QUICK SHOTS
Mountains or Beaches – Mountains
Favourite Holiday Destination – Czech Republic
Best travel hack – Talk and interact with random people
Window or Aisle seat – Aisle Seat
Favourite Cuisine – Italian
Advice for a first-time traveller – Do not travel with any prejudice in mind. Be open
– Ravi Gosain, MD, Erco Travel, Vice President, IATO
VFS Global and CzechTourism join hands to promote Czech in India
VFS Global has been appointed as the destination representation partner for CzechTourism in India to showcase Czechia’s diverse travel experiences and unique attractions. Leveraging its extensive reach and expertise, VFS Global will represent CzechTourism to drive marketing, public relations and trade engagement efforts to boost visitor numbers and enhance overall awareness of Czechia as a premier destination. VFS Global will represent Czechia in India for Sales, Marketing, PR and Trade initiatives.
South Africa rolls out phase 2 of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS)
The Department of Home Affairs has officially gazetted Phase 2 of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), further advancing its mission to streamline visa processes and boost tourism in South Africa. The announcement, published in Government Gazette No. 52460 on 4 April 2025, invites domestic tour operators to submit expressions of interest to participate in this transformative initiative. Building on the success of Phase 1, where 2000 additional tourists from China and India applied, Phase 2 will further accelerate this growth as Home Affairs delivers on the commitment to replace a manual, paper-based and insecure visa system with secure, world-class digital infrastructure.
IRCTC’s ‘North East Discovery’ tour to begin on April 22
IRCTC is set to launch its “North East Discovery” tour aboard the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train from Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station on April 22, 2025. The 15-day journey offers a curated itinerary through five of the “seven sisters,” showcasing the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of India’s North East. Boarding points include Delhi, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, and Kanpur. At a price range starting from Rs 1,67,845 per person for AC 1 (Coupe), Rs 1,49,815 per person for AC1 (Cabin), Rs 1,29,915 per person in AC 2 Tier, and Rs. 1,16,905 n AC III, the IRCTC tourist train will be a 15-day all-inclusive tour package.
Lemon Tree Hotels appoints Niket Sood as Vice President – Commercial Strategy
Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the appointment of Niket Sood as its new Vice President – Commercial Strategy. With close to 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Niket brings a strong background in leadership and strategic planning, having worked with global hotel chains such as Accor and Marriott International. His career has encompassed a wide range of roles, from front-office operations to spearheading commercial strategies for multi-brand portfolios. Prior to joining Lemon Tree Hotels, he served as Regional Director of Topline Performance at Accor India & South Asia.
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