Expedia announces a 24/7 call centre facility for the Indian Market. The call centre is dedicated to the B2B Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program) partners and will be operational 7 days a week including weekends and Public Holidays. The dedicated helpline will cater to the growing travel needs and will offer assistance to our customers 24/7. By calling the dedicated number (0124 4873873) our agents can choose from the required IVR selection, and the calls can be conducted in both English and Hindi language.

Turpal, a platform to boost post reservation sales, will be organizing a webinar on 12 October at 3pm, where a live demo and introduction will be done for the travel trade. To register mail jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call +91 9650196532.  

Jazeera Airways, based in Kuwait and a leading low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East, continues to support an expanding network of routes. Jazeera Airways currently flies to over 50destinations operating a reliable fleet of Airbus A320neo and A320ceo aircraft.  With the return of international travel during 2022, the airline is going forward with its expansion plans offering affordable travel across the Middle East, Central & South Asia, North Africa and Europe.  Jazeera has been established in the Indian market for five years and now has a strong pan-India presence with six destinations: Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kochi and Chennai. Later this year two additional routes will be added to Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore. Jazeera Airways is responding strongly also to the 2030 Vision that is driving growth in travel to Saudi Arabia. Jazeera is working closely with the Saudi Tourism Authority to support the marketing of eight routes they currently operate into the Kingdom. The growth plan constitutes of Romana Parvi, Regional Manager – South Asia engaging in showcasing knowledge about product & its offerings and exchanging business ideas by participating at various travel trade marts like TTF Ahmedabad, BLTM Delhi and OTM Mumbai. Jazeera Airways will also participate at various tradeshows in Indore, Raipur, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Chennai and the Wedding Travel Show in Dehradun. Parvi mentioned that “The response has been positive as we’re seeing healthy load factor for forward bookings. We are continuously reviewing the opportunities in the India market and will work upon it to meet these demands.”    

Cross Hotels & Resorts, along with TravelBullz is conducting a webinar on 7th October at 12pm. Representatives from both the brands will update the trade about their offerings. Participants also have a chance to win exciting prizes. Register atjaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com, +91 9650196532.

Cross Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to introduce travelers to Cross River Kwai, one of Kanchanaburi’s most-talked-about riverside hotels with themed guest rooms and floating cabins. The Fallingwater Pool Villas has one and two-bedroom rooms, the latest in hand-crafted luxurious accommodation. Each of the 10 multi-storey units are blessed with spectacular scenery and Tenasserim mountain range. It is along the stretch of Kwai Noi River. Cross River Kwai is surrounded by with green, mature trees, towering bamboo, and native flora and fauna giving the retreat a balanced natural ambience. The resort incorporates elements unique to Kanchanaburi and the town’s history and strategic location. The Fallingwater Pool Villas expands the nature-inspired narrative of Cross River Kwai and pays homage to Erawan Falls in the nearby Erawan National Park. From the comfort of their living room, guests can plunge into the indoor-outdoor swimming pool or sit back and feast their eyes upon the beautiful countryside. The living area opens onto a private deck with comfortable sun loungers overlooking the majestic river. The master bedroom features floor to ceiling windows that offer unobstructed view of the river and mountains that blend with natural features. Guests can go on an excursion to Kanchanaburi’s Bridge over the River Kwai, visit Death Railway museum or Erawan National Park. They can also visit the town centre or participate in activities at the resort. Alternatively, they can sit back and admire nature in all its infinite beauty. The hotel currently operates 26 hotels in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan under five distinct brands: Cross, Cross Vibe, Away, Lumen, and Cross Collection.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said the government has taken a four-fold strategy for the development of tourism in the country that focuses on improving connectivity, enhancing tourism infrastructure, streamlining branding, and showcasing culture and heritage.   

Arvind Singh, Secretary Tourism, has said that that the national conference of state tourism ministers is being held because we all want tourism to be a national priority and we all want the central and state governments to work in tandem as one team that works together to deliver. 

Thanks to its vast network, Swiss Travel System (STS) offers travellers an easy way to travel across Switzerland. The all-in-one ticket, Swiss Travel Pass, provides visitors with unlimited travel along the public transport network, and numerous other benefits. This webinar will highlight STS and its various products and services, as well as provide the latest news and updates for the India market. Sign up today and register now to attend the webinar. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Highlighting the slogan of Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi Union Minister informed the National Tourism Policy will be brought out before the Budget session and various tourist circuits are being promoted and a new ‘Ambedkar Circuit’ shall soon be launched.

Sharing an update on the convention, Ajay Prakash, TAFI President, says, “We have registered 485 delegates for the upcoming convention. The enthusiasm is remarkable because our convention is happening directly after 2018. The destination is interesting as well as it is a relatively unknown destination for the Indian travel trade. We opened registrations for the convention on August 5 and within just two weeks we received over 400 registrations! However, we were clear that we would only take members who are actively involved in the trade and of course the first preference is our own members.”