Ministry of Tourism has claimed that with the inclusion of the service sector in the MSME definition, the tourism industry can avail the benefits that have been announced in the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. However, the industry’s reactions are quite varied on this. Here’s how… EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, IATO …
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Ministry of Tourism has claimed that with the inclusion of the service sector in the MSME definition, the tourism industry can avail the benefits that have been announced in the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. However, the industry’s reactions are quite varied on this. Here’s how… EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, IATO …
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A self-made man with humble beginnings, Rajeev Jain, Director, Rashi Entertainment, grew to dizzying heights through hard work and determination. As the founding member of Events & Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), he had the foresight to create an organized body for the industry. In these troubles times, EEMA needs …
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Necessity is the mother of invention. And it was necessity that invented EEMA. Necessity in the form of a 600-page lawsuit filed against small companies that certainly did not have the bandwidth to fight a giant. Rajeev Jain, Presidential Candidate’s journey at EEMA The Goliath was T-Series. The Davids were …
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With the government slowly easing restrictions on the lockdown and opening up the country in a calibrated manner, some travel business have also commenced operations. As we enter the ‘new normal’ with an increased focus on hygiene and sanitation, here is what industry stakeholders have to say about it… Deepak …
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As domestic flights slowly resume, there is an urgent need for agents to get complete clarity on credit shell redemption as well as renegotiate terms with IATA keeping in mind a slackening demand for international travel. Fair and appropriate cancellation policies of airlines would help build passenger confidence. Hazel Jain …
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Suresh Prabhu, Member of Parliament and former Union Minister of Civil Aviation, recently spoke about the challenges faced by the tourism, aviation, hospitality and transport segments, owing to COVID-19. He even pointed out the importance of smaller travel agents in tourism’s recovery. Nisha Verma Speaking at the webinar by Bird …
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Senior travel professional, Tejbir Singh Anand dons many a hat in the tourism industry, as VP, ATOAI; Founder & MD, Holiday Moods Adventures; Founding Member, FAITH and as an adventure travel strategic advisor. In this article authored by him, he talks about responsible and sustainable tourism in the ‘new’ world …
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During the CAPA Masterclass on restoring traveller confidence, Alexandre de Juniac, Director General & CEO, IATA and Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said that a pressing issue is to first ensure passengers feel safe to travel. Manas Dwivedi According to both industry leaders, it is the entire travel journey …
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TRAVTALK spoke to former secretaries of tourism on the sector not finding a mention in the stimulus package by the government, and the subsequent displeasure. This is what they had to say… Could a change in strategy be the answer to the industry’s woes? While all the former secretaries that …
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