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November 11, 2024, marks a significant milestone in Indian aviation as Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, operates...
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India Showcases Free E-Visa Tourist Initiative at WTM London
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Air India Implements Customer-Centric Initiatives Ahead of Vistara Merger
As Air India prepares for its upcoming merger with Vistara on November 12, 2024, the airline has introduced a series of customer-focused...
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participates in World Travel Market (WTM), London 5-7...
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating at World Travel Market (WTM) London, being held from 5th – 7th November, 2024 at...
WTM Global Travel Report: Hunger for adventure drives innovation in travel
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BESydney Unveils Strong Annual Results as CEO Lewis-Smith Announces She Will be Stepping Down
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for financial year (FY) 2023/2024 where it announced strong results for the...
JW Marriott Goa Welcomes Annam Lubana as Director of Operations
JW Marriott Goa has appointed Annam Lubana as its new Director of Operations. Annam, known for her strategic and guest-centric approach, began...
Perth Airport partners with Accor for first airport hotel
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Hilton To Debut in the ‘City of Lakes’ with The Signing of Udaipur’s First...
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India Set to Become a Global MICE Hub: NIMA Aligns with PM Modi’s Vision...
In a significant move, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, during his visit to Vientiane in October 2024, proposed the year 2025 to...
Jaipur Airport Launches New Terminal for International Travelers
Jaipur Airport has inaugurated a new terminal dedicated to international travelers, located in Sanganer. This terminal, which opened on October 27, marks...
Karnataka Successfully Hosts Indian Travel Expo 2024Indian Travel Expo 2024 – Karnataka Prepares to...
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ASM Global announces new leadership appointments at ICC Sydney
ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, has announced leadership changes for Australia’s premier convention,...
ITB Asia 2024 Achieves Record Breaking Business Appointments, solidifying its position as the must-attend...
Asia’s leading travel trade show concluded with remarkable success, hosting over 45,000 business appointments, attracting more than 18,500 attendees from 85 countries,...
Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024 Set to Promote Economic Relations Between Germany and...
The 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) will take place in 2024, bringing together business leaders, executives, and political representatives to...
KITTS Partners with Digital University Kerala for Tech-Enhanced Tourism Programmes
In a bid to modernize tourism education and training, the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) signed a Memorandum of...
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JESSIE LIM Director of Conference Services & Sustainability at Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel...
MS. What was an early project that you're proud of, as well as an early career-defining moment? Please share with us your professional journey, hurdles overcome and milestones achieved so far.
In Conversation With Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX
ES. Please tell us about your professional journey and major milestones achieved over these glorious years.
Carina. My father Ray Bloom has enjoyed a long career in the business events...
Reema Al-Mokhtar, Director of Travel Trade Marketing at Red Sea Global
TMS. In what way is RSG contributing to the development of a fresh sustainable tourism sector in Saudi Arabia and what are the observable effects on the environment?
Reema...
Shrikant Wakharkar, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Delhi And Area Vice President, Hyatt Hotels...
MS. Please tell us about your role at Hyatt Hotels and what are your key responsibilities here?
Shrikant Wakharkar. I am the Area Vice President of Hyatt Hotels –...
Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager, Tourism of New Zealand
TMS. Give a brief overview of your background and your role in the organisation?
Gregg Wafelbakker. I’m the General Manager Asia for Tourism New Zealand, based in Singapore.
Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol, Director, Tourism Authority ofThailand (TAT) New Delhi Office
Indian travellers totalled 1.62 million, making it the fourth largest market.
TMS. Please give us a brief background of your role at Thailand Authority Tourism, highlighting your professional...
In Conversation With Alan Pryor, General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
ES. Could you provide the readers about your early life and career? What was an early project you are particularly proud of and an early defining career moment?
Alan. Joining...
MICE Showcase Talks To Leighton Wood, Chief Operating Officer, Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre
ES. Please take us through your professional journey. What have been the major milestones and key accomplishments that you made during your glorious career?
Leighton. I began life as an...
Julia Swanson, CEO, Melbourne Convention Bureau
Julia is a passionate and driven tourism and business events professional with over 20 years’ experience. In her 11 years with MCB, she has contributed strongly to the growth and success...
Pavan Kumar, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pullman-Novotel New Delhi Aerocity
MS. What has been the story of Pullman-Novotel since the pandemic, has the hospitality industry recovered to its profitable phase?
Pavan Kumar. The strength of the hospitality industry lies...