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IHG Hotels Expands Vignette Collection in London with Canary Riverside Plaza Signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza in London under its luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection....
Jaipur to Host Key BRICS Tourism Meetings in August 2026, Strengthening Global Cooperation Agenda
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ADTOI to Host Annual Convention 2026 in Raipur to Promote Domestic Tourism Growth
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India’s Medical Tourism Sector Faces Pressure as West Asia Crisis Disrupts Patient Travel
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Maharashtra Plans India’s First Underwater Museum to Boost Coastal Tourism and Heritage Experiences
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Thailand and Andaman Islands Explore Direct Flight Connectivity to Boost Tourism and Investment
Thailand and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are set to deepen tourism and economic cooperation following high-level discussions focused on tourism promotion,...
Nile Hospitality Partners with Radisson for New Gujarat Property
Nile Hospitality has announced the signing of Park Inn & Suites by Radisson in Gujarat, further strengthening its growing hospitality portfolio in...
Camiguin Tourism Surges in 2025 as Visitor Arrivals Near 400,000 with Smart Travel and...
The island province of Camiguin in the Philippines is witnessing a major tourism boom in 2025, recording nearly 400,000 visitor arrivals as...
Accor Expands Luxury Hospitality Presence with Introduction of Mantis Brand in India and South...
Accor has officially introduced its luxury lifestyle and conservation-focused Mantis brand in India and South Asia, marking a significant expansion of the...
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Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager, Tourism of New Zealand
TMS. Give a brief overview of your background and your role in the organisation?
Gregg Wafelbakker. I’m the General Manager Asia for Tourism New Zealand, based in Singapore.
Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Centre, Mumbai
TMS. Mr. Kalantri, you have had a long and illustrious career in industry, trade promotion, and infrastructure development. What core values have guided your leadership journey?
Vijay Kalantri. I...
Exclusive Conversation With Phil Chung, CEO of IICC Operating Company (KINEXIN), General Director of...
ES. What are the areas which will see drastic changes in exhibitions post the Covid19 period?Phil. I guess the biggest difference from the past will be our sense of importance on the number...
Pallavi Mehra, Sr. Group Director and Publisher, Travel Trends Today at Informa Markets
TMS. As the Sr. Group Director and Publisher of Travel Trends Today at Informa Markets, overseeing the organization of SATTE, how do you envision the continued growth and impact of SATTE as...
Anthony Poponi, CEO & Founder Of Focus On The 40
TMS. When did the idea to start "Focus on the 40" flash through your mind?
Anthony Poponi. I was reading a book by Dr. Sonya Lyubomirsky called “The How...
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MAANAV SARAF, DIRECTOR, GAINWELL TRAVEL & VICE CAPTAIN, GAINWELL SPORTS
TMS. Kindly tell us about your professional journey and how did you end up in this industry ?
TARUN THAKRAL, Executive Director, CJ International Hotels Ltd
TMS. Please tell us about your early days when you started your journey in the hospitality industry. Please share some of the milestones achieved over the years ?
TIM GROOT, CEO & Founder, Grip
TMS. What is the core mission of Grip today, and how do you see it evolving in the next 5 years?
Tim Groot. The core mission of Grip today...
Reema Al-Mokhtar, Director of Travel Trade Marketing at Red Sea Global
TMS. In what way is RSG contributing to the development of a fresh sustainable tourism sector in Saudi Arabia and what are the observable effects on the environment?
Reema...
In Conversation With Anamitra Mukherjee, General Manager, Head Fairs Events and Special Logistics at...
Please introduce us to your organization, its legacy and the major accomplishments to your organization’s credit.
Anamitra Mukherjee. AT DB Schenker in India, we offer a complete range of...
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