India Outbound
Outbound travel firms gasp for survival in bubbles
August 26, 2020
Over five months after international flights were suspended in view of the coronavirus pandemic, outbound travel business in India is in deep trouble in absence of any clarity over resumption of regular flights. Confusion over who can fly and to where confounds the problem furthe...
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Injunction issued against the organisers of ITB India
December 2, 2019
The tension was brewing for months, especially when Messe Berlin launched its India edition named ITB India in Mumbai, back to back with India's top outbound travel show OTM in Mumbai. The 100 per cent Indian ownership company Fairfest Media is leading the travel exhibition indus...
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Embassy of Vietnam in India organises trifecta forum in Kolkata
November 23, 2019
Vietnam, home to many UNESCO heritage sites, culturally rich with its traditions, sandy beaches, valleys, mountains and many other tourism attractions on offer along with new opportunities for Indian business investments, hosted a promotional meet in Kolkata to promote the destin...
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A royal downfall of Cox & Kings
November 13, 2019
One of the biggest and oldest travel companies in India is set to go into liquidation amid concerns over governance and transparency.
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The white hibiscus flower of Port Dickson
November 13, 2019
From the sky, it looks like a beautiful white hibiscus flower. You go closer - it is water, water, everywhere. A proud Guinness World Records holder for having the most number of swimming pools in a resort and the most overwater villas in single resort, Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickso...
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The mysteries of magnificent Malta
November 13, 2019
Malta is one place where one can see a seamless transition from the ultra-modern to pre-Roman heritage. The small island country packs glorious variety into its small isle. From prehistoric temples, hidden coves, red gold beaches to a history of remarkable intensity, Malta is a d...
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Interview with Amit Ray, regional director, LOT Polish Airlines, India
November 13, 2019
In an exclusive interview with India Outbound, Amit Ray, the regional director of LOT Polish Airlines in India, talks about the new flight connectivity between New Delhi and Warsaw, Poland as a tourist destination and plausible business opportunities for India there.
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WTM London concludes its 40th edition on a high note
November 7, 2019
For the last four decades, WTM has grown into one of the world’s largest exhibition attracting over 5,000 exhibitors from 180 countries and regions along with bringing together 50,000 travel professionals under one roof.
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Kenya to focus on India for MICE and film tourism
October 4, 2019
Magical Kenya Tourism Expo (MKTE), the largest travel exhibition held in East Africa, attracted over 200 African exhibitors and 150 hosted buyers from different parts of the world for the three-day Expo.
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Thomas Cook India has no connection with the global collapse
September 23, 2019
Thomas Cook has confirmed that all the UK companies in its group have ceased trading, including Thomas Cook Airlines. As a result, all holidays and flights provided by these companies have been cancelled and are no longer operating. Thomas Cook India authorities have declared th...
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“Expecting more Indian tourists for revival”
September 19, 2019
Months after the terror attacks, Sri Lanka Tourism has begun an aggressive promotion in the Indian market, its first source market, with a reassuring message on safety and bringing an attractive range of new packages for all types of travellers. India Outbound caught up with John...
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Interview with Datuk Musa Yusof, director general, Tourism Malaysia
September 19, 2019
In order to boost the arrivals of Indian travellers, especially for the Visit Malaysia 2020, Malaysia Tourism has eased visa requirements further as well as adding new and exotic sites in the South East Asian nation which is already heavily frequented by Indians.
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