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 COVER STORY

Cashing in on the rains: Monsoon and Wellness Tourism
JWith the rainy season just around the corner, Monsoon and Wellness Tourism, the two segments will become the buzz words for the tourism industry across India. TravelBiz Monitor examine the strategies and initiatives taken up by the Ministry of Tourism, state tourism boards and trade to capitalise on the potential of these niche segments
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 IN CONVERSATION
‘Monsoon and Wellness Tourism are set to become one of the USP of India’
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has gone out of its way to promote Monsoon and Wellness Tourism. Leena Nandan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) tells Blessy Chettiar the initiatives MoT takes to promote the niche tourism products

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 ON RECORD
INDIA OUTLOOK 2009
India's airline industry is expected to post a combined operating loss of USD 2 billion for the 12 months ending March 31,2009. The financial performance of Indian carriers has been repeatedly battered since 2005 by deep discounting, fluctuations in fuel price, slowing demand and depreciation of the Indian rupee. TravelBiz Monitor presents the aviation analysis of the research titled 'India Aviation Outlook and Leading Global Risks 2009' conducted by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA).
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This Week's Top Headlines
Ministry of Tourism considers White Paper to boost domestic tourism
  In a bid to give further impetus to the domestic tourism industry of India, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is considering a White Paper for the same. A White Paper is a report or a guide that addresses problems and ....read more>>
Singapore-based Holiday Designers Pte Ltd. keen to expand in Indian market in next two years
 

Singapore-based Holiday Designers Pte Ltd., an inbound tour operator mostly catering to FIT, Groups and MICE segments is keen on expanding its branch offices in India in next two years. The company is looking at ...read more>>

TAFI to hold annual convention 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand
  Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) will hold its 2009 annual convention in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Confirming the same to TravelBiz Monitor, Capt. Pramod Kohli, Chairman – Convention committee, TAFI, ...read more>>
Spain Tourism Board to open its first India office in Mumbai tomorrow
  The latest entrant to cash in on the fast growing Indian outbound market is Spain Tourism Board that will set shop in India by opening an office in Mumbai. The inauguration of the 33rd worldwide Spain Tourism ...read more>>
CAPA India to invest Rs 600 crore to set up aeropark in Navi Mumbai
  According to a PTI report, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), the Indian arm of the Australia based aviation consultancy and advisory services firm is setting up an aeropark in Navi Mumbai with an ....read more>>
Jet Airways Konnect enhances its pan-India network with the introduction of five new flights
  Jet Airways’ new all-economy service Jet Airways Konnect will enhance its network to introduce five new services, including four from Kolkata, effective from tomorrow. The airline will enhance air connectivity within ...read more>>
Mercury Travels promotes Europe offering value-based packages this year
  In a bid to cash in on European destinations that have become extremely value-based and affordable, Mumbai-based, Mercury Travels has introduced innovative packages to European destinations like Germany, . ...read more>>
DGCA plans to make mandatory for airlines operating in India to report flight data
  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) plans to make it mandatory for airlines operating in the country to report the time of arrival and departures of their flights, and delays, if any. According to report ...read more>>
MHRIL unveils Mahindra Homestays in India
  Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL), a part of the GBP three billion Mahindra Group, unveiled its new hospitality brand Mahindra Homestays in Delhi on May 15, 2009. Mahindra Homestays provides ...read more>>
Kerala Tourism to soon announce tie-up with any leading Indian airline to make the destination more accessible
  In a move to make the holiday destination even more attractive and accessible for the domestic market, Kerala Tourism will soon announce a tie up with one of the country’s leading airlines. This latest marketing ....read more>>
Grin Travels focusing on corporate and family tour segment this year
  Mumbai-based Grin Travels Pvt. Ltd. is focusing on domestic corporate and family segment this year to enhance its business margins. The company is selling packages to countries like South Africa, East Africa,....read more>>
CII forms special 20-member tourism committee to promote an integrated Eastern Indian tourism corridor
  The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region has formed a special 20-member tourism committee of officials from the tourism department in a bid to boost tourism in the eastern part of the country and...read more>>
Airlines plan portal to save on agent commission
  Indian carriers such as Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet, IndiGo have figured a way to save on agent commission service charge. The three airlines under the banner of Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) are planning ....read more>>
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