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 COVERSTORY

Navigating the new Normal

After months of economic uncertainty, airlines and tour operators have seen significant changes in the demand for their products. TravelBiz Monitor presents a Deloitte Report which analyses key areas that can enhance business through niche opportunities
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 ON RECORD

Global LCC Outlook Report
Given the traditional dominance of a relatively small number of international airlines and national flag carriers, the impact of new entrants has been as surprising as it has been swift. The number of seats flown worldwide in May 2009 was 298 million, up 18% from 234 million in 2001 (although it peaked at 307 million in May 2008).

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 IN CONVERSATION
‘Major focus areas is to develop the coastline through Coastal Development Programme’ - Dr Avinash Dhakne, Tourism Director, Govt of Maharashtra
Dr Avinash Dhakne, Director of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra and Joint Managing Director, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) talks to TravelBiz Monitor about the focus areas of the tourism department to capture the state’s tourism potential
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In today’s business environment where slowdown and recession pose major challenges to growth, controlling costs is an imperative. However, at the same time, one has to reach out to a larger target audience for maintaining the revenue levels, thereby putting pressure on advertising and marketing budgets. In light of the above obstacles to your business’ growth, we offer you an unmatched value for money solution to reach your B2B target audience — DEALZ CLUB.
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