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 IN CONVERSATION
‘Cheapest fare war while sustaining margins has put travel agents in a fix’ - Lars Thykier, CEO, Denmark Travel Agents Association
While the Indian travel industry faces the challenge to adopt the zero commission regime, Lars Thykier, CEO, Denmark Travel Agents Association talks to TravelBiz Monitor on how Denmark’s travel industry has accustomed itself to the change after adopting the zero commission structure
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 ON RECORD

India – A growing power-house Despite recessionary challenges, the international outbound travel from India surpassed the ten million mark in 2008, capping off a strong CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) since 2004. According to PATA, the prospects for growth from India to Asia Pacific destinations in 2010 appeared uncertain. In the first six months of 2010, Indian arrivals to
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 FOCAL POINT
Mining the Silvers Boom - Hugh and Colleen Gantzer
That’s right: we mean ‘Silvers’ not ‘Silver’. We’ll tell you why.
Once upon a recent time… November 26th, to be exact, a good friend of ours was given a special birthday present by his family. He was flown to Africa, checked into a luxury safari lodge, and
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This Week's Top Headlines
Gujarat Tourism to release new Tourism Policy in next two months
  Gujarat Tourism is currently in the process of drafting a new Tourism Policy which is will be released in the next two months. The Policy will encourage public private partnerships to a considerable level making ...read more>>
UNWTO includes ATDC’s ‘Agri Tourism Day' celebrations to its international events calendar
  After the Copenhagen Summit held from December 7- 18, 2010 in Copenhagen to create awareness on climate change and global warming, United National World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is encouraging ...read more>>
Tourist Visa-on-arrival for five countries to be implemented from January 8, 2010: MoEA
  In the midst of the introduction of new guidelines on Tourist Visas, Government of India (GoI) has announced Tourist Visa-on-arrival for citizens from five countries- Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and ...read more>>
GoI gives nod for opening 104 peaks for expeditions in Leh-Ladakh area
  In a confidence building measure spelling normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India (GoI) has given its nod for opening 104 peaks for expeditions. The peaks — located in the Leh-Ladakh area ...read more>>
KBJ Group enters hospitality with Absolute Hotel Services
  Mumbai-based jewellery firm KBJ Group has diversified into the hospitality sector in association with Thailand-based hotel management chain Absolute Hotel Services. KBJ Group plans to establish its footprint in ...read more>>
DGCA directs airlines not to check-in passengers flying from India to Hong Kong or China with stapled Visas
  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines not to check-in passengers flying from India to Hong Kong or China with Visas stapled on their passports as a separate sheet. ...read more>>
FHRAI to launch MoT’s ‘Hunar Se Rozgar’ programme in 12 cities in India by February 2010
  Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) will fully support Ministry of Tourism’s (MoT) ‘Hunar se Rozgar’ programme. The programme is an initiative by MoT to create employable skills ...read more>>
Lotus Lakeview Resort, Udaipur to be fully operational by February 2010
  Lotus Lakeview Resort, Udaipur, the property managed by Kamat Hotels India Ltd. (KHIL) is in the process of introducing new facilities to its property. The hotel, located near Lake Pichola and spread across ...read more>>
Eiffel Tower crowned as World's Favourite Landmark: Hotels.com survey
  A new Hotels.com poll of more than 10,000 travellers from around the world has found that the Eiffel Tower has topped the Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge to be crowned the World's Favourite ...read more>>
Yatra.com renews contract with IRCTC to offer train bookings
  Yatra.com has announced the extension of their strategic relationship with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) by renewal of its contract to offer train bookings on its travel portal. ...read more>>
Alila Hotels and Resorts launches its first resort in Goa
  Alila Hotels and Resorts, one of Asia’s leading luxury boutique hotel and resort operator, has launched Alila Diwa Goa. The 149-room Alila Diwa Goa along the Majorda Beach will be Alila’s first property in India. ...read more>>
MoT releases year-end review on hotel and infrastructure developments in 2010
  According to a PIB release, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has released year-end review on major initiatives and achievements in 2010. ...read more>>
Kuoni Connect extends its destination portfolio in Africa
  Kuoni Connect, the unit of Kuoni Destination Management specialising in online distribution, has extended its destination portfolio in Africa. Its global coverage now includes Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ...read more>>
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