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Thailand bags four PATA Gold Awards 2017
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and two Thai tourism operators have won the PATA Gold […]
Spain keen on more cinema projects like ZNMD to boost outreach, says Director Ignacio Gutierrez
Spain has been a major beneficiary of cinema based outreach. Post ZNMD, the Mediterranean country […]
Eyeing the Middle and Africa, Ezeego1 expands B2B outreach in the region
With an eye on tapping the lucrative Middle East market in the B2B travel and […]
Thailand introduces family app for enhancing experience
Another innovation from The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in their working with True Corporation […]
Sri Lanka Tourism digital campaign to kick off in January
After many announcements of a digital promotional campaign this year, Sri Lanka Tourism finally confirmed […]
Bali is most searched honeymoon destinations: Ezeego1.com
According to online travel portal Ezeego1.com, Bali tops the list of the most desired honeymoon […]
Creating awareness about New Zealand’s diverse tourism products a major challenge in India: Steven Dixon
Steven Dixon, Regional Manager, South and South-East Asia, Tourism New Zealand is bullish on the […]
Middle India travellers driving the honeymoon segment, says Rajeev Kale
Buoyed by a rising number of middle-class Indian travellers, seeking a unique experience, Thomas Cook […]
Norwegian Cruise Line bullish on India, plans to expand fleet, says Steve Odell
Steve Odell, SVP & Managing Director Asia Pacific at Norwegian Cruise Line, speaking to TourismFirst […]
India second biggest source market for Titlis Engelberg, says Rayo Choksi
Titlis Engelberg remains a top draw for the Indian outbound, now the second biggest market […]
ITB China 2018 opens for online registrations
Special discount for exhibitors who register until 31 August – second ITB China will take […]
Frankfurt showcases its potential as a eco-friendly and sustainable destination.
Are you a fan of eco-travel? Do you like to get around town on your […]
Guevara Manzo new WTTC President and CEO; advocates industry to come together
Governor of Mexico Gloria Guevara Manzo is the new President and CEO of the London […]
Changing profile, stronger air-connectivity working well for Ethiopia: Tadesse Tilahun
Banking on the changing profile of the Indian outbound, supplemented by a young fleet of […]
Jumeirah group keen on India, eyeing expansion in key markets: Linda Lewis
Jumeriah Group has been a trend-setter in the luxury space. Its dominance in the Dubai […]
South Africa to continue tapping travel agents, diversifying experience quotient: Hanneli Slabber
The South African Tourism board recently organised travel agent tourism programmes in key destinations across […]
New-age travellers buying differently, changing set trends
A heavy-weight panel consisting of who’s who of the outbound industry engaged in a free […]
Address the need for joint promotion of experiences to muscle up regional tourism, says Nepal Tourism CEO
The South Asian region, despite home to some of the most unique products and experiences […]
Japan will expand outreach with increased cultural and tourism events : Ambassador Hiramatsu
In his keynote address titled “Tourism as a two-way business for mutual economic and social […]
Thailand clocks 17% growth from Indian shores
Figures released by the Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports show that during the first […]
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launches ‘Marsa Al Arab’ in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the […]
Air India to connect Delhi to Stockholm
– Air India to start direct flight connecting the two capital cities – Air India […]
Oman Tourism conducts four-city India roadshow
Looking to boost tourist traffic from India, the Ministry of Tourism in association with Oman […]
At ATM 2017, Gulf Countries Council turns to India to boost tourism in the region
Colliers International shared their findings about the Indian market being the biggest gainer in terms […]
New York remains a top draw but concerns loom over government’s diktat: Fred Dixon
It was an unusual interview, more a free-wheeling chat over various facets of travel and […]
Investment into tourism has given Bahrain a distinct identity in the Gulf region: Sunil Mathapati
One of the few countries in the gulf region that is bereft of oil, Bahrain […]
