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IRCTC launches cash-on-delivery for train tickets

IRCTC launches pay-on-delivery (PoD) service of rail tickets by allowing passengers to book train tickets online & make payment through any payment mode, including cash.  The move will facilitate those consumers who book through travel agents to move to online medium. It will also encourage people who book at railway reservation counters to move to […]

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Vistara starts self-service check-in kiosks at airports

Vistara Airlines launched self-service kiosks at Delhi & Mumbai airports to enable passengers to check-in on their own.  The facility would allow customers to check-in, select seats & print their boarding passes for their flights without queueing up at check-in desks. Customers with check-in baggage can drop them at the check-in desks after printing their

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Thomas Cook targets high-potential women traveller segment

Travel Company Thomas Cook launched innovative travel packages for mothers. Easy to access destinations like Singapore, Dubai, Oman, Sri Lanka, etc. are included in these packages. Thomas Cook’s president said, “India’s mommy travellers are the next growth drivers and our product team has developed packages personalized to serve their needs”. Source: http://bit.ly/2q6534s   [row][third_paragraph]  

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Kerala Tourism Promotes the State Via ‘Visit Kerala Adventure’ App

Kerala Tourismhas launched a mobile app, Visit Kerala Adventure, to help one to explore many hotspots of Kerala through fun and interactive games. From unveiling a ‘Red God’ in Kannur to being the ‘Sea Tamer’ of Kovalam, each game’s activity revolves around the specialty of a specific destination. Also, the player can win discount vouchers

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Google Areo is a new app for ordering food or home services in India

Google has launched a new app called Areo, allowing users to order meals from nearby restaurants or schedule appointments with local service professionals, including electricians, painters, cleaners, plumbers, & more. Users can search for dishes or restaurants, even filter by vegetarian option or book appointment times with local pros. & pay via card, net banking or

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CarDekho set to enter the auto insurance broking business

CarDekho is set to enter the auto insurance broking business, under the name Girnar Insurance Brokers. The move will enable customers to buy insurance, locate cashless services garages, settle claims & check documents. An app will be launched attempting to understand the risk profile of users & advising them on buying a policy that has terms &

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Yahoo India launches ‘Storytellers’, Aims to Help Brands Tap Right Audience

Yahoo launched content marketing solution, “Storytellers” to drive customer engagement. It will be linked with Yahoo Gemini – a marketplace for mobile ads. Gurmit Singh, Managing director and Vice President of Yahoo said: “With Yahoo Storytellers, we are offering a better way for brands to create powerful content that’s informed by data and engages the

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