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Tourism Industry Supports The Evolving Indian Woman Traveller

THE TOURISM industry has witnessed a rise in solo and group women travellers breaking away from the stereotypical norms of 'family trips' and exploring the world on their own.

Jharkhand Gets Its First Travel Mart

A three day event, the first Jharkhand Travel Mart welcomed the travel and media fraternity from all over India to showcase the history and culture of the state and to discuss the upcoming niche areas of tourism

An Abode In Rishikesh

Aloha On the Ganges is a place for every type of traveller, from the ones looking for some holistic healing and meditation amidst Rishikesh’s serenity to those who prefer the thrill of adventure activities.

Connecting With Freedom

As India celebrates her 69th Independence Day, Express Travel World rediscovers these iconic freedom monuments that were witness to India’s struggle for Freedom and spoke to travel agents to find out how these can be promoted to attract the new age traveller wanting to connect with his historical roots.

The Membership Economy

How the travel industry can take advantage of the booming new membership economy

J&K To Revive Tourism With Focus On Kargil Region

WITH FRESH FOCUS on Leh, Ladakh and Kargil region, the Jammu and Kashmir government will be spending ₹2,400 crore on development of tourism infrastructure in this region in the next four years.

Learning Beyond Classrooms

The new focus on experiential learning in India's booming education sector provides extensive business opportunities to big and small tour operators in the education tourism segment.

Diversely Taiwan

A country that takes great pride in its ancient heritage and vibrant modern culture, the diverse tourism offerings of Taiwan could be a great attraction for Indian families and the MICE sector. 

Airlines to Focus on Cyber Security

SITA survey reveals 91 per cent of airlines to invest in cyber security programmes.

Promoting Universal Accessibility

Nepal brings accessible tourism to World Tourism Day 2016.

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.

A CSR Day

ITB Berlin highlights corporate social responsibility in tourism again.

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.

Monsoon Adrenaline

The monsoon period especially in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra turns into a perfect spot for adventure enthusiasts.

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

8 Travel Trends 2019

Cox & Kings unveils trends that are set to define travel in 2019

INSTO Comes To Spain

The Tourism Observatory of Navarre has joined the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Jet Airways Focuses On Improving Cost Structure

Jet Airways Focuses On Improving Cost Structure

Madame Tussauds Marks India Debut With An Opening In New Delhi

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VFS Global Expands Cyprus VAC Network To 16 Cities

VFS Global Expands Cyprus VAC Network To 16 Cities

Cox & Kings Opens First Holiday Club Store In Mumbai

Cox & Kings Opens First Holiday Club Store In Mumbai

ADTOI Hosts 8th Convention In Vizag

With the aim to showcase a new destination to the domestic travel market, ADTOI hosted its 8th convention in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Apart from discussing the prevalent issues of the industry, the event unveiled the potential of the state beyond religious tourism

Changing The Face Of Adventure Travel In India

While training how to fly, Captain Swadesh Kumar, founder, Shikhar Travels, soon found his true passion in conquering the mountains of India. Having led numerous expeditions in the Himalayas, he speaks to Express TravelWorld on his journey and the transformation of adventure travel in the country

'Tamara Is Deeply Committed To Responsible Tourism'

Tamara Leisure Experiences recently launched Tamara Kodai in Kodaikanal. Shruti Shibulal, promoter and director - strategy and development, Tamara Leisure Experiences speaks about the exclusivity of her brand, focus on sustainable tourism and expansion plans.

'After 10 Years Of Various Expeditions Together,we Both Knew Everest Was Something That We Wanted To Do'

This interview is not about just adventure tourism but about life and its varied essence. Padma Shri Ajeet Bajaj, founder, Snow Leopard Adventures and his daughter Deeya Bajaj are the first father-daughter team from India to have successfully scaled Mount Everest. That's big news indeed. But what's bigger is their spirit, the aim to spread the word that the girl child is powerful and that the word conquer can never be used in conjunction with Mother Nature