Episode 499 (Jul 25)

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In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on:

  • Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)  has postponed its annual convention, which was scheduled from August 18-20 in Kunming, China. Due to few pending approvals and airline seat confirmations, TAAI has decided to hold the convention at a later date.
  • Marriott plans to further cement itself in the Indian MICE space
  • In an attempt to recognize the regional achievers in the tourism industry, The fourth edition of the East India Travel Award 2017 will be held on July 26 in Guwahati.
  • Rwand Air focusses on its promotional initiatives to increase its reach
  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India has granted ‘in principle’ approval for setting up of 18 Greenfield Airports in the country

We interviewed:

  • BARUN GUPTA , Director of Mice, National Sales – India, Marriott Hotels
  • PRAFUL KHOSLA, Executive Vice President, Bird Group
  • FAIZAN KHATRI, Sales Manager, RwandAir