In-the-Issue

Airlift and tourism go together

Understanding the importance of airlines and their contribution to the development of tourism is vital. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, provides insights into how destinations and airports need to be aligned to the new realities post covid-19. The aviation industry is undergoing fundamental change, and, we are …

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TAFI holds NJC meet

TAFI president reiterates his vision for a strong TAFI where all Chapters are empowered to take decisions for the betterment of the industry. He also encouraged members to communicate frankly with the elected officials at the Chapter and the national levels. Hazel Jain The newly-elected Travel Agents Federation of India …

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Glimpse of events at WTM

WTM London has released a sneak preview of the main live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London, 1 – 3 November 2021. An afternoon dedicated to winning customers and making money in travel in 2022, is on the schedule. Findings from the official …

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Sri Lanka opens up

SL has reopened for vaccinated Indian tourists, accepting all vaccines, including Covaxin with a mandatory insurance policy for all the tourists. Janice Alyosius Fully vaccinated Indian tourists can move freely around Sri Lanka, after an, on-arrival test, as the country reopens its borders to India. Only fully vaccinated Indians who …

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UNWTO champions inclusivity

While both the developed and developing economies have been hit by the pandemic, marginalised groups and the most vulnerable have been hit hardest of all. It is therefore essential that the benefits, restart of tourism will bring, are enjoyed widely and fairly. Hazel Jain While both the developed and developing …

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Is India heading towards slow travel?

Slow travel is not just a way to travel, it’s a mindset. It’s the belief that the quality of your experience is more important than the quantity of your experiences when you travel and it may have caught on in India, says VirenderRazdan, Co-founder & Chief Business Development Officer, My …

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Inclusion in concurrent list

For KB Kachru, Vice President, HAI and Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia, it is imperative that the Government gives infrastructure status to the hospitality industry as well as offers tax benefits and policy changes, so that the industry revives from the pandemic. Nisha Verma …

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Technology vital post-pandemic

The recent DDP Digital Conclave focused on hospitality revival and how it is thriving in the post pandemic world. Titled, ‘The Post Pandemic Reset’, the conclave discussed the way circumstances have changed post second wave and how technology will play a major role in resetting the post-pandemic world. Nisha Verma …

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Technology and the third wave

Sanjay Ghare, Founder & CEO at Vervotech, shares his views on the scope of new travel technologies in the wake of the pandemic in India. He believes travel startups and new technologies introduced into the market will play a key role in the revival of the industry post COVID-19. It …

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