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 SPECIAL FEATURE

Singapore’s Aviation Outlook (CAPA report)
Singapore plays an important role in the Asia Pacific aviation market- it has one of the busiest airports in the region, is one of the region’s key MRO hubs, as well as has one of Asia’s leading network carriers in Singapore Airlines. It represents a key market for the region’s three largest (and rapidly expanding) LCCs – Tiger Airways Group, AirAsia Group and Qantas Group’s Jetstar brand. Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presents Singapore Aviation Outlook as aviation is a key component of the Singaporean economy.
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 IN CONVERSATION
‘Egypt will adopt three-pronged strategy to promote the destination in India’ By Adel El Masry, Director-India, Egyptian Tourism Office
Adel El Masry, Director-India, Egyptian Tourism Office talks to TravelBiz Monitor about the strategy to be adopted in the Indian market along with product offerings and major promotional campaign for 26 countries including India
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 GUEST COLUMN
Medical Tourism - The Right Prescription for India - Dr Akil Khan- Chairman, Call Life Informatics
Samantha, age 55 years, was trimming her household daily expenditure for months to pay for her heart bypass surgery in the US. Her distress dawned when her husband’s firm cut back his pay by 50 per cent to beat recession. This meant that Samantha would need to wait another year before she could put USD 75,000 (nearly Rs 35 lakh) into her kitty for the surgery.
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This Week's Top Headlines
Trade associations meet in Mumbai to decide ‘plan of action’ post DGCA order on reinstating agency commissions
  Officials of various travel trade associations (TAAI, TAFI, IAAI, IATO, ADTOI and ETAA) met this afternoon in Mumbai to decide the ‘plan of action’ post the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) order asking ...read more>>
IATO puts forward recommendations for Delhi government’s mandatory registration policy
  The Indian Association of Tour Operator (IATO) has put forward recommendations for Delhi government’s mandatory registration policy guidelines for travel and tour operators in the state, which ...read more>>
Canada-based Mazda Travel Inc. appoints Global Destinations as representative in India
  Vancouver (Canada)-based Mazda Travel Inc. has appointed Global Destinations as their representatives in India with effect from April 1, 2010. Mazda Travel is a wholesale inbound tour operator focusing on ...read more>>
Seychelles Tourism Board delegation to conduct series of meetings with travel trade in India
  The Seychelles Tourism Board is conducting a series of meetings with tour operators and airlines in India in a bid to open their Creole tropical islands to the Indian market. According to a report in eturbonews.com, ...read more>>
OTMPC launches an India specific website for travel trade
  Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) recently launched an India specific website, www.ontariotravel.net/india for the travel trade to provide them with information related to the destination. ...read more>>
Homestays to be special focus at KTM 2010
  Kerala's bi-annual travel mart, Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2010 will be held at Bolgatty Palace in Kochi from September 23-26, 2010. The sixth edition of KTM has already witnessed close to 150 registrations ...read more>>
Mumbai-based Ecomantra to open an outbound division this month
  Mumbai-based Ecomantra, Nature Adventures Pvt. Ltd., a Sustainable Tourism venture specialising in promoting eco-friendly activity-oriented eco holidays and experiential learning is in the expansion mode. ...read more>>
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts launches new website for travel agents
  Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has launched HyattTravelAgents.com, a new website for travel agents. Travel agents will be able to find all relevant information and tools about Hyatt, from agent commission information to ...read more>>
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts opens Legend Sarovar Portico in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
  Sarovar Hotels & Resorts has launched the Legend Sarovar Portico in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The property is the 43rd hotel to the Group’s growing portfolio and the second hotel, after Sarovar Portico Manali ...read more>>
The Oberoi, Mumbai to re-open on April 24, 2010
  According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, The Oberoi, Mumbai has confirmed that it will re-open on April 24, 2010 following extensive restoration and renovation. The hotel has been completely transformed to offer ...read more>>
Hilton Worldwide to launch its six international brands in India by 2011
  Hilton Worldwide will expand its brand presence in the Indian market by launching six of its international brands, ranging from budget to super luxury hotels, in the next one year. The six international brands ...read more>>
Jet Airways and Gulf Air enter into a code share agreement
  Jet Airways, has entered into a code share agreement with Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, enhancing network connectivity on services between India and Bahrain. According to a press release from ...read more>>
SIA signs MoU with Marina Bay Sands to promote Integrated Resort
  Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Marina Bay Sands recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the Integrated Resort as a destination for customers travelling to Singapore. As part of the ...read more>>
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