By Satyaki Dutta In the last few decades, travel and associated sectors continue to play as a major role in the economic sectors all over the world. In the field of global economic growth, tourism keeps functioning as one of the key drivers. IPK International’s World Travel Monitor is the major source of these findings, […]
By Shamayita Bhattacharya Honeymoon in Europe appears to be an ever enjoyable romantic vacation with your loved one. Paris gets the first preference while selecting romantic destinations in Europe. The glowing Eiffel Tower at night will only add sparks to your romantic vacation. Seating under the amazing Eiffel Tower, enjoying every moment simply creates impression […]
The primary objective of Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is to promote Sri Lanka as a venue for International and Regional Meetings, Incentive Travel, Congress and Exhibitions destination. Susmita Ghosh, Editor-in-Chief, Netpal Travel interacted with Kumar De Silva, Chairman, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau in Delhi at BLTM (Business, MICE & Leisure Travel Mart) 2019, sharing […]
By Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market According to ATM’s research partner, Colliers International, as many as 8.3 million EU residents will travel to the GCC in 2023, an additional 1.9 million travellers when compared to 2018 arrival figures. Historically, Europe and the GCC have enjoyed excellent travel and tourism links and this […]
By Sikha Thakur Influencing global travel and tourism industry, WTM Africa will go on floor from April 10 to 12, 2019. The program and conferences are taking shape offering insights to stakeholders, network sessions, panel discussions and workshops. Annual Responsible Tourism conference will be headed by Dr Harold Goodwin, Professor and Director, Responsible Tourism at […]
Compiled by Satyaki Dutta The Global Distribution System (GDS) is one of the most important tools for the travel industry. It is an online system or network that functions across the globe and connects the travel service providers or vendors to the travel agencies in real time, by providing a centralised service that covers the […]
By Satyaki Dutta A city with a soul that is eternally young to the core and a very clear idea about enjoying life – New Orleans, clearly worthy of its nicknames, ‘The Big Easy’ and ‘The City That Care Forgot’. It is a major economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of […]
Compiled by Satyaki Dutta Aviation industry plays a major role in overall travel and tourism sector with more than 57 per cent of global economic contribution to tourism (direct, indirect and induced) which was over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016. In developing countries, tourism plays a pivotal role in the economic development strategies, depending […]
Cambodia and Djibouti have won the honor to be global examples in the tourism and cultural world for 2019, according to a string of key decisions for tourism and culture future in 2019 taken by the global tourism institutions. The main issues debated where the selection of the 2019 host cities for World Tourism Day, […]
The 26th edition of SATTE (South Asia’s leading travel and trade show) organised by UBM India ended on a powerful note. Held from Jan 16 till 18, 2019 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida – Delhi NCR, the show was marked by 1,000 exhibitors and representation from over 50 countries and 90 Indian cities and […]