribution technology
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has linked arms with travel technology provider, TP Connects, to launch a new initiative to digitally empower...
Flights from India could put destination Johor on the map, Singapore...
With AirAsia commencing its first route between its southern hub of Johor and Kolkata, West Bengal's capital, agents in Malaysia are expecting to see...
Marked increase in India’s visa fees could deter M’sians from visiting
India has hiked the tourist visa fees for Malaysians to RM462.60 (US$156.30) since July 1, leading some trade members to speculate that leisure outbound...
Ritz-Carlton to check into Pune, India
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune is expected expected to open in September 2019 as the brand’s second property in India and one of three Ritz-Carltons in...
