In-the-Issue

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India’s premier Professional AudioVisual and Integrated Experience Technology Show is all set to take delegates through two days jam-packed with over 150 live technology demonstrations and 40 industry-focused learning sessions Riding on the wave of a $5.4 billion telemedicine market and a $16.8 billion hotel sector by 2025 as well …

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 …

Organisers share details of the safety measures undertaken for the face-to-face events at ExCeL London. Exhibiting at WTM London may look a little different this year, but it will continue to be the place where ideas are generated and connections are made. Janice Alyosius This year, the shows will be …

Langkawi is not being called The Jewel of Kedah for nothing. Turquoise water surrounds the glimmering powdery sands making this spectacular island as one of Malaysia’s top holiday destinations. Langkawi also has a duty-free status which means you can shop your heart out here! Not only it is a paradise …

The Western India Chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India has been guiding its members in this hour of need and advising them to register with both the MSME and the Ministry of Tourism urgently to reap long-term benefits. It recently conducted a physical meeting for its members to …