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| COVERSTORY |
 Trends in Indian Outbound
Indian outbound is fast becoming the hot seat for many countries to encash on the lucrative Indian traveller, who has now evolved from the plain itinerary follower to the experiential traveller.
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| SPECIAL FEATURE |
 Ecotourism: Spreading its roots in India
Ecotourism in India is fast gaining prominence and more attention. All stakeholders of tourism industry are looking to cash in on the opportunities in this niche segment. The Centre and states are also gradually realising the immense potential of ecotourism, as India has all the ingredients required to be a world class eco-tourist destination
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| FOCAL POINT |
 Way to Go in Spain
After buzzing around the world for thirty years, we have lost our hearts to Spain. So, for all our colleagues in the travel industry, here is something that will prove useful when you start opening to the Spanish market. Waking up to the potential of Spain, and visiting it, especially the Southern province of Andalucia, will make you aware of its attractive familiar exotic destination
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| This Week's Top Headlines |
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Samer Majali elected Chairman of IATA |
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At the on-going International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meet being held in Portugal, it has been announced that Samer Majali, CEO, Royal Jordanian has been elected Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors....read more>> |
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Airline growth deteriorating sharply: IATA report |
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According to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) news report, IATA’s latest statement on international traffic, for the month of April, 2008 continues to show a gloomy picture as growth slows across the world and load factors reflect a remorselessly downward trend. It is seen ...read more>> |
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Malaysia continues to issue Visa on Arrival for Indians |
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Contrary to recent news reports published about Malaysia withdrawing Visa on Arrival facility for Indians and Bangladeshis, the Tourism Malaysia office in Mumbai, has announced that Indians are still being issued the Visa on Arrival. “There is no need to panic as the government at the ...read more>> |
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Air India Express to expand operations to Dubai |
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Air India Express, which currently operates 48 flights per week to Dubai from 12 Indian cities, will now also have flights to Dubai from Hyderabad, Goa and Pune, effective from next month. The flight from Hyderabad to Dubai, effective June 5, 2008, will operate three times a week on ...read more>> |
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Arunachal Pradesh to add four tourism circuits |
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Arunachal Pradesh, will soon be on India tourism map with the relaxation of its foreign tourist arrival policy into the state. As per a recent development, Arunachal Pradesh government has granted a relaxation on the stay permit for foreign visitors, extending it to a month from ...read more>> |
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HKTB to launch MICE campaign in India |
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Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently announced a shift in its marketing strategy and will be concentrating on the MICE and family segments in India. The Board will soon launch a MICE campaign in India. The strategies to be adopted to tap these segments will focus on ...read more>> |
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TAAS urges Sikkim Government to implement Tourism Trade Act |
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The Travel Agents Association of Sikkim (TAAS) has urged the Sikkim government to implement the Tourism Trade Act (TTA), which was approved recently by the state cabinet. Under the proposed Act, different travel agencies, hotels and travel transporters will be classified, as per their infrastructure, facilities and ...read more>> |
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