Episode 259 (Aug 05)

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In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on:

  • The Ministry of Tourism has formed a task force with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to address and simplify regional connectivity scheme
  • Ras Al Khaimah recorded a 23% increase in visitors from India during the first six months of 2016 compared to the corresponding January-June period last year
  • Lavasa aims to welcome 2 million tourists by March 2017
  • SpiceJet launches Smart Check-in facility using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and NFC (Near Field Communication) technologies. The feature is available for all SpiceJet customers who have booked their tickets through the SpiceJet Mobile App and they will not require the itinerary printouts or the PNR number for Check in if using this App.
  • Global Destinations’ sister concern Wonderlust adds ‘My private villas’ to its portfolio

 

We interviewed:

  • VINOD ZUTSHI, Secretary Tourism, Government of India
  • RAJIV DUGGAL, CEO, Lavasa
  • PRANAV KAPADIA, Founder , Global Destinations