Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi recently organised a webinar to target the leisure market in India. Titled ‘Reunite #InAbu Dhabi, the exclusive presentation made the trade familiar with luxury experiences, iconic sights, Instagram-worthy locations and new destinations on the anvil in Abu Dhabi. NishaVerma In the introductory …
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Way forward with MoCA& MOT
Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), shares her views on how they are collaborating with the Ministry of Tourism to boost connectivity to both metro and non-metro destinations across the country, and in turn increase the number of domestic, as well as international tourists in the country. …
Read More »Elevating India’s tourism industry
To elevate India’s tourism industry to new heights, it is important to explore the potential of investment in the tourism sector. Suman Billa, Director, Technical Cooperation & Silk Road, UNWTO, spoke how crucial investment is in tourism, at present and that UN is propagating the idea of investment in travel …
Read More »North East on high priority
Underlining her ministry’s focus on the North East region, RupinderBrar, ADG, Ministry of Tourism, has said that road and air connectivity is a priority area here, while parallely developing tourism infrastructure such as homestays to ensure quick and holistic tourism development. Hazel Jain Speaking at a webinar on developing tourism …
Read More »NDC and the opportunities ahead
Year 2021 marks a milestone in the industry’s NDC. It’s an exciting time to be involved in airline distribution and there is an opportunity to transform the indirect distribution channel to be more effective, less complex and better able to deliver on the needs of travellers and the industry today. …
Read More »Strong economy, stronger tourism
Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog, explains how a firm economy is directly proportional to the growth of tourism in India, while a fast-paced vaccination drive, digital and sustainable growth would just be the right propellers in this regard. Nisha Verma Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog, has said that the confidence …
Read More »SAT’s first virtual show
South African Tourism is all set to kick off the last quarter of 2021 with their maiden virtual roadshow titled ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ starting from 20th to 22nd October, 2021. Hazel Jain Capitalizing on high traveller intent to visit destination South Africa, a diverse South African trade delegation of about 100 suppliers …
Read More »Empower by skilling
G Kamala Vardhan Rao, DG, MOT and CMD, ITDC, shares significance of need-based skill development in the tourism and hospitality sector. NishaVerma Stating the plight of the tourism and hospitality industry, G Kamala Vardhan Rao shares that every day they come to know that many hotels have been sold across …
Read More »Flying with the times
Tony Douglas, Group CEO, Etihad Airways, shared how not only managing the pandemic times, but also the way forward will be fuelled by sustainable initiatives with collaborations across the industry. NishaVerma Tony Douglas claimed that at Etihad, they tried to capitalise on the old cliché of never waste a good …
Read More »Thai suppliers ready for Indians
Adisorn Suanarunsawat Sales & Business Development Director, Chaba Samui Resort &ChabaChabana Beach Resort Dear Indian tourists, KohSamui and our resorts are ready and excited to welcome you soon. You will find nature, relaxation and better service for sure. With a perfect location in central of Chaweng, KohSamui’s best beach, ChabaSamui …
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