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Jazeera Airways shifts to high gear on expansion

Jazeera Airways started flight operations in 2005 and grew modestly until 2017, reaching 17 destinations with a fleet of seven aircraft. Since 2017, the airline has grown dramatically. It now flies to 55 destinations with 19 aircraft. Romana Parvi, Regional Manager, South A sia, Jazeera Airways, shares more on the latest developments at the airline.

EgyptAir developing services to fit today's traveller's needs

EgyptA ir celebrated its 90th anniversary this year. The flag carrier of Egypt is one of the pioneer airlines and the first airline in the Middle East and A frica, and the seventh in the world to join IATA. TTJ interacts with Rasha A bdelmoneim, Country Manager, India and Sri Lanka, EgyptAir, to know more about the latest developments at the airline, which has the vision to deliver competitive customer service with true Egyptian spirit.

Thailand continues to attract the Indian destination wedding segment

When it comes to Indian destination weddings in South East Asia, Thailand clearly tops the list. This stunning country is warm and cosy all year round, making it an ideal wedding playground. It has the perfect ingredients for a great destination wedding. Whether it is a long multi-day function or an intimate ceremony, Thailand has the venues for all of it. Read on to know what the hotel and resort stakeholders in Thailand say about the anticipated wedding demand from India.

Japan ready to welcome Indian Tourists

Japan National Tourism Organization J NTO) Delhi office recently held seminars in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, announcing the opening of the Japanese borders for Indian FIT tourists on October 11, 2022. The events aimed at providing the latest updates about the new travel regulations and Japanese travel products to Indian travel industry partners. TTJ spoke to Yusuke Yamamoto, Executive Director of Japan National Tourism Organization J NTO), Delhi Office, to understand the path ahead.

For the Wedding Vows, Wow destinations some in Thailand

A destination wedding is a dream for many young couples who fantasize about taking their vows amidst beautiful views and picture-perfect backdrops. And with destination weddings very much in demand for the discerning Indian audience, Thailand is the place to head to if you are looking for an exotic setting for your prewedding shoots or to host a dream wedding or reception.

SAUDI ARABIA taking rapid strides toward luxury and sustainable tourism

The largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia, has hitherto been primarily known as the home to the two most holy cities of Islam and a country that is a major player in fulfilling the world's energy needs. However, the winds of change of perception are underway as the kingdom brings forth its historical, cultural, and natural wonders and showcases them to the world. With an earmarked investment of $800 billion into its tourism ecosystem by 2030, the kingdom is now ready to share its wonders with the global traveller. Megaprojects and developments combined with ambitious marketing plans now project a country making rapid strides into the future, redefining luxury, sustainability, and responsible tourism.

Committed to deliver excellence and take success to higher levels

As the new General Manager at The St. Regis Mumbai, the young Varun Chhibber leads a dynamic luxury team to sustain the hotel’s positioning as one of the most awarded hotels and as the preferred destination for the social elite. In this interaction with Varun, he comes across as determined, driven, and keen to take efforts to another level, from good to great. Here, he shares his hospitality experience and his new role at India’s most iconic and luxe hotel property.

Awaiting the inbound bounce back in 2023

Numen Hospitality handles a portfolio of 18 hotels spread across India. They provide sales and marketing support to branded and independent hotels and resorts. They also offer a comprehensive accommodation and banquet space solution for family travellers, corporates, and MICE travellers. Nidhi Gupta, Founder and Director, Numen Hospitality, shares her views on inbound travel and her expectations of 2023.

Marketing India crucial for inbound travel to make a positive comeback

With inbound travel not making the desired or expected recovery in the country post-COVID leaves a lot of unanswered questions. TT] speaks to Rajeev Kohli, Joint Managing Director, Creative Travel, well known for always candidly speaking his mind, where he shared his strong sentiments on the inbound travel scenario in this interaction.

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With inbound travel not making the desired or expected recovery in the country post-COVID leaves a lot of unanswered questions. TT] speaks to Rajeev Kohli, Joint Managing Director, Creative Travel, well known for always candidly speaking his mind, where he shared his strong sentiments on the inbound travel scenario in this interaction.

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.