Adventure tourism is witnessing an impressive growth in India. One of the indicators being, the inbound travel in the adventure space which is growing at an estimated rate of 5 per cent to 7 per cent per year. India has a vast coastline and about…

Virgin Atlantic recently celebrated 18 years of its operation in India since it launched its first flight from India on July 5, 2000 from New Delhi to London. Since then, Virgin Atlantic has welcomed over three million customers on board. T3 talks to David Hodges,…

Sandeep Shastri, Regional Director, South Asia, Sabre Travel Network speaks about the growth and dominance of the brand in India market. With significant investment in the technology, Sabre is set to bring more innovations, than before, into the travel and hospitality vertical. The group recently…

The hospitality education is drastically shaping up in the country. Dilip Puri, Founder & CEO, Indian School of Hospitality speak about the evolution of hospitality and changing dynamics of skill development in the nation. How do you see the growth of hospitality industry in India…

Varun Rathi, Co-Founder & COO, Happay speaks about the importance and effective way to manage T&E. What is the current status of the corporate travel market and T&E Expense Management in India? T&E forms the second largest operational cost for most organizations after employee payroll.…

Companies in India are increasingly looking for ways to minimise trip disruption and ensure the safety of their employees when incidents occur. Vishal Sinha, CEO, India, Carlson Wagonlit Travel speaks about how Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) can support organisations with travel risk management. How would…

India is set to become one of the largest markets when it comes to corporate travel. Jet Airways has catered to the corporate segment for over two decades. Gilbert George, Head, India Sales, Jet Airways speaks about the evolving corporate segment. How would you explain…

Ashish Kishore, Managing Director, American Express Global Business Travel, India shares his perspective about corporate travel market in India and how his company has been contributing to make this more organized. 1. How would you explain the current status of corporate travel market in India?…

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) forayed into India market 6 years ago. Since then, ACTE has been conducting forums, seminars and events in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Greely Koch, Executive Director, ACTE, talks exclusively with T3 on the current status of corporate travel…

Rakesh Bansal, CEO, Amadeus India talks about the growth and development of the company as well as share his perspectives as how technological innovations are driving the travel and tourism growth Amadeus India, wholly owned by Bird Group, has continuously been enhancing its online product…

Wellness, healthcare and adventure tourism will be promoted in a big way at GES. Sangeeta Godbole, Director General, Service Export Promotion Council, talks exclusively to T3 on the upcoming GES with a focus on tourism and hospitality. Excerpts from interview: The Ministry of Commerce and…

Dana Urmonas, Regional Director (India & Southeast Asia), South Australian Tourism Commission speaks about the upcoming ATE which is all set to be held in Adelaide and about the growth from India market In 2016, there was a slight dip in footfall to South Australia…

Renu Basu, Global Vice President (Sales) spoke to T3 on the need of launching the mission,emerging business segments and sales strategy to tap these segments. Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris recently organised its first Sales Mission in Delhi and Mumbai. The Taj group has 82…

Nihal Chand Goel, Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism, Art & Culture) Tourism Department, Government of Rajasthan speaks about the tourism roadmap for the state. Being one of the sunshine states in India, Rajasthan has always gained attention of the global traveller. With new marketing strategies and…

Timeshare is now witnessing huge demand in the Indian market. Sabina Chopra, Managing Director, RCI India, speaks about the growth and challenges in this space. As per All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA), 3,50,000 families have subscribed to timeshare in India and the estimated market…