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Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting inbound tourism during his recent visit to Denmark. Association President Rajiv Mehra urges him to focus on international promotions, which are held up due to lack of funds. Nisha Verma Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, believes that the …

With no pre-departure COVID test required for fully vaccinated travellers and no group size limitation, the destination is back to ‘near pre-COVID’ Singapore! Its timely launch of the campaign ‘Enjoy Your Family Times Now in Singapore’ reaffirms this as the island nation welcomes back visitors from one of its top …

JK Mohanty, Lifetime Chairman, HRAO, says more international flights from Odisha are need of the hour and once they start operating, inbound tourism is bound to revive in the state. Unless more international sectors open up, tourists from Europe and United States will give Odisha a miss. Nisha Verma JK …

As aviation markets opened up, domestic airlines are on the path of revival riding on pent-up demand. But rising fuel prices are giving a bumpy ride to the aviation sector. Experts talk about the way ahead at a brainstorming session recently. Nisha Verma The CEOs of the aviation sector discussed …

Holiday Moods Adventures, a 25-year-old experiential and adventure tour operating company located in New Delhi, has been appointed distributor for Havila Cruise in India by Havila Kystruten Operations AS (Norway). Janice Alyosius Havila is a family-owned Norwegian shipping company that has started sailing the classic coastal voyage between Bergen and …

Even as the world recovers from the pandemic, travel insurance seems more critical than ever amid all the uncertainties. Here are some points agents must be familiar with so that they can assist their clients to choose the most beneficial travel insurances policy. Numerous safety procedures, travel restrictions and airline …

Newly launched book, Healing Strings, written by Manmohan Sadana, ex-Joint Director General, Union Ministry of Tourism, celebrates 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Manmohan Sadana, former Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has launched his book titled ‘Healing Strings’ as part of the 70th …

Tourism can neither be an industry nor a business, it is more about passion, says Veronique Narayana Swamy, Director, BB Voyage Votre DMC Inde- Nepal and ,Bhutan. She has been following her passion for the last 21 years, experiencing and exploring India—from mountains, to rural areas through cities. She says …

The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India recently organised a familiarisation trip for its members in association with Vistara and Accor, where the association members not only explored various sites and shopping points in Paris, but also experienced the airline and hospitality products. Nisha Verma Talking about the Familiarisation tour, …

If you are planning for a camping trip to utilise your summer holidays in the lap of nature, “The heart of incredible India”- Madhya Pradesh has something unique for you Pitching a tent on the ground, sleeping under the stars, having fun with friends and enjoying bonfire with celestial stories, …