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‘Tourism stands as…’ Maldives tour and travel body urges EaseMyTrip CEO to resume flight bookings, extends apology

September 19, 2024

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has written a letter to EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti after it announced the suspension of all flight bookings to the island nation on its website in solidarity with India.

In a letter to the CEO, MATATO wrote, “Tourism stands as the lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing over two-thirds of our GDP and providing livelihoods to approximately 44,000 Maldivians who work directly in the tourism sector. The potential adverse impact on tourism holds the power to unleash severe repercussions on our economy, affecting the lives and well-being of many.”

While referring to

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Do I Still Need A Travel Agent?

August 9, 2024

If you’ve planned a vacation before, you know firsthand how stressful the planning process can be. Between booking hotels, flights and excursions, planning a vacation can feel like a full-time job. American travelers spent an average of 8 hours and 44 minutes reviewing travel content and resources ahead of their trips and read up to a whopping 277 pages of information on average, according to a 2023 survey from Expedia Group and Luth Research.

The time commitment behind planning a vacation could be one of the factors driving the 14 percent year-over-year increase in travelers who are likely to use

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Insta Destination: ‘Insta destination’ likely to see fewer Indian tourists – Times News Network | Delhi News

August 8, 2024

Times News Network
New Delhi: The backlash against Maldivian politicians’ “derogatory” remarks about PM Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep trip may have more than temporarily dented the island nation’s allure as an Insta-worthy destination for potential visitors, say travel operators as they brace for last year’s India tourist tsunami to reduce to a trickle.
Although there isn’t data on cancellations, if any, travel agencies and airlines believe the trend will become clear over the next few days.
“People in the office should keep Indian sensitivities in mind while making comments as there could be an impact,” said Anil Kalsi, VP of Travel
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Former Emigration Officer, Travel Agent Took Rs 2-Crore Bribe. Jailed For 3 Years, Fined

July 29, 2024

Johannesburg – Spring is in the air and many South Africans are already planning their end-of-year holidays or at least thinking about it. In recent weeks, the travel industry has unexpectedly found itself in the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. Fraud exists in all industries and sectors and the travel world isn’t immune.

CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata), Otto de Vries, says knowing where to place trust can significantly mitigate risks.

“Asata members, representing more than 90% of the travel sector, are thoroughly vetted, ensuring travelers that they’re partnering with true professionals.

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