Feature

India’s first international cruise sails from Chennai, reaches Sri Lanka

By a Correspondent India’s first international cruise was flagged off from Chennai to Sri Lanka. The MV Empress, with 750 passengers on a 5-day sea cruise, will cross three ports. “With our rich heritage & culture around our coastal region, the potential of cruise tourism in India is immense,” said Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, […]

Destination

Travelling to Bhutan can become cheaper if you stay longer there

From News Services Bhutan is famed for its picturesque landscapes, monasteries, and numerous sightseeing options that it’s not difficult to understand why it’s one of the sought-after destinations for travellers. However, the pandemic hit its tourism industry to such a great extent that Bhutan had to come up with some incentives to encourage travellers to […]

Hotels

Al Bandar Rotana: Acknowledged among top 10 hotels in Dubai by TripAdvisor

Al Bandar Rotana, a five-star hotel with a prime waterfront outlook, famous for its mesmerizing views of the Dubai skyline and reflecting the charm of Arabian hospitality has been recognized amongst the top 10 hotels in Dubai by TripAdvisor surrounded by 1000 reputable hotels. Ayman Ashor, Cluster General Manager, Al Bandar Rotana and Arjaan by […]

Updates

Which travel trends will gain ground in 2023?

Hello Everybody! Welcome to our ITB Berlin Special issue With an impressive number of new tour operators and hotels, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show has geared up to offer a foretaste of the best time of the year. At a time of global upheaval when war, inflation and urgent concerns about climate change continue […]

Cover

ITB Berlin comes to a prosperous end

By Netpal Travel Bureau With around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show maintains its position as the leading platform for the global travel industry The industry expects 2023 to be a record year despite economic challenges – Fully booked halls on the trade show’s return: Personal contact crucial for tourism […]

Feature

Latest customer service trends in the travel industry

By Staff Reporter The relevance of customer experience and customer service in the travel and hospitality sector continues to be of the utmost importance In today’s world, customer experience has become a critical aspect of every business. The travel and hospitality industry is no exception and the relevance of customer service in this sector cannot […]

Spl Report

New report to support climate action in the tourism sector

By News Services While noting that measurement of GHG emissions in tourism is still in its early stages, the report found a new generation of tools and resources is emerging. These focus on enabling easy access and making use of commonly available data sources, showing progress towards integrated measurement and targeted guidance for more efficient […]

Hotels

Staying ahead of the Curve: The European hotel investment market

By Netpal Travel Bureau The European hotel industry has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, driven by changing consumer behaviour and economic factors. In this article, we will explore some of the most notable trends in the European hotel investment market and why the HOTCO 2023 Hotel Investment Conference in Vienna on the 27-28 March 2023 […]

Editor’s Note

Enthralling month and more to come!

Hi Everyone! We are just back from an eventful month, January and now in February experiencing creditable activities, interactions and networking with overall travel fraternity in India and abroad. In January 18 to 22, held FITUR in Madrid, Spain, SATTE since February 9 to 11 and OTM in Mumbai, from 2 to 4. Come March 7-9, […]

Hotels

Al Bandar Rotana declares amazing beginning of 2023 results

Al Bandar Rotana, the renowned 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Dubai, has recently announced remarkable beginning of 2023 results thanks to their innovative digital marketing strategy. The hotel’s revenue growth exceeded all expectations, proving the efficacy of its digital marketing initiatives. Over the years, the hotel has been putting greater emphasis on digital […]