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Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA, feels that Asian countries like China, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam have led in terms of domestic tourism – but Singapore has done well in terms of implementation of green corridors and safety protocols. Hazel Jain How are different countries responding to needs of their B2B …

As part of its skill development initiative, IATO in association with TRAVTALK  organised a motivational session titled ‘How is COVID-19 changing your personality?’ focusing on motivation, mental well-being and behavioural adaptability. Happiness Coach Sakshi Mandhyan, Founder, Mandhyan Care, shared tips to deal with these issues. Manas Dwivedi How do you …

IATO and TRAVTALK organised a session on redesigning wellness itineraries and understanding the art of living. Rajeev Nambiar, Director, National Teachers Desk, The Art of Living, explains the importance of meditation. Manas Dwivedi Can controlling the mind be taught? It is possible. Most people don’t understand what the mind is. …

Subhash Goyal, Secretary General, FAITH, has shared that the apex travel and hospitality association of the country will create a taskforce that will work towards making an on-ground green corridor for safe movement of tourists. Member associations have been asked to nominate a person each for the same. Nisha Verma …

Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 saw experts from around the world coming together at PTM Forum. The topic of  deliberation was ‘The impact of health and hygiene on post COVID-19 destination competitiveness in Asia  Pacific’. Here’s what they had to say… Nisha Verma Safety is priority, says Tripadvisor While the …

  Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, feels that getting the government to agree on RT-PCR testing is one of their biggest achievements. She also feels that Jet Airways should not be given IATA membership right away and seeks an update on pending refunds. Nisha Verma “One thing we have recently achieved …

Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), says that now is the time to build trust between both the visitor and the visited, so that each is aware of what to expect from the other, all the while ensuring that protocols are strictly adhered to. …

After months of being locked down and meeting members virtually, the Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Chapter of TAAI organised its first physical event on October 31 at Crescent Spa & Resort, Indore. Hazel Jain The Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Chapter of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is taking …

Maribel Rodriguez, Senior Vice President, Membership & Commercial, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shares that recovery of the tourism sector is paramount, and they have already started working on a plan. She even calls for international coordination and standard protocols across nations. Nisha Verma Maribel Rodriguez claims that the …

Association for Agri & Rural Tourism in India (AARTI) is organising a six-day convention in January next year with INDeco Hotels Swamimalai, to promote this up-and-coming genre of tourism. Nisha Verma AARTI is a conglomeration of all organisations and individuals engaged in the rural tourism space, with the sole objective …