A move that has added value to agents and also reduced hassle for both the trade and clients has been extended by Exotic Holidays due to a strong response.

Managing director Rahul Sharma, says Exotic, through sister company Visa Assist, has been waiving visa processing fees for India and Vietnam for a couple of weeks.

Despite India being a hot topic of discussion at this week’s TRENZ 2019, New Zealand’s major annual tourism showcase, direct flights between the two countries still appear to be some way off.
Adrian Littlewood, chief executive of Auckland International Airport, says the company has a team working with the outbound industry in India but direct flights into the airport are ‘not imminent’.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will open its first property in India by the end of 2018, reports World Journeys.

TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS has increased its offering in river cruising and overlands.

Following the worst flooding in Kerala in nearly a century, World Expeditions is urging travellers to be part of the recovery by visiting now.

The latest Exotic Holidays India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives 2018 / 2019 is available now.

Adventure World’s India and Asia product manager Eric Finley has returned from exploring India as well as attending contract and supplier meetings in the region. Finley explored the alleyways in historic Old Delhi with a local guide called Pankaj to fine tune a walking tour offered to Adventure World clients.

Total Holiday Options has added a Women’s India Getaway to its latest brochure due to popular demand.
THO global managing director Amaan Khan says the tours are packed with culinary experiences, including cooking classes, women’s spa and massage, shopping, free time and cultural experiences.
The 15 days / 14 nights include visits to Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Deogarh Palace, Jodhpur and Mumbai.
‘Varanasi is famous for its silk as well as its spiritual experience, while Jaipur – the Pink City – is known for its shopping as well as its colours and culture. Obviously the Taj Mahal and the Blue City of Jodhpur are other highlights.’
Khan says the Women’s India getaway departs once a month from now through to April 2018 and again in the season through late 2018 to 2019.