ON RECORD
Dubai Inbound: Indian visitor’s profile
Dubai as a destination has evolved over the years as a tourist destination and so has the Indian visitor to the city. Though as a destination it is well-known for its tourist appeal, it is fast getting recognised as a business destination. ...read more>>
 
 A Day in the Life of
Describing Rahul Nath, MD - India and Middle East, FCm Travel Solutions in one sentence it will be on the lines of ‘living life in the fast lane'
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 IN CONVERSATION
Ajay Prakash, General Secretary, TAFI talks about his recent election to the Board of Directors for World Travel Agents Associations Alliance and the issues that will be highlighted through WTAAA and benefits to the Indian travel industry
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 VIEW POINT
The Unfair Sex
To be a woman and stay at the same place means to learn to run twice as hard. This statement, coming as it did from an industry colleague is a poignant reminder of how difficult life can be for the fairer sex. That the term ‘fairer sex,’ with its patronising air, is accepted as a usual way to denote females amply underlines the issue.
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 DESTINATION INSIGHT
Delhi:An amalgam of Old & new
As the capital of the country, Delhi is a natural destination for both inbound and domestic travellers. The city, which is the venue for the Common Wealth Games in 2010 is a rare blend of rich past and vibrant present.
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This Week's Top Headlines
Royal Danish Embassy opens new visa application centre in New Delhi
  The Royal Danish Embassy opened a new visa application centre in New Delhi recently. It has tied-up with VFS Services Global Pvt. Ltd. to operate the new application centre. The new centre was set up to curtail the processing time of visa applications, which takes about  ...read more>>
 
Govt to have a regulator for aviation by year end
  In a recent development, the government has announced plans of deputing an independent regulatory body for the aviation industry by year end. The proposed body will be formed with the main objective of regulating matters relating to ...read more>>
 
TAT launches Champion Agent Programme in India
  In a first of its kind in South and South East Asia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Amazing Thailand Champion Agent Training Programme in India. The launch took place at a three-day training workshop at the Goa Marriott Resort, which  ...read more>>
 
TAAI NR website to provide special hotel rates to members
  The Northern Region of Travel Agents Association of India’s website will soon have a link on the homepage, which will have special hotel rates and pricing for the TAAI NR members. This facility will be available to  ...read more>>
 
NACIL rationalising operations via common routes, pricing structures, schedules
  National Aviation Company India Ltd (NACIL) is currently rationalising its operations both domestically and internationally. The company formed after the merger of Air India and India is forming strategies to enhance the airline’s operations and turn it into a profitable venture.  ...read more>>
 
Silent Valley Wilderness Tours to invest in Eco and Agro Tourism
  Silent Valley Wilderness Tours, a Kolkata-based tour operator and promoter of resorts is planning to promote Eco and Agro Tourism and will develop resorts in unexplored destinations. It has identified land in rural areas of North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal and in Orissa, Sikkim and   ...read more>>
 
Nature Trails on an expansion drive
  Mumbai based Nature Trails (I) Pvt. Ltd, is on an expansion drive and is scouting for sites in Rajasthan and Karnataka. The company, which owns four properties (Durshet, Vikramghad, Sajan and Dabhosa) and a camp site at Tapola with tented accommodation, is focusing on promoting  ...read more>>
   
J B Aviation plans to start scheduled chopper service by September 2008 in South India
  Coimbatore based JB Aviation is planning to launch scheduled chopper services in South India and has acquired land for a helipad in Ooty. The company, which is awaiting approval from The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is planning to start the service to   ...read more>>
   
Trav Tech Solutions launches Rezotel, an extension to Voyager Hotel CRS
  Trav Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd, a solution provider for the travel and hospitality industry, announced the launch of Rezotel, an extension of the Voyager Hotel software last week. The Voyager Hotel launched in  ...read more>>
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