Malaysia will focus on positioning itself as a destination for the niche segment and family outbound from India, says Tourism Minister
The Days when Malaysia was clubbed with a planned visit to Singapore and Thailand by […]
Niche and cinema tourism fuelling outbound to Thailand; trend to continue in 2017
The leisure segment has been going strong, registering an annual double-digit growth. However, increasing numbers […]
Frankfurt: Culture, heritage, and F&B make it much more than a layover
Annette Biener, Head of Marketing for Frankfurt and the Region listed out some of the […]
New York: 2016 is another record year as the city continues its tourism effort holistically
New York City is a true melting pot of cultures, languages and people, making it […]
Malaysia: plans to unveil new products and destinations to regain lost momentum
Sulaiman Suip, Director, North & East India operations, Tourism Malaysia expressed hope that the shortfall in […]
Outbound will remain unfazed to the cash crunch; we expect business to grow by 10-15%
Given the nature of international travel, both, short-haul and long-haul, with bookings and itineraries ironed […]
Abu Dhabi: Connectivity and luxury hotels aid in its foray to attract wedding outbound
After having successfully hosted the recently held TAAI Convention, Abu Dhabi is likely to gain […]
Peru: Heady mix of history, food and ecology makes tourism count for national growth
Peru is a treasure trove of culture and history, with several World Heritage Sites in […]
Germany: Affordability USP, barrier-free movement making tourism accessible to all
Contrary to the popular belief of Germany being an expensive destination, it is one of […]
Uniqueness of a destination and its offerings integral to One& Only’s foray
Ivy Kwan, outlined how a destination and its unique attributes remained central to the group’s […]
Italian luxury resort has a lesson for hotels aiming at eco-sustaining excellence
Active eco-sustenance with deep environmental consciousness is the future of progressive global hospitality. The grand […]
Tourism largest contributor to Maldivian economy; India an important source market
India will remain a close partner in cooperation on many facets of bilateral ties including […]
Simon Destinations make their Indian foray with an eye on shopping outbound
TourismFirst caught up with Kristen Eposito-Vice President of Tourism & Marketing Alliances, Simon Property Group, […]
Focus on creating memories, experiences for the modern day incentive traveller: Paul Miller
It was time to acquire a much wider gamut of offerings for service providers to […]
Expect the Trump administration to be more active on the tourism front
The bonhomie between the tourism industries in India and the USA is most likely to […]
Nightlife and cuisines entice outbound to Israel; connectivity needs to be addressed
More Indians were beginning to take to Israel as awareness about its thriving nightlife and […]
In the making, Dubai Parks and Resorts set to muscle up port city’s tourism offerings
To be thrown open for visitors from 31st October 2016, Dubai Parks and Resorts is […]
BRAND USA’s PPP model ideal for mutually leveraging resources, says CEO Thompson
Christopher L Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA was in the capital recently. In a […]
Taiwan intensifies MICE outreach with publicity of streamlined group visa policy
In an attempt to shore up MICE traffic from Indian shores, Taiwan intends to highlight […]
Korea undertaking phase-wise promotion to overcome lack of awareness: Byungsun Lee
Byungsun Lee, Director, Korea Tourism Organisation detailed how Korea was systematically unveiling its new offerings […]
Tour operators and agents must push to reposition Dubai as a luxury destination
Syed A Asim, Executive Director, Bonton Group of Companies bats for a concerted effort from […]
In a boost to leisure travel, outbound taking to weddings in Dubai: Kulwant Singh
Kulwant Singh, CEO and MD, Car Fare and Lama Groups LCC noted that higher incomes […]
Technology has transformed the business of travel representation: Amit Kishore
The Indian economy is very strong and middle-class disposable incomes have been rising very fast. […]
Spain senses no competition in attracting cinema tourism from India, asserts Counsellor
Alluring tax rebates, picturesque locations and technical assistance are some USPs that are likely to […]
Seychelles sets its sight on wedding segment after leisure takes to the Island nation
After registering an impressive 183 percent growth in Indian outbound in 2015, compared to the […]
