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| COVERSTORY |
 ‘Highway’ to Tourism growth
Exploring a destination by road has an unique appeal. The concept has been explored world over with ‘Self-Drive’ or even through Walking Tours. In India, this is a nascent segment, which is yet to be tapped. Krupa Vora takes you through the speed breakers and smooth lanes of road tourism…
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| ON RECORD |
 Gujarat Inbound: Tourist Arrivals
Spurred with immense growth for the tourism industry in the neighbouring states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Goa, Gujarat is now paving its way to be in the forefront of India’s tourism map. The state, which is ranked as the country’s Best State for investments by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), contributes 2.5 per cent of the country’s GDP
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| DESTINATION INSIGHT |
 Ahmedabad: More than a MICE destination
Seventh largest city in India with a population of over five million, Ahmedabad is an interesting mix of old and the new. Billed as the commercial capital of Gujarat, the city, which has been recording a large number of visitors from MICE and VFR segments, is now being pushed by the state government as a major tourism hub. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) has been marketing the city as a leisure destination at an international level
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| This Week's Top Headlines |
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DGCA issues CAR to airlines for refund norms |
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The much-debated issue of refund of airline tickets has been now brought to the forefront by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by issuing a Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) letter to the airlines. As per this CAR dated May 22, 2008 all scheduled and non-scheduled carriers will
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Orbitz Worldwide partners with Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces |
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Orbitz Worldwide, a global online travel company has entered into a strategic partnership with Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces. Under the partnership, Taj will make its global collection of nearly 80 hotels and resorts available through a portfolio of Orbitz Worldwide brands, including orbitz.com, ....read more>> |
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India not ready for 100 per cent e-ticketing: TAAI |
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The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has expressed its deep concern and dismay over the 1st June, 2008 deadline imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on airlines to switch over completely to e-tickets. According to the TAAI, not all airlines are ...read more>> |
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Fuel turmoil to re-write US carrier balance in Asia |
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According to a recent CAPA report, the current fuel price turmoil will drive some significant long-term macro structural and competitive changes in the airline industry. But some key route regions are already seeing an impact, including the strategically important US-Asia market. ...read more>> |
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Etihad to Forge Closer Links with Malaysia Airlines |
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According to a recent CAPA report, Etihad Airways is set to forge closer links with Malaysia Airlines, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This will potentially see the two national airlines add destinations to their international networks and offer ...read more>> |
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Emirates signs 100th interline e-ticketing agreement |
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Emirates Airlines recently concluded its 100th interline e-ticketing agreement, thus making its e-ticketing product more widely available, enabling more travellers to enjoy the benefits of e-tickets when flying with Emirates. According to an official communiqué, the Dubai-based airline...read more>> |
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