In-the-Issue

Hybrid events, a golden chance

Sharing details on a unique corporate M!CE activity organised for their client, Rishiraj Singh Anand, Joint  MD, Jagsons Travels and GPS, says that they got a number of partners to their branch offices to participate in  day-long activities, and tied up with Zomato for prompt delivery of meals and beverages …

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Will we learn from this crisis?If we don’t adapt and learn from this crisis, we will be toast! Are we taking notes and implementing new ideas that come our way in our business or are we still waiting in vain for the crisis to tide over and things to get back to how they were before disaster spread?

If we don’t adapt and learn from this crisis, we will be toast! Are we taking notes and implementing new ideas that  come our way in our business or are we still waiting in vain for the crisis to tide over and things to get back to how they were …

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Two nights for Statue of Unity

With multiple tourism projects coming up in and around Gujarat’s Statue of Unity, the latest being the seaplane service starting from October 31, it may well become a two-or-more-night destination for tourists. Hazel Jain The Statue of Unity may soon become a symbol of tourism revival for travel agents in …

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‘Airlines need government help’

Though that may be the case, at the same time, airlines cannot expect to have government support forever, says John Grant,Chief Analyst, OAG – a global travel data provider with headquarters in the UK. He shares his thoughts on the Indian aviation market as well. Hazel Jain Do you vote …

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Airports offer COVID testing facility

  According to a research by UK consultancy The PC Agency, testing passengers has proved to be more effective than a quarantine regime and also helps build traveller confidence. Taking cue from this, airports across the world are introducing this facility to encourage people to fly more while avoiding the …

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Tech that COVID-19 has given rise to

The risk of human-to-human virus transmission has never been so much in the spotlight, and the travel industry is trying to adapt to a new world of airport health screenings and contact-free security. Although some of this technology may have been around for some time, its application has now surged. …

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UFTAA seeks revised IATA rules

The second mid-year forum of United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA) saw some pertinent questions rising in terms of agents’ rights with respect to IATA and airlines. Here is what ensued… Nisha Verma Stating that UFTAA and the travel agent community cannot wait for the crisis to get over, …

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Reviving business post re-opening

‘The first step in moving towards the recovery phase will be to accept and develop an understanding of the situation that the tourism and hospitality industry is severely impacted, and will take some time to rebound and stand on its feet,’ believes Irfan Khatry, General Manager, ibis Bengaluru City Center …

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Adversity, a blessing in disguise

Teleporters Travel Solution is the first-of-its-kind travel solution provider based on the revenue sharing model, getting travel professionals together from across the country, especially at a time when people have lost businesses and jobs. It ensures that travellers are protected and get the desired destination experience. Nisha Verma Teleporters Travel …

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Canada has a business proposal

Bridging the industry-academia gap, InCanada.me is offering courses that are aligned with the skill set currently required by corporates of Quebec, Canada. Travel agents can use this programme to earn commissions per student acquired besides earning on the student’s visa application, air ticket and foreign exchange at the time of …

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