Episode 252 (July 27)

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In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on:

  • The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that they are looking to extend the e-Tourist Visa facilities to 36 other countries
  • Air India to connect Ahmedabad and New York from August 15. The national carrier will extend its existing Ahmedabad-London service across the Atlantic to New York
  • Kerala’s foreign tourist arrivals increased by 5.86 % and domestic arrivals have gone up by 6.50 % in 2015
  • According to a recent survey by Opera and Wudstay, the lack of mobile connectivity is biggest fear amongst Indian travellers. 34.5% of travellers most dread the lack of their mobile network while travelling.
  • Celebrating the birth month of Jim Corbett, Rare India promoted its lodges and wilderness retreats.

We interviewed:

  • SUMAN BILLA, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
  • NANDAKUMAR K P, Deputy Director, Kerala Tourism
  • SHOBA MOHAN, Founder Partner, RARE Destinations & Experiences
  • BELINDA WRIGHT, Co-proprietor, Kipling Camp