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oneworld and IHCL Forge Historic Loyalty Alliance, Linking Global Air Travel with Hospitality Rewards
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Hilton Launches ‘Undergraduate by Hilton’ to Expand Presence in College and University Markets
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Meghalaya Bets on Community-Based Tourism, Targets 21 Lakh Visitors by 2028
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Kerala Charts a New Tourism Vision Focused on Meaningful and Emotionally Engaging Travel Experiences
Kerala is setting its sights on becoming India’s most emotionally engaging tourism destination, with the state government unveiling a strategy focused on...
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IHG Hotels Expands Vignette Collection in London with Canary Riverside Plaza Signing
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Jaipur to Host Key BRICS Tourism Meetings in August 2026, Strengthening Global Cooperation Agenda
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ADTOI to Host Annual Convention 2026 in Raipur to Promote Domestic Tourism Growth
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India’s Medical Tourism Sector Faces Pressure as West Asia Crisis Disrupts Patient Travel
India’s nearly $9 billion medical tourism industry is witnessing mounting pressure as rising tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt international patient...
Maharashtra Plans India’s First Underwater Museum to Boost Coastal Tourism and Heritage Experiences
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Thailand and Andaman Islands Explore Direct Flight Connectivity to Boost Tourism and Investment
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Nile Hospitality Partners with Radisson for New Gujarat Property
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Kapil Vig General Manager Crowne Plaza, Rohini
MS. How did you get into the hospitality industry? Please tell us about your professional journey so far, including the challenges you've faced and the milestones you've reached.
Kapil...
Senthil Gopinath CEO, ICCA
TMS. ICCA plays a pivotal role in the global meetings industry. How do you ensure that ICCA remains at the forefront of industry developments and continues to provide value to its members...
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.
Luís Coelho, Director of Central Sales, Highgate Portugal
TMS. Hilton has a strong legacy in hospitality. How does your property in Porto reflect Hilton’s global philosophy while embracing the local culture and charm of Portugal?
Luís Coelho....
WHAT SETS US APART IS OUR TEAM
Since 1975, the El Olivar Complex has been one of the most important references in Madrid and Guadalajara, providing event services, meeting spaces and professional gatherings. César Bermejo Richart, Partner and...
Sandeep Dutta, Marketing Manager, Korea Tourism Organization
KTO TO RESTART OUTBOUND TRAVEL FROM INDIA TO SOUTH KOREA
MS. If you would like to summarize the learnings from 2021, then what would they be?
MATT Bradley Director at Nineteen Group
ES. Please take us through your professional journey since inception and some major milestones achieved over the years?
Matt Bradley. I started working in the exhibition industry as sales...
Melissa A. Riley, Senior Vice President Convention Sales And Services | Destination Dc
TMS. With 20 years of remarkable experience in MICE industry, how do you recount your professional journey and what have been the major milestones achieved over the years?
Melissa...
Manuj Ralhan, GM, JECC-Managed by Accor& Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre
Sustainability Meets Smart Innovation
TMS. Jaipur has emerged as one of India’s most promising MICE destinations. How do you see the city’s evolution in attracting...
Barun Gupta, President, SITE India & Director of Sales & Marketing –...
"As a President of Indian Chapter, my mandate is to create an environment among its members and industry as a whole for knowledge sharing and mutual growth. Members should have the right...























































