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Interview with Mr R.A.GOENKA HONORARY CONSUL OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA
R. A. Goenka is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kenya for the last 5 years and here he shares with us the similarity between Kenya and India and why Kenya is an ideal destination for exchange of trade and tourism with India.
Interview with Lucie W.K.Malu Country Manager, India, Kenya Airways
Lucie W. K. Malu has recently taken over as Country Manager-India for Kenya Airways and she shares with us information about Kenya and its national carrier as well as interesting facets of Magical Kenya.
Interview with Dr. Marla Stukenberg Director of Max Mueller Bhavan - Mumbai
I joined Max Mueller Bhavan (MMB) - Mumbai in January 2008. The past year has been very busy at the institute. It started immediately in January when we welcomed Pina Bausch and her great ensemble for the dance performance Bamboo Blues at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA).
Interview with Erik Rovina Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Consulate General of Spain in Mumbai
We are responsible for the promotion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in both countries which includes Spanish companies setting up here in India and Indian companies setting up in Spain, as well as the promotion of Spanish exports into India.
Interview with Cesar Alba Consul General of Spain, Mumbai
The Spanish Consulate itself is the umbrella for all other offices providing advisory services between Spain and India. The Spanish Tourism Office will be opening in India towards the end of this year and we are assisting with that. Our role is also to sponsor any activity which promotes the image of Spain.
Interview with Rob Giason - CEO - Tourism Tropical North Queensland David Rose - Director of Marketing - Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Rob Giason and David Rose are the CEO and Director of Marketing for Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), respectively. They share with us their views on the changing trends of global tourism, the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland and the joy of "changing your latitude".
 
Interview with Peter Linford Senior Trade Commissioner- South Asia, Australian High Commission
Peter Linford is the Senior Trade Commissioner- South Asia, for the Australian High Commission and is based out of New Delhi. Mr. Linford is responsible for the management of Austrade offices in 11 locations covering 9 countries. Here he shares his views on trade and tourism opportunities between Asia and Australia as well as tells us about UTSAV AUSTRALIA - a unique initiative of the Australian government.
Interview with Ralf Zednik Deputy Director of Sales & Marketing for the CITY OF MUNICH
Ralf Zednik is the Deputy Director of Sales and Marketing for the Munich Tourist Office. He shares with us why Munich is the destination of choice especially during October and what the city of Munich has to offer to everyone.
 
Interview with Giju Varghese Head- Business Development , South African National Parks
Giju Varghese Head- Business Development , South African National Parks As Head- Business Development South African National Parks, he tells us about his responsibilities of the business development unit.
 
