The sudden travel ban and mandatory institutional quarantine for Maharashtra passengers has agents fuming. Pradip Lulla, CMD, Cupid Travels All my clients travelling to Dubai have cancelled their bookings because of this sudden travel ban and institutional quarantine that has been imposed only for Maharashtra passengers. Not just Dubai, even …
Read More »Trade optimistic in 2021
After a tumultuous 2020, the industry is hopeful that the New Year will bring different opportunities, as they work towards new beginnings with learnings from the year gone by. They see 2021 as the light at the end of the tunnel. Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI I hope that year 2021 …
Read More »A memorable stay on Lake Pichola
A few top agents had the privilege to be invited by Vistara Airlines on Premium Economy to Udaipur, and hosted by the Leela Palace Udaipur. Tina Kanuga, Director, Bathija Travels, shares her experience as she raves about the comfortable Vistara flight, the luxurious Leela hotel and the warm hospitality of …
Read More »Biggest learnings of 2020
Year 2020, when the travel trade had to not only bear the effects of a pandemic but also learn from it, is finally drawing to a close. Here, they share some of the biggest learnings to be remembered by generations… Homa Mistry, CEO, Trail Blazer Tours The biggest learning has …
Read More »India offers new prospects
As a destination, India is known for its crowds, especially at popular tourist places flocked by both international and domestic visitors. But, to cater to the new-normal traveller, a country as vast as India must have alternatives, isn’t it? This is what experts say… Jatinder S Taneja, Vice Chairman, PATA …
Read More »How credible is giving credit?
The travel & tourism industry has been surviving on credit for ages. However, the pandemic shook the sector and the way of doing business so much that the cash-strapped industry is now re-looking at its credit policies. Is this a long-term solution that is here to stay, or a short-term …
Read More »WTM Award to GRNConnect
GRNConnect has won the prestigious TRAVTALK -WTM World Travel Leaders Award for having a positive impact on the tourism and hospitality industry in India. Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRNConnect, shares details about the company’s future readiness during such unprecedented times. Nisha Verma GRNConnect bagged the TRAVTALK – WTM World Travel …
Read More »Your quick guide to TCS!
Applicable at the rate of 5% on foreign remittances made through Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of RBI, Tax Collection at Source (TCS) has created apprehension among travel agents. Global Panorama Showcase (GPS), in association with TRAVTALK, Flyremit.com and GMJ, organised a brainstorming session to clear doubts of the travel trade. …
Read More »‘My date, your rate’ for weddings
Six event experts came together during the virtual launch of ‘Har Din Shubh Hai’ to discuss and popularise the idea that all dates in the calendar are auspicious for weddings. The industry is striving to find ways to revive itself instead of waiting for a government bailout. Stakeholders also shared …
Read More »Support the right bid, make ‘performance’ criteria
It is vital to have strong leadership and team for the tourism industry to get things done, both at the association level and at the Government level, as it plans to move forward. Sarab Jit Singh, Managing Director, Travelite (India), Unit of KTC (India) The pandemic has decimated the tourism …
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