‘A Strong Integration Between Ministries Will Be My Focus’
Taking on the responsibility of the new tourism minister Renuka Choudhury is at the helm of affairs in the ministry of tourism and culture, government of India. In an exclusive with Express Travel & Tourism, Choudhury disclosed that she would like to carry forward 'the good work' initiated by the former tourism minister, Jagmohan.

Thomas Cook Launches New Insurance Product
Thomas Cook Insurance Services (I) Ltd, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, launched a new product - EmigrationCare to its existing portfolio of Travel Insurance products.

Malaysia: Destination MICE
For the first time ever India will witness an exclusive Meetings Incentives Conventions & Exhibitions (MICE) Travel Mart bringing together the nation's leading travel agents and tour operators specialising in MICE and outbound travel.

Pearl International To Focus On FIT Business
Pearl International, which started its operations in 1992, has decided to place emphasis on the FIT business. With an already established ticketing and visa services business, diversifying into outbound was a natural corollary for the group as they could serve as one-stop shop for travellers.

India To Host WTTC Global Conference In April 2005
After hosting the PATA annual conference successfully in 2002, India is now set to host another major conference in 2005. India will host the global tourism summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in April 2005 in Delhi.

The India Impact At WTTC 2004
It was India's day at the fourth global summit organised by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) which brought together some 700 of the planet's most influential leaders which included chief executives of hotel chains, airlines, travel agencies, car rentals, media barons and investors, in Doha, capital of Qatar, in the first week of May.

WTTC's Global Summit Addresses Priorities For Driving Change In Travel And Tourism
The 4th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, hosted by Qatar Airways in Doha from 1-3 May, attracted more than 800 public and private sector decision-makers and journalists from over 40 countries around the world.

Qatar Unveils New Tourism Master Plan
The state of Qatar has unveiled an ambitious, new tourism master plan that will guide a US$15 billion investment into an array of prestigious projects and establish Qatar as a high quality destination for cultural tourism, beach resorts, shopping, lifestyle, business and sports events.