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 IN CONVERSATION
‘We will look at at least three major Grand Prix events in 2010, especially those in cities close to India’ - Rajesh Gupta, Vice President, TUI
Although Sports Tourism as a product is at a nascent stage in the Indian outbound travel market, TUI is looking at exploring opportunities in this segment after its relative success in London T20 and IPL. Rajesh Gupta, Vice President, TUI talks to TravelBiz Monitor about the company’s future plans in this niche area
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 ON RECORD

Tourism Statistics at once Glance
From the year 2004 to 2008 there has been an increase in the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India, however, this year from January to June FTAs has decreased. Likewise the Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from the year 2004-2008 has also been increasing. But this year (FEEs) from January to June has reduced. The domestic tourist visits from the year 2004-2008 has only been increasing.

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 DESTINATION INSIGHT
International Focus: Discover Paris: The chic business district
Paris, quite famous as a tourist destination across the world for its couture, cuisine and culture has been hardly explored by the MICE segment. TravelBiz Monitor highlights diverse range of MICE offerings in Paris for the business clientele in India
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This Week's Top Headlines
STB to focus on technology, environment, partnerships in Indian market next year
  The Scandinavian Tourist Board (STB) recently organised a road show in New Delhi and Mumbai to update the Indian travel trade about its future plans, latest products and packages. The STB delegation who ...read more>>
Canadian PM launches Torch Relay International Media Programme for 2010 Winter Olympic Games for Indian market
  Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is using the forthcoming 2010 Winter Olympic Games (February) and the X Paralympic Games (March) in Vancouver and Whistler to promote the destination in its key ...read more>>
Baden Württemberg looks at positioning itself as multifaceted ‘All Season Destination’ in India
  With an aim to spread awareness about Baden Württemberg, southwest part of Germany, to the Indian travel trade the Baden Württemberg State Tourism Board recently organised a presentation highlighting ...read more>>
Queensland-On-Tour 2009 to kick start in New Delhi from November 24, 2009
  Queensland-On-Tour (QOT) 2009, the annual multi-city road show by Tourism Queensland will kick start from next week and continue till next month, starting in New Delhi (November 24), proceeding to Kolkata ...read more>>
'Bonjour India' – three month long multi-city French festival to commence from next month
  The French Embassy along with Culturesfrance yesterday announced that 'Bonjour India', a three month long multi-city French Festival will commence from next month till February 2010. The Festival is aimed at ...read more>>
MoCA decides to refer commission issue to Ministry of Law at today’s meeting with DGCA, travel trade association, airlines
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Canada introduces Express Business Visas for Indians
  According to a PTI report, Canada has announced a new liberal Business Visa regime for Indian businessmen to catch up with other industrialised nations in boosting trade with India. The Express Visa service ...read more>>
Orbitz Corporate & Leisure Travel (I) Pvt. Ltd. launches travel packages to Mexico for high-end Indian travellers
  Mumbai-based Orbitz Corporate & Leisure Travel (I) Pvt. Ltd. has launched travel packages to Mexico under Freedom tours category (Luxury tours to international destinations). The new addition will have various ...read more>>
Jordan offers Visa-on-Arrival for FIT leisure traffic from India
  With an aim to boost Free Individual Traveller (FIT) leisure traffic from India, the Jordanian government has eased Visa procedures by offering Visa-on-Arrival for individual travellers. As per the new rule, ...read more>>
Bharat Hotels to invest Rs 1,500 crore in nine luxury hotels across India
  Bharat Hotels Ltd., owning company of the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore for its upcoming nine luxury hotels across India. Plans are afoot to raise the funds through a mix of internal ...read more>>
India positioned as best value for money destination: Country Brand Index Survey
  India figured in the top five list in authenticity, history, art and culture positioning itself as the best value for money destination, according to this year’s Country Brand Index (CBI) survey conducted by ...read more>>
TripAdvisor partners with IRCTC to provide reviews on Indian hotels and destinations
  TripAdvisor and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have announced the formation of an alliance which will see content collaboration in the online travel space in India. Indian Railways ...read more>>
Tivoli Group to launch its first five-star hotel in Gurgaon by 2012
  In a bid to establish its presence on pan-India basis, New Delhi-based Tivoli Group will launch its first five-star hotel in Gurgaon, which will be operational by 2012. Plans are afoot to open hotels in Jaipur and ...read more>>
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