All posts by Shalini Dasgupta

The Monaco Yacht Show on the French Riviera
Where yacht luxury meets art

Posted On : September 18, 2017 in Luxury, News - India Outbound

The iconic Yacht Show in the microstate of Monaco is a trade fair and exhibition dedicated to yachting, for potential clients and luxury yachting market professionals. The 27th edition of the Monaco Y... More

India at Toronto International Film Festival
Five Indian films made into the screening list

Posted On : September 16, 2017 in Cinema, News - India & You

Indian cinema is making the headlines in the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival with five Indian films having made fanfare entries into the 42nd edition of the coveted film festival.

Germany keen to tap tourism potential in India
Launches special programme for Indian travel agents

Posted On : September 14, 2017 in Global Travel Trade, News - India Outbound

German Tourism, which is expecting two million Indian tourists by 2030 will launch a training and education programme for Indian travel agents starting November this year to tap the tourism potential ... More

IATO Convention concludes on a responsible note
Discussions on re-inventing tourism

Posted On : September 12, 2017 in Indian Travel Trade

The 33rd edition of the IATO Convention ended on a positive note having witnessed the presence of more than 1,200 delegates in the b2b event that focused on re-inventing the tourism sector with the th... More

Atrocities against Rohingya Muslims continue, salvation not in sight
Siding with genocide?

Posted On : September 7, 2017 in Social Vibes

It has been nothing but a witch-hunt that has left the Rohingya Muslims homeless having had to flee Myanmar over the past 10 days. Reportedly, more than 140,000 Rohingya Muslims had to flee the Burmes... More

Shopping Your Way
Through Glitzy Macao

Posted On : September 7, 2017 in Country Focus

33rd IATO Convention in Bhubaneswar to promote holistic tourism
Focus on re-branding and re-strategising

Posted On : September 6, 2017 in Indian Travel Trade

The 33rd IATO Annual Convention will commence from September 7 till September 10, 2017 at Mayfair Convention Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The B2B event will focus on re-inventing tourism sector in Ind... More

Natural Wonders of North East India
Seven sisters, eight wonders

Posted On : September 5, 2017 in Tourism

The eastern-most region of India collectively referred to as Northeast India is known for its extensively diverse lineage of flora and fauna and poetry-inspiring scenic beauty.

Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Xiamen
Meets them ahead of BRICS Summit

Posted On : September 5, 2017 in Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Xiamen, China ahead of the ninth BRICS Summit that concluded yesterday. He addressed the Indian diaspora at Wyndham Hotel in Xiamen ... More

Rajiv Bansal, Air India and privatisation
An ornamental position or a calculated move?

Posted On : September 4, 2017 in Aviation

The debt-ridden national carrier, Air India announced Rajiv Bansal as the new chairman and managing director (CMD), after he assumed office last week. Bansal took over Ashwani Lohani who was recently ... More