Tourism in Goa has taken another hit with the Russia-Ukraine conflict – both top source markets for Goa – and all charter flights from the region has stopped for now. The state will therefore need to enhance its charter game rather than depend on its traditional markets if it wants …

Singapore Tourism Board (STB), together with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), conducted a refresher webinar for the travel trade in India and Sri Lanka. This session was in time with the announcement that the Vaccination Travel Lane (VTL) will open to all cities in India with effect …

From a dismal budget to the need for proper tourism promotion drive in Telangana at the highest level, K Ranga Reddy, Chairman IATO Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chapter, highlights what needs to be done in the youngest state of India to attract tourists. Nisha Verma K Ranga Reddy, Chairman IATO …

A special meeting between GMR Hyderabad International Airport and FTCCI’s Tourism Committee discusses tourism opportunities in Telangana region, ahead of the Hyderabad Aviation Summit 2022, planned next month. Nisha Verma In a brainstorming session, Tourism Committee of Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) and GMR Hyderabad International …

A high-level delegation from eight Northeast states of India visited Expo2020 Dubai to showcase the business opportunities in the region, including those in the tourism sector. TT Bureau The India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai hosted ‘Northeast Fortnight’ from March 4 to 17, 2022, which witnessed participation from various representatives …

A recent survey, sponsored by Tripadvisor, revealed that 32% of travellers globally will take a beach trip in 2022. Browse through the list of award-winning beaches selected on the basis of suggestions made by travellers around the world to make your own choice. TT Bureau Visiting a beach is a …

Global tourism was witnessing a rise after two tough years, but the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has hit the aviation business with the flight between Europe and Asia forced to take longer routes. Industry looks forward to an end to the crisis and a successful summer. Janice Alyosius The …

FHRAI has been requesting the central government to waive off the secondary condition with regard to average forex earnings under the EPCG scheme retrospectively from 2007-08 in order to become more competitive as a destination in Asia. Hazel Jain The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), seeking …

Ministry of Tourism is leaving no stone unturned to make sure that India is in the eyes of potential inbound tourists, while making sure that domestic tourist influx continues via Dekho Apna Desh campaign. Nisha Verma G Kamala Vardhana Rao, Director General, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), speaking at the Pata …

New Delhi: Food and hospitality in Oman contribute with their presence to its economic development and also serve as a showcase for the hospitality industry in terms of growth, development and latest trends. The business and networking platform for companies and stakeholders is used by the industry to introduce the …