Episode 69 (Dec 17)

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This episode focusses on:

  • Foreign Tourist Arrivals grow by 7.1% between Jan to Nov this year compared to last year
  • PATA emphasises on the importance of easing visa issuance for developing tourism
  • Air Canada starts non-stop service from Toronto to Delhi on November 1, 2015
  • Goa beaches will have toilets and changing room facilities from May 2015
  • India Travel Awards North receives 97 nominations and over 4 lakh votes till date
  • Visit Britain continues to maintain its popularity amongst Indian travellers
  • 7,200 train tickets can now be booked per minute on the New Generation e-Ticketing system launched by the Indian Railways
  • IATA expects a cut in airline prices with the fall in oil costs
  • Odisha to introduce a light and sound show in Khandagiri, Udayagiri, Dhauli and Konark Sun Temple
  • Manav Thadani takes over as the Chairman of WTTC and Kapil Chopra as the Vice Chairman

We interviewed:

  • Nilesh Cabral, Chairman, GTDC
  • Louise Bryce, Head of Partnership, Visit Britain
  • Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA