Fintech firm Legalpay launches healthcare focused fundLegalPay targets mid-market companies, including MSMEs, undergoing insolvencies, requiring Rs10 lakh - Rs5 crore. It competes with restruct...
18 Jan, 2022, 11.05 PM IST
LegalPay raises funds led by Venture Catalysts, Amity Technology IncubatorThe round also saw participation from existing investors including family office of Ashwini Kakkar, former head of Thomas Cook and co-found...
11 Dec, 2021, 01.57 PM IST
Foreign trips may pinch fliers as airfares surgeFlights to US, Europe this holiday season may cost three times more on Jet’s exit. The India-London sector could see new flights, with Vist...
03 Dec, 2019, 07.43 AM IST
A preview to the Italian Expo in MumbaiThe Italian consulate in Mumbai and the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce hosted a party at a plush Mumbai hotel as a preview to the Italian...
10 Apr, 2015, 03.08 PM IST
- Indian travel firms eye expansion, plan to grab a bigger foreign market share
Travel firms in India are preparing their war chests in anticipation of growing business out of the Indian market.
04 Aug, 2011, 07.40 AM IST
- Many Japanese tourists cancel India trip
The impact on Japanese tourist arrivals into India could extend to the peak winter tourist season starting October.
16 Mar, 2011, 04.22 AM IST
- One lakh travel agents may lose jobs in New Year
Travel agents could lose their jobs in the New Year if the problem related to fees on air ticket sales is not solved soon. Travel Insurance...
03 Dec, 2008, 01.23 PM IST
One lakh travel agents may lose jobs in New YearOver one lakh travel agents could lose their jobs in the New Year if the problem related to fees on ticket sales is not solved soon.
03 Dec, 2008, 02.12 AM IST
- Countries offer short trips to lure Indian travellers
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Egypt & Australia set to garner almost half of India’s total outbound traffic this year.
27 Oct, 2008, 03.17 AM IST
- Tour operators cashing in on India's diverse cuisine
Thomas Cook, Mercury Travels and Kuoni Travels bring in clientele that likes to experience the Indian cuisine first hand. Top 10 beachside ...
07 Aug, 2008, 02.27 AM IST
- Indian travellers flocking to Egypt
This year, the country known for its ancient civilisation and monuments, is expected to record a 19% growth in Indian tourists. Cruise Line...
15 Jul, 2008, 03.41 AM IST
- Rising rupee hurts tourism sector
A strong rupee has made the dream international holiday for Indians more affordable. Tour operators are pricing new packages at 20% over la...
21 Sep, 2007, 02.02 AM IST
- Be Indian, Fly Indian?
Challenged by an irreverent Virgin Atlantic in the early 90s, flag carrier British Airways decided to take the Union Jack off its tail.
28 Jul, 2007, 04.42 AM IST
- Mercury Travels to undertake expansion
Former Thomas Cook CEO Ashwini Kakkar, who is now heading Mercury Travels, a JV between EIH (Oberoi Hotels), has an-nounced plans to expand...
03 Feb, 2007, 03.12 AM IST
- Ashwini Kakkar trains sights on travel start-ups
After acquiring a majority stake in the Oberoi group’s Mercury Travels, ex-Thomas Cook India head Ashwini Kakkar is on the prowl for pickin...
18 Sep, 2006, 01.30 AM IST
- Thomas Cook Q3 net up 17% to Rs 10 cr
Thomas Cook India (TCIL) has posted a 17% growth in net profit to Rs 10 crore for the quarter ended July 31, ’06 compared to Rs 8 crore in ...
29 Aug, 2006, 12.45 AM IST
- Ex-Thomas Cook MD buys 75% in Oberoi arm
Ashwini Kakkar, the flamboyant former managing director of Thomas Cook India, has bought a 75% stake in East India Hotels (EIH) travel subs...
01 Aug, 2006, 12.15 AM IST