Interview with Walter Stechel -Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany,Mumbai
On 4th August 2008, Walter Stechel will complete 2 years in India as Consul General og the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai. Incidentally, this has been his first posting in Asia. Mr. Stechel’s office in Mumbai covers jurisdiction which encompasses Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujrat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and has an approximate population of over 250 million people. Here, he shares his views not only on education, tourism and trade opportunities in Germany but also his impressions of emerging India.
Interview with Hans-Jurgen Goller - Founder-Director of TMGS Tourism Marketing Company of Saxony (Saxony Tourism)
Hans-Jurgen Goller is the Founder-Director of TMGS Tourism Marketing Company of Saxony (Saxony Tourism) which is responsible for the tourism marketing of the Free State of Saxony worldwide. Saxony, in the South-East corner of Germany is the country's No.1 destination with regard to cultural travel. The cities of Dresden and Leipzig highlight Saxony's potential in this tourism sector. Saxony Tourism's marketing archives include high-quality brochures in several languages, study tours for tour operators, travel agents and press, participation in the trade shows, congresses and seminars worldwide.
Interview with EVA DRDAKOVA - Consul General of the Czech Republic
Eva Drdakova is the Consul General of the Czech Republic in Mumbai and here she shares with us why the Czech Republic continues to grow as an attractive destination for the outbound travel market from India.
Interview with Rafal Szmytke - President of Polish Tourist Organization (PTO)
Rafal Szmytke- President of Polish Tourist Organization (PTO), during his visit to India, talks about the emerging opportunities in tourism for Poland.
Interview with Sharon Harvey Director (India) of Gold Coast Tourism Corporation Ltd.
Sharon is the Director (India) for Gold Coast Tourism and has played a key role since the past few years to attract a large number of Indian visitors to Gold Coast region in Queensland.
Interview with Regional Director (Russia and India) for Stuttgart Marketing
Stuttgart is known for the world famous automobile Mercedes Benz and many people from India have the wrong perception that Stuttgart is an industrial city. In fact, it isn't. Although the city has a big factory of Mercedes Benz, it is primarily assembling the cars.
Interview with Katarzyna Sobierajska - Director - Promotions Department of Polish Tourist Organisation (PTO)
Ms. Katarzyna Sobierajska is a graduate of The Main School of Commerce in Warsaw (the faculty of Home Trade) and postgraduate of Polish-Dutch Diploma (University of Warsaw and University in Maastricht).
Interview with Wolfgang Gartner - Head of Marketing, Saxony Tourism
Tourism Marketing Company of Saxony, or in short, Saxony Tourism, is responsible for the tourism marketing of the Free State of Saxony worldwide. Saxony, in the South-East corner of Germany is the country's No 1 destination with regard to cultural travel.
Interview with KARIM MEKACHERA - Director of Maison de la France
Director of Maison de la France in India shares his views of how the French Tourist Office creates awareness about the country which offers diverse experiences for visitors
Interview with AHMED WASFY Regional Manager - India and Sri Lanka for EGYPT AIR
Ahmed Wasfy has taken over as the Regional Manager - India & Sri Lankafor Egypt Air since September 2006. Tourism from India to Egypt has grown by 15% to reach a figure of 65000. The first half of 2007 has seen a larger number of tourists from India travelling to Egypt.
Interview with JANUSZ BYLINSKI CONSUL GENERAL of the Republic of Poland
Janusz Bylinski is the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in India and here he shares with us the growing popularity of Poland as an emerging holiday destination for the Indian travellers.
Interview with Hon. Margaret Keech MP, Minister for Tourism, Queensland
Popularly known as the 'Peoples Member', Margaret Keech, Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development,Queensland, Margaret Keech, shares her view and vision about the booming trade relationship between India and Queensland Tourism.
Interview with Paul Buggy
Paul Buggy is the Regional Director for Korea, India, Middle East and South Africa regions for Tourism Queensland and until 2005 Paul used to oversee the operation from Australia.
Interview with H.E. NABILA SALAMA - Consul General of Egypt in Mumbai
H.E. Mrs Nabila Salama is the Consul General of Egypt in Mumbai, India since July 2006. Nabila shares with our readers about the growing popularity of Egypt amongst the Indian outbound traveller.
Interview with H. E. Atilla Koç Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
Mr. Atilla KOÇ graduated from University of Ankara, Faculty of Political Science. He was the governor of districts of Ulubey, Nusaybin and Bayýndýr and provinces of Siirt and Giresun. He also served as a Police Commissioner in Konya.
Interview with Christine Mukharji Director of ANTO (Austrian National Tourist Office) in India
Christine Mukharji is the Director of ANTO (Austrian National Tourist Office) in India and here she has a tête-à-tête with our Editor cum expert on destinations Subhash Motwani as to why Austria should be your preferred European destination to visit in 2006.
Interview with H.E. Busi Kuzwayo Consul General of the Republic of South Africa
Ms Busi Kuzwayo has been the Consul General of the Republic of South Africa in India for the past two years. Here she shares her views with the readers about the increasing trade as well as tourism interests between the two countries and how tourism and trade to South Africa has grown during her tenure.
Interview with Moeketsi Mosola - CEO, South African Tourism
Moeketsi Mosola is Chief Executive Officer of SA Tourism. He was previously the COO of South Africa Tourism and prior to that the chief director of tourism development with the department of environmental affairs & tourism and has held several senior appointments in provincial and national government.
Dubai - A Land of Contrasts
Our Editor cum Director of COMPACT TRAVELS was in Dubai in the first week of May and after his exciting experience in Dubai and having attended the Arabian Travel Mart, he strongly recommended Sanaya Dadachanji, Senior Travel Consultant at COMPACT TRAVELS to visit this exciting city on her way to India from her 25 days trip to Europe. Here, Sanaya narrates her first hand experience of exploring Dubai for 3 nights/4 days and she too agrees that there is much more to Dubai beyond mere shopping.
Interview with Samy Mahmoud
Samy Mahmoud has recently taken the charge of the Egyptian Consulate Tourism Office in Mumbai. Our Editor Subhash Motwani caught up with Samy to find out what would be the role of the newly started Egyptian Tourism Office at World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
Interview with Khursheed Lam
Khursheed Lam, Manager - India and South Asia holds the distinction of being the first lady Country Manager of a foreign airline in South Asia. Here she shares with us information about the return of Qantas back in India and the fast growth in passenger traffic between India & Australia.
STAR CRUISE An exhilarating experience
I have had a globe trotting experience for almost 17 years now and I have travelled to most places making my own travel plans. I always wanted to share my travel experiences and what better way than to start your own travel company and this year I finally took the plunge by starting COMPACT TRAVELS which would specialize in exploring places like never before.
 
 
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