Competition
Spirit of Spainedit
The Hindu Business Line – Online
Travel log Segovia, a historic city 10 km from La Granja de San Ildefonso and 80 km from Sacramenia, is well connected with Madrid by bus and train. It is best to drive the distance or hire a car with chauffeur from Segovia.
Vachirachai Sirisumpan joins Tourism Authority of Thailand as Director New Delhiedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Vachirachai Sirisumpan as Director for its New Delhi Office effective February 1, 2020. Sirisumpan has been with TAT for more than 20 years with extensive experience working in various divisions including international relations, Europe, Middle East and Africa markets region, domestic marketing, and policy and planning department.
Celeb Travel Payal Ghoshedit
The Times of India – Online
Funniest travel moment: Funniest would be when I forgot to carry my currency once in Thailand and I had to smooth talk my way through the place. Travel gear: A pair of sunglasses, good sneakers and comfortable clothing.
Industry
Indian travel market is growing at a steady paceedit
Sunday Guardian Live – Online
According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), in 2018, India ranked third amongst 185 countries in terms of travel and tourisms total contribution to GDP. Tourism is one of the sectors which is growing rapidly. The Indian travel industry has experienced significant growth due to rapid turnaround in the economy, increased movement among domestic travellers and growing demand from emerging markets.