Competition
Singapore’s One Faber Group appoints ISA Tourism India representativeedit
The Pioneer – Delhi
Eyeing growing number of Indian tourists visiting Singapore, One Faber Group (1FG), Singapore’s leading leisure and tourism services provider, has appointed ISA Tourism its India market representative to expand its business. ISA Tourism Pvt Ltd, a boutique sales and marketing representation company for the hospitality and tourism industries, will focus on building 1FG’s brand awareness among Indian travellers, particularly new evolving tourists like young professionals, solo travellers and female travel groups.
Thailand welcome its 38.26 millionth tourist to the Kingdomedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Thailand welcomed its 38.26 millionth tourist to the Kingdom today, a record high for the country that surpasses last years 38.17 million arrivals. Travelling from Mumbai, India, Miss Devanshi Deepak Kesaria along with three friends arrived on Spice Jet flight SG081 at Bangkoks Suvarnabhumi Airport to a pleasant surprise. The group travelled to Thailand for the first time, with plans to enjoy travel experiences in Bangkok and Pattaya.
Industry
Thomas Cook India witnesses 25% growth in demand for Bollywood inspired traveledit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Thomas Cook (India) has witnessed a significant surge in demand of over 25 per cent for travel to iconic Bollywood locations. The company recently launched Bollywood Blockbuster Vacations unique group tours to the most picturesque locations across Europe. The itineraries intend to put the traveller in the spotlight, making him/her the protagonist of their Bollywood travel movie! (tourist)
South Africa to Organise 3city Roadshowedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
South African Tourism is all set to mark the beginning of 2020 with their biggest, independent travel trade initiative in India their annual Roadshow. The 17th edition of the Roadshow will travel to the 3 Indian cities of Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai on 13th, 14th and 15th January 2020 respectively.
SATTE 2020 set to deliver the best of travel and tourism lineup for the industryedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Informa Markets in India to bring in the 27th edition of SATTE (South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange) from January 8 to 10, 2020 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. This year, over 1,050 exhibitors and buyers and travel professionals from over 50 countries and 104 Indian cities, are set to visit the show.Air Baltic top winter holiday destinations Abu Dhabi, Prague and Viennaedit
Travel and Tour World – Online web
During the winter holidays, destinations that have grown most in popularity among air Baltic passengers are Abu Dhabi, Prague and Vienna. Overall, the largest number of passengers are planning to travel from Riga to Moscow, London, Munich, St. Petersburg and Berlin.
Mention
35 affordable flights you can still take for your Christmas, New Year breakedit
CN Traveller – Online web
The countdown to 2020 has begun. If you’ve been too busy earning your holiday to actually book a holiday, don’t sweat. Tickets that won’t burn a hole in your pocket are still up for grabs. Air-fares from Mumbai to Goa haven’t skyrocketed just yet (Rs12,780, return); Mumbai to Bangkok is pretty affordable too, at Rs24,000 (return). Flights from Delhi to Jodhpur are a steal at Rs7,000 (return).
Get lucky this year: 11 food items that are believed to bring you good luckedit
The Indian Express– Online Web
These can be either fried and served in a plate, or boiled and served in a bowl with their broth. It has to be consumed without chewing in order to bring luck, happiness and long life in the New Year. Some more foods that are considered lucky for New Year’s in China are fish, dumplings, spring rolls, etc. (Photo: Hong kong Tourism)
Bite-sized holidays find a following with young Indiansedit
The Times of India – Bangalore
There are many locales that need no more than a weekend to be explored and this holds true for Indian and foreign locations. Rajiv Naidu, General Manager, Sales, of a travel experience firm, says, “There are many locations where all the sights can be explored in under three days with spare time for the traveller to relax.