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ATOAI is in discussion with the government for working towards building clear policy on adventure travel. In a meeting with the minister, ATOAI also insisted on working on national and international sanitization and awareness campaign for adventure travel to make India as a sustainable, safe, responsible outdoor adventure travel destination. …

With the association’s annual convention just around the corner, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Maharashtra Chapter members are relieved that physical events have restarted after a hiatus. Jitendra Kejriwal, Chairman, IATO Maharashtra and Dadra, Nagar Haveli & Daman Chapter, shares more. Hazel Jain In order to orient and …

While India has started issuing visas for international tourists, inbound operators are not seeing any concrete bookings yet, despite being at the cusp of peak season. Hazel Jain When the Ministry of Tourism issued visas for foreigners who desire to visit India, inbound travel operators were confident business would pick …

With the fear of the new variant, tourism and hospitality sector of India is witnessing a slow growth in business. Swosti Group is positive and confident about 2022. Janice Alyosius As the Indian wedding season is here, hotels are expecting the business to improve. The government has increased the gathering …

More and more travellers are now preferring to indulge in adventure activities. This is proving true, not just for domestic and short-haul destinations, but also long-haul holidays. TravTalk speaks to four experts. Hazel Jain The pandemic has changed the behaviour of many consumers and travel comes as no exception. The …

The pearl-shaped island, one of the first few countries to open borders to fully vaccinated Indian travellers, has introduced an offer to bring more travellers to Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airlines has assured Indian travellers that it is committed to increase the number of flights to a wide range of destinations …

Travel and hotel bookings for India, witness a strong growth on the return of the upcoming wedding season. TravTalK spoke to segment experts who share their perspective on a massive surge in wedding travel and bookings that can revive the domestic tourism. Hazel Jain While small, intimate weddings are widely …

Vikas Ahluwalia, General Manager and National Head – Zone by The Park Hotels, says what makes the brand different, and they are opening six new properties to expand their presence. Nisha Verma Zone by the Park is a social catalyst brand for design-conscious and price-conscious travellers, said Vikas Ahluwalia. “It …

Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives, shares that after extensive refurbishment, they will soon be ready to welcome guests at Rangali Island, their adults-only island. It will be big attraction for the Indian market.They will also be opening a teen club after revamping the kids’ club. Nisha Verma Carla Puverel …

While domestic tourists continue to play a huge role in filling up hotel rooms in India, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Eastern Region is closely interacting with the Central Government and the State Government for developing tourism in the eastern region further. Hazel Jain As the Chairman of …