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 COVERSTORY

North East region is developing Eco, Rural and Adventure segments to realise tourism potential
The North East region of India abounds in natural beauty and culture. Off late, many tourism initiatives have put the often neglected area into limelight. TravelBiz Monitor charts the activities undertaken by various states in order to become preferred tourists destinations
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 IN CONVERSATION
‘We are expecting 2,000 overnights from India by 2009’
Kuusamo Lapland, the Northern region of Finland is now looking at positioning itself as a potential tourism destination for India’s incentive market. Tuija Sulkinoja, Coordinator – International Tourism, Kuusamo Lapland, spoke to TravelBiz Monitor about the various strategies, target audience and future activities of Lapland in India to boost tourism in the region
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 GUEST COLUMN
Tying up the North for tourism promotion By N K Sharma, Professor of tourism, ITFT Chandigarh
India’s economic reforms have given impetus to Indian tourism. Not only, is there a continuing product improvement but there has also been a phenomenal growth in the infrastructure, which augurs well for its development in the future. Tourism is now being projected as the new engine of growth and
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 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Punam Singh, Chief Representative, Visit London
Punam Singh, Chief Representative, Visit London dreamt of becoming a commercial pilot or an animal conservationist during her childhood. TravelBiz Monitor gets her to share her daily routine, her likes, dislikes and more
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 DESTINATION INSIGHT

Oslo: Sculpted beauty
A city surrounded by hills and packed with Museums, Oslo has many variations for tourists. TravelBiz Monitor explores this scenic city where the Fjords end and natural lush cityscapes enamour one and all…
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This Week's Top Headlines
The Jewel Hospitality Group launches luxury caravans
  The Jewel Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Psyche Hospitality Enterprises Limited (PHEL), a Delhi-based hospitality and tourism consultancy company, has rolled out luxury caravans to service certain select tourism ...read more>>
   
Tourism convention at VGGIS 2009 witnesses Rs 55,000 crore worth MoU’s for the state
  At the opening day of the fourth Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2009 today at Science City Ahmedabad, a whopping Rs 55,000 crore worth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were signed at ...read more>>
   
Swisstours introduces agent.swisstoursonline.com in India
  Swisstours, the holiday division of Swiss International Air Lines has introduced its B2B portal in India named agent.swisstoursonline.com. The website will provide agents with unique login ids to book packages for ...read more>>
   
TAFI to hold annual convention from August 6 -9, 2009
  Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Managing Committee, which met in Mumbai, last week has decided to hold their annual convention from August 6-9, 2009. Pradip Lulla, President, TAFI informed that the ...read more>>
Airnetz launches yachtnetz website, online yacht charter service
  Airnetz Aviation Pvt. Ltd. is revolutionising the already growing yacht charter market in India with the launch of its online yacht charter service www.yachtnetz.com. This is the first time such a service ...read more>>
   
MoT complies data of FTAs and FEE in the tourism industry for last year
  According to a PIB release, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) recently compiled monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) on the basis of data received from major airports ...read more>>
   
Air Works to invest USD 40 million to augment aviation facilities by end of next fiscal
  The aviation services provider Air Works will invest close to USD 40 million by the end of next fiscal. The investment will be made to augment aviation facilities in Bangalore, Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata and Delhi, among ...read more>>
   
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels commences operations
  Royal Rajasthan on Wheels (RROW) started its maiden journey yesterday from New Delhi, with the government promising to launch similar services in more states. Ambika Soni, Union Minister, Tourism and ...read more>>
   
Kingfisher Airlines to revive its air connectivity to Srinagar to promote tourism in the state
  At a press conference held recently in Srinagar, Vijay Mallya, Chairman, Kingfisher Airlines while addressing the media said that the tourism industry in Kashmir has been suffering immensely, therefore in order to ...read more>>
   
MP Tourism to organise ethnic fashion show and movie exhibition at Surajkund Crafts Mela
  In an effort to promote the state, Madhya Pradesh Tourism will organise an ethnic fashion show at the Surajkund Crafts Mela to depict the fabric culture of the state. The fashion show will take place from ...read more>>
   
Sharp fall in travel agents in India with IATA accreditation
  According to a recent report in the Mint by Regina Anthony Nair, around 123 travel agents in India have either voluntarily surrendered their International Air Transport Association (IATA) accreditations or saw them ....read more>>
   
Singapore Airlines to withdraw few flights from India effective January 26, 2009
  Singapore Airlines (SQ), the flag carrier of Singapore is going to withdraw few flights from Indian cities effective January 26, 2009. The carrier is going to withdraw its Delhi flight SQ 405 ...read more>>
   
TAFI – Western Region suggests penalising member agents still selling SQ tickets post withdrawal of support
  Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) – Western Region yesterday held a meeting at Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai, which was attended by about 50-60 member agents. The main agenda of the ...read more>>
   
FRHI aims to establish its presence in India by 2015
  Canada-based hotel chain, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), aims to create an extensive hotel portfolio in the Indian market. The Group plans to introduce all its three brands, namely, ...read more>>
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