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 COVERSTORY

Social Networking Sites: Emerging Marketing Tool
The deep penetration and popularity of social networking sites across all age groups has led advertisers across industries to stand up and take notice of this potential marketing tool. TravelBiz Monitor examines the potential of these sites for the travel and hospitality industry
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 IN CONVERSATION
‘Indian OTAs have adopted strategies that worked in mature markets like US & Europe’
The best known platform for online travel industry in India – EyeforTravel is back. Simon Carkeek, Executive Director, EyeforTravel acquaints TravelBiz Monitor with the event, online trends and also the future of Indian online travel
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 BIG DEBATE

Customised Packages v/s Dynamic Packages
Discerning travellers are aware of their needs than ever before. Vishal Suri - Chief Operating Officer, Leisure - Outbound, Thomas Cook India Ltd. and Yogesh Rathi, CEO, Etours CRS debate on the advantages of customised packages and dynamic packages respectively in this week's Big Debate
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 PERSPECTIVE

Cost Effective Measures: The New Global Mantra
The only news one hears or reads nowadays is of declining stock markets, cash crunch or cost effective measures being adopted by various companies and this is not just restricted to travel. In times like these many global reports, however, state that Indian consumers will ...read more>>
 
 VIEW POINT
The real Madrid and the unreal New Delhi
2010 is significant for New Delhi and India, 2016 is important for Madrid and Spain. But it is interesting to see how the two are preparing for their
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This Week's Top Headlines
MoT to meet travel trade to discuss industry issues
  The Secretary of Tourism, S Banerjee, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has called for a meeting with various travel and tourism bodies in India on November 20, 2008 at 10am. The main objective of the meet is to discuss the current situation in the industry with ...read more>>
   
Vijay Mallya seeks government nod for stake sale in Kingfisher Airlines
  According to a PTI report, Vijay Mallya Chairman of Kingfisher Airlines Yesterday, said that he had received several enquiries from global carriers for a stake in his Kingfisher Airlines. The airline last night also cleared their dues of over Rs 286 crore to the ....read more>>
   
Jet Airways obtains regulatory approval for the use of RNAV1
  According to a release from Jet Airways yesterday, the airline has become the first one in India to have obtained regulatory approval for the use of RNAV1 (Area Navigation) for its fleet of jet aircraft. The approval has been granted subsequent to the Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures ....read more>>
 
Hotel industry responds to Ministry's call
  In the wake of global recession, the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has advised its member hotels to slash the room tariffs by 15 to 20 per cent. This move will also portray India as a cheaper destination compared to other ...read more>>
Austrian Airlines to pull out of Mumbai by March 2009
  In a recent development, Austrian Airlines – the flag carrier of Austria is planning to cease its Mumbai operations by March next year. A source in Mumbai close to the development said, “The carrier has been holding internal meetings since last month ...read more>>
   
Singapore Airlines limits passenger load factor decline in October ’08
  Singapore Airlines (SIA) recorded a three per cent year-on-year growth in systemwide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) in October this year, while capacity (measured in available seat kilometres) grew by 4.1 per cent ...read more>>
   
Investors flee airlines as traffic weakens, fuel surcharges fall
  Airline share prices suffered earlier this week in Asia as optimism over China's economic stimulus package faded and investors focused on the risks to regional growth. The sell-off comes as dozens of Asia Pacific airlines reduce their fuel surcharges ...read more>>
   
Sarovar Hotels and IndiGo Airlines announce marketing tie-up
  Sarovar Hotels and IndiGo Airlines, a low-cost domestic airline, recently announced a marketing tie-up to offer customers the benefit of hassle free travel and stay. Through this tie up, Sarovar Hotels will sell combined holiday packages, which will include airfare, room ...read more>>
   
Tourism growth in Asia to slump
  Tourism experts believe the world will only see a strong recovery of travel and tourism in 2010, accelerating to new records in 2011 and 2012. “Our challenge is to see through the pressures of today and prepare for a different world,” said Rolf Freitag, President ...read more>>
   
Air Arabia signs contract with Airbus for ten additional A320 aircraft
  Low Cost Carrier (LCC), Air Arabia announced yesterday that it has signed a contract with Airbus for ten additional A320 aircraft. The contract follows an earlier agreement, which was signed end of last year for 34 A320 aircraft. The carrier currently operates ....read more>>
   
Yunnan Tourism signs MoU on tourism exchange with West Bengal
  In a bid to strengthen the industrial and tourism cooperation with India, Yunnan Provincial Tourism Administration (Yunnan Tourism) is focusing on tourism exchange with West Bengal. Yunnan Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ....read more>>
   
Egencia launches its fully-localised service in India to strengthen its global footprint
  Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. company yesterday announced the launch of its services in India. Based in Gurgaon, Egencia India, providing corporate management services, will offer companies fully localised service and content combined with Egencia’s ....read more>>
   
Carnival Cruises augments cruise education among travel agents
  Carnival Cruises, in order to augment cruise holidaying among Indian travellers, has made available its entire fleet consisting of 22 ships for FAM trips for Indian agents. The agents can select any ship of the company for a FAM trip at reduced rates ...read more>>
   
Sama Airlines to operate double daily flights on Mumbai – Dammam route from January 2009
  Saudi Arabia-based Low Cost Carrier (LCC), Sama Airlines commenced thrice weekly operations on the Mumbai – Dammam route from day before yesterday The airline is offering 'All-Economy' services on this route by deploying B 737 – 300 aircraft with ....read more>>
   
Jet Airways to re-launch Bangalore-Mangalore services from December 1, 2008
  Jet Airways will reintroduce daily service on the Bangalore-Mangalore sector with effect from December 1, 2008. Flight 9W 3561 will depart from Bangalore at 8:55 am and arrive at Mangalore at 9:55 am. The return flight 9W 3562 will leave Mangalore at 10:25 am and reach Bangalore at 11:25 am. ...read more>>
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