This joy of rediscovery cannot be captured in words. A secret unfolding takes place inside you. One of the first things I did on my first visit home was to order bhajias from a local restaurant; no onion ring has ever come close. I recall a friend who longed for a real cup of tea, which he found only at an Iranian restaurant, which have all since vanished. "Double tea with less water" was his formula.
The script of such travels back home is familiar to all of us. There are variations to be sure; but sooner or later, you become unsure if you are glad to return, fully anyway.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Thomas Cook India launches travel portal www.thomascook.in
Mumbai, May 20, 2008: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s largest integrated travel and travel related services company, today launched www.thomascook.in, the complete travel portal offering end-to-end travel solutions for its customers.
The new website will target the internet savvy leisure travelers, corporate travelers, travel agents and partners who will be integrated with the robust offline business of Thomas Cook India.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Udayan Bose, Chairman, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said “Today, 75% of e-commerce spend is attributed to online travel booking. An average young entrepreneur, traveling for work or holiday uses the Internet for addressing most of his travel needs and we want to tap into this large market and cater to their needs effectively.”
The new website will target the internet savvy leisure travelers, corporate travelers, travel agents and partners who will be integrated with the robust offline business of Thomas Cook India.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Udayan Bose, Chairman, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said “Today, 75% of e-commerce spend is attributed to online travel booking. An average young entrepreneur, traveling for work or holiday uses the Internet for addressing most of his travel needs and we want to tap into this large market and cater to their needs effectively.”
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Indian travel firms look online as demand soars
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Booming demand from Indian tourists as well as rising tour costs are forcing travel firms to increase their services on the internet to remain competitive, top company officials and analysts said.
Indians travelling overseas rose 16 percent to 8.3 million in 2006, according to the government's tourism department, while domestic travel rose about 18 percent to 462 million, challenging the industry's ability to match the demand.
"If the 20th century was about sorting out supply, the 21st century is about sorting out demand," said Ram Badrinathan, senior analyst with PhoCusWright Inc, a travel research firm.
Indians travelling overseas rose 16 percent to 8.3 million in 2006, according to the government's tourism department, while domestic travel rose about 18 percent to 462 million, challenging the industry's ability to match the demand.
"If the 20th century was about sorting out supply, the 21st century is about sorting out demand," said Ram Badrinathan, senior analyst with PhoCusWright Inc, a travel research firm.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Weak Dollar Means Changes For Those Taking Trips
In India, the exchange rate is 28 cents for each rupee. That's why travel to China is expected to go up almost 13 and a half percent.
Trips to India could jump 13 percent, but ultimately travelers fear the dollar's poor performance internationally will force people to think twice.
"I think in the long run, once they reevaluate it, they're still gonna want to travel cause the benefits outweigh the costs," said Rogers.
Even with the higher exchange rates, travel to Europe will go up this summer where Americans are expected to pay just under six percent more for anything they purchase.
Trips to India could jump 13 percent, but ultimately travelers fear the dollar's poor performance internationally will force people to think twice.
"I think in the long run, once they reevaluate it, they're still gonna want to travel cause the benefits outweigh the costs," said Rogers.
Even with the higher exchange rates, travel to Europe will go up this summer where Americans are expected to pay just under six percent more for anything they purchase.
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