Travel Trade

MakeMyTrip-ibibo merger: More power to consumers; rivals better watch out

Their negotiating power and better economies of scale will allow them to indulge in aggressive pricing. Online travel portal ibibo’s merger with market leader MakeMyTrip will create pricing challenges for

TripAdvisor announces commitment to improve Wildlife Welfare Standards in tourism

TripAdvisor announces commitment to improve Wildlife Welfare Standards in tourism with industry-leading education effort and booking policy changes Hundreds of animal attractions where tourists come into physical contact with captive

MICE

63rd TAAI Convention heads to UAE Capital

Abu Dhabi readies for Indian travel industry summit! Abu Dhabi will later this month host the 63rd annual convention of The Travel Agents Association of India – the ‘voice’ of

TripAdvisor announces the cheapest time to book hotels when travelling abroad

Report reveals travellers can find significant value in destinations worldwide when booking their hotels at optimal times After September is the best time to book a hotel in Asia, travellers

Travel Trade

Cox & Kings-owned MEININGER hotels to open in Heidelberg

Cox and Kings-owned MEININGER Hotels has signed a contract for a new hotel in Heidelberg. MEININGER Hotels and Hirotani Projektgesellschaft mbH have signed a contract for a new hotel in

Travel Trade

Cox and Kings organised Beach Cleaning Drive in Juhu

In a bid to create awareness and to preserve the beauty of one of the most popular beaches of Mumbai, Cox and Kings, a leading travel company organised a special

Destinations

TAAI convention to be held at Abu Dhabi

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) to conduct its 63rd Annual Convention at Abu Dhabi. Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) at its Managing Committee meeting held at Mumbai on

Travel Trade

ADTOI elects new office bearers & its 11th Executive Council

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) recently held elections for its national office bearers and 11th Executive Council at Hotel Metropolitan & Spa, New Delhi. Association of Domestic

Travel Trade

32nd IATO Annual Convention to take place in Chennai from 18-21 September, 2016

The 32nd Annual Convention of IATO will be held in Chennai from 18 -21 September 2016. The venue of the convention is ITC Grand Chola Chennai. While announcing the decision of

Technology

Pune is best value city for short breaks in India

8 Indian cities included in TripAdvisor’s global TripIndex of 27 key cities around the world! Pune ranks as most budget-friendly city in India for a three-day break, followed by Jaipur