Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and UBM India Pvt Ltd are co - organising
iTTE 2010- India Travel Trade Expo. Scheduled for 18-20 February 2010 in Mumbai.

India’s Exclusive B2B Travel Trade Exhibition

The objective of iTTE 2010 is to provide the travel trade and visitors a platform which will offer domestic and overseas tourists new vistas of business. The format of the event has been designed to offer the best networking and business opportunities and provide an interactive platform for all industries associated with Travel Trade.

The Italian cruise line demonstrates its leadership in the Far East marketplace
Costa Cruises wins one of the most prestigious travel awards in China

Costa Cruises has once again demonstrated its leadership position in the Chinese cruise industry by winning the title of ‘Best Cruise Operator’ at the 2009 China Travel & Meeting Industry Awards on 31 July 2009.

BOEING VS AIRBUS SUMMARY Fallout starts for Boeing over 787 delays

In a departure from previous practice, Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed 12 orders for the A350-900, presently under development by Airbus and thought to rival, if not outshine, the B787 in terms of operating cost and performance.

A New Era Has Dawned for Sri Lanka Tourism

The defeat of terrorism and successful end of war in Sri Lanka has certainly lifted the spirits of all and sundry. People are beginning to breathe fresh air of tranquility after the guns went silent in the North.

Mauritius Tourism to focus on India

Mauritius Tourism has launched a new marketing campaign called 'Swagat' for the Indian market. The campaign comprises several innovations and holiday packages tailored for Indian travellers. The plans were introduced by Robert Desvaux, chairman of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), and Dr. Karl Mootoosamy, director, MTPA.

A toast to SPAARTY

Spa parties, the perfect blend of cocktails and spa treatments, are now in fashion. asiaSpa India magazine and Zen Serena Spa recently hosted an "all white" spa party at the poolside lounge in The Metropolitan Hotel at New Delhi.

Boutique hotels in Singapore attract more niche travelers

Industry watchers said the boutique hotel sector in Singapore is under-penetrated.
They said there's room for at least another 10 new ones to spice up the local hospitality scene and to attract more niche travellers looking for something different.

Priority goes to long-haul flights to strengthen global hub in Istanbul

As Turkish Airlines celebrates its 20th anniversary of presence in the Thai market, the airline’s CEO, Dr. Temel Kotil, gave an insight of the future of the national Turkish carrier. And despite the crisis, Turkish Airlines continues to register a strong growth.

Air Seychelles defies world trends

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the tropical creole islands of the Seychelles, has defied the world trend by increasing its fleet amid the ongoing global economic recession.

Medical tourism is emerging market for Ghana

The Managing Director of Holy Trinity Hospital in Accra, and SPA in Sogakofe in the Volta region, Dr. Felix Anyaa has called on the government to consider health tourism as one of the emerging tourism products on the global market, especially in the developing world.

“Cutting commission does not mean less revenue for agents”

Airlines have been negotiating and re-working on their distribution strategies to optimise reach offered by indirect channels.

India inks joint tourism action plan with Singapore

Aiming at boosting tourism and investments, India on Tuesday signed a joint action plan with Singapore for cooperation and mutual benefits in the coming years.
The joint action plan reiterates the provisions of cooperation enshrined in the bilateral agreement on tourism signed between the two countries.

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