Trinidad and Tobago will focus on cultural links with India to increase outbound
With a noticeable increase in numbers, thanks to sports and cinema tourism, Trinidad and Tobago […]
T&T growing on niche outbound; keen on tapping historical linkages to promote tourism
Trinidad and Tobago has a strong historical connect to India, dating back to the days […]
New York’s official tourism website, NYCgo.com gets a makeover; smarter interface aids to ‘ease of travel’
New York has long been one of the most frequented tourist cities in the world. […]
‘Joy of life’, Mediterranean offerings makes Greece an ideal Indian outbound, says envoy
His Excellency Panos Kalogeropoulos, Ambassador of Greece believes that his nation’s offerings like ‘joy of […]
Newly established, Oman Convention Bureau set to strengthen its MICE offerings
With the recently established convention bureau by the Ministry of Tourism, Oman is set to […]
Macy’s offerings in-sync with every city’s character makes it a key American product for outbound
In an exclusive interview, Keri Hanson, Marketing Director, Macy’s USA outlined how shopping was a […]
Air Asiana to operate five flights a week from Delhi; Korea better positioned as a premier destination, says Director, Korea Tourism Organization
Speaking with TF, Byugnsun Lee, Director, Korea Tourism Organization said that there has been a […]
Zambia to revive its national carrier; Delhi-Lusaka may soon have direct connectivity again
Speaking to TF at the sidelines of Zambia road-show held recently at the Park Hotel […]
India-Mongolia bilateral connect: from spiritual neighbours to strategic partners
Ambassador of Mongolia Gonchig GANBOLD, Ambassador of Mongolia presented his credentials to the President of […]
Mandarin Oriental hotels show the way to celebrate an international cause: Global Wellness Day
As a leader in spa and wellness in the hospitality industry, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group […]
Honeymooners lead leisure travel into Mauritius; will focus on Golf tourism, says Vivek Anand
What is the scale of Indian outbound to Mauritius?We closed 2015 with figures of 72,145 […]
Growing Indian business, investments helping MICE movement: CEO, Zambia tourism agency
Growing business interest of some major Indian corporate conglomerates is pushing MICE numbers at an […]
India could emerge as a key market in the near future; old-school the trend in luxury, says Julie Wagner
Trends in the luxury segment point towards a definitive shift towards old-school ways of hospitality […]
Macau has all the ingredients to make it a family and cultural destination; incentives helping drive MICE
‘The Vegas of East’ has many facets that are yet to find traction in the […]
Jordan keen to augment wedding segment; sets sight on new markets to enhance footfalls
Jordan is a nation with plenty of tourist attractions. A concoction of ancient ruins and […]
Delhi and Mumbai may soon have direct flights to Male: Maldivian envoy
Maldives and India have been close partners for many years. The diplomatic ties between the […]
Turkey keen to form joint working group to promote tourism
Turkey, a tourism powerhouse in the world, has proposed to the Indian Ministry of Tourism […]
Phillip Island showcases the power of conservation in creating a unique product
Not many places in the world can boast of activities where tourists can hand-feed Koala […]
Italy bets on its areas of expertise to boost bilateral trade and tourism
Bilateral trade has long been the most reliable barometer of engagement between nations. Going by […]
India continues to be Bhutan’s top source market; Buddhist tourism continues to power footfalls
Bhutan’s uniqueness not only lies in its plethora of sites and temples that make it […]
Oman’s niche offerings, robust marketing could create a pull for the outbound
Given that Oman’s reputation as a wedding destination has risen in the last few years, […]
India invests in Maldives hotels; Minister Moosa Zameer assures more flights
Maldives has a similar culture and cuisine which binds both the nations, feels Maldives Tourism […]
Hong Kong’s Harbour City mall exhibits the power of shopping in boosting footfalls
Shopping is a major tourist draw and destinations can leverage it to boost their tourism […]
We will focus on IT, pharma, F&B and equestrian sector to boost bilateral connect: Irish envoy
Sister Nivedita, Annie Besant, James Cousins and W B Yeats are some of the important […]
Nevada keen on enhanced student exchange and ‘sister cities’, says Lt. Governor
Nevada needs no introduction. With the iconic Las Vegas by its side, its tourism pull […]
Enhanced economic exchange key to stronger tourism connect, notes Mongolian Ambassador
As Mongolia and India celebrate sixty years of diplomatic ties, it is time to re-look […]
Indonesia to target tier-2 and 3 cities; direct flights may commence after Garuda Airline’s fleet expansion
Indonesia is aiming to widen its presence in India by focusing on secondary and tertiary […]
India SA’s biggest market in Asia; will continue to invest more here than in China, says Hanneli Slabber
Hoping to regain the lost steam because of the visa mismanagement issue, Hanneli Slabber, Country […]
More connectivity will boost numbers; explore cinema and theatre, suggests Korean envoy
In an exclusive with TF, Korean envoy Cho Hyun shared that with a palpable sense […]
India second biggest Asian market for Sweden Massive investment in tourism to boost online outreach
As Sweden embarks on an ambitious undertaking, infusing over 70 million SEK in the tourism […]
Rwanda projects ‘new destination appeal’; Rwandair coming to Mumbai from September ’16
Rwanda is one of the most successful nations in Africa which has steadily been attracting […]
Czech Republic keen on resuming direct air connectivity between the two countries
The new ambassador of the Czech Republic in India, Milan Horvoka, has committed to explore […]
The Learning Curve: Crafting of a Tourism Legend Santa’s Success Story
He was born in Turkey in AD 280, so we couldn’t, possibly, have met him. […]
No drop seen in number of visa applications, says French ambassador Francois Richier
France and India have been all-weather allies. The bilateral ties between the two are only […]
Language & food no handicap; want Korea to become a preferred getaway, says Director (Tourism)
Korea’s positioning as the third top destination, globally, in the MICE and corporate segment is […]
Cologne’s heritage management a lesson for India; Indian influx doubles in the past 5 years
Calling the tourism offerings of Cologne multi-faceted, he hopes to cash in on its growing […]
Germany plans to welcome a million guests from Indian shores by 2020
Driven by attractive incentives, in-expensive travel and plenty of activities on offer, Germany is gaining […]
Baden-Baden’s success lies in affordable luxury; gains toehold as a niche sports getaway
Known primarily as a niche spa destination, Baden-Baden is also gaining a toehold in the […]
India a key market for us, says Andrea Filippi, ED- Worldwide sales, Belmond Group
Andrea, Executive Director – Worldwide sales, is bullish on the Indian luxury market in the […]
Indian cuisine scores high at Hannover
As part of the Indian effort at Hannover Fair, the food served through the India […]
Tourism can put the country back on the road to recovery
Nepal suffered nature’s fury over the last fortnight. The loss of lives and property has […]
Tourism in Nepal will revive soon
The massive earthquake which occurred on April 25, 2015 has obviously shaken tourism industry in […]
Much of Nepal’s tourism assets remain intact
“This isn’t an easy time for Nepal, people’s feelings are naturally muddled, after such a […]
San Francisco – The Dream Destination
It’s a dream city for any tourist in the world. Over one-third of its population […]
New York City’s hottest new hotel openings in 2015
New York which boasts of highest number of hotel rooms in any global city is […]
City tourism on the driver’s seat in Europe
Does it pay for a mega city with tourism magnets (natural or man-made) drawing visitors […]
Adding new routes in India will depend on market demand
Tigerair, the low cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been operating in India for […]
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Storms around Cape Horn
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR), the Emirate’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR), safely […]
Germany consolidates its position as top notch MICE destination
The economic climate in Europe may not have exactly improved considerably vis-à-vis other global pockets. […]
Direct flights between India and Vietnam to boost economic ties
Far away from its war-ravaged image, Vietnam is today considered to be a rising economic […]
Canada gets closer with non-stop flights from Delhi
Air Canada will be flying once again to New Delhi, with 4 flights weekly later […]