In-the-Issue

Hina Sheeraz, Director of Marketing at Sheeraz Tours, talks about her experience in travel business and what she expects from government in terms of promoting women in the industry. Janice Alyosius Nothing beats seeing women take on the role of tour guides or operators because they are naturally more involved …

On February 10, VisitBritain launched a new £10 million global campaign ‘Welcome to Another Side of Britain’. It features a mix of short films and city-focused content across social media channels, digital display advertising and print media. Nisha Verma Emma Wilkinson, Head of GREAT, VisitBritain, shared the details of the …

Intercontinental Hotel Group is making sure that they walk the talk when it comes to delivering the right kind of services in times of recovery from the pandemic, right from curated stays, to being technology powered at various stages, and catering to needs of the trade and customers. Nisha Verma …

Moumita Paul, Director Sales, Centara Hotels – India, came from a MICE background, but after seven-year-long journey with the hotel, she thinks it has been a ‘wonderful adventure’ all the way. She talks about her future plans. Janice Alyosius Women have always been at the helm of Centara Hotels. The …

Ekta Watts, Chairperson, Women’s Empowerment and CRS Activities for ADTOI, says that pandemic  derailed some of the association’s plans, but strengthened them in many other areas. Janice Alyosius Women contribute substantially to the tourism industry, but hardly receive adequate recognition for their efforts. Now, ADTOI has taken steps to create …

With a robust travel trade engagement plan in coming months, starting with its first physical annual roadshow post pandemic in March 2022, South African Tourism is going all out to woo travel agents as well as the travellers. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, reveals more. Hazel …

Ever optimistic and dynamic leader, Benazir Nazar, CEO, Akbar Holidays, is excited that travel has finally restarted – and how! She believes that people in India are ready to travel, and while a lot of countries have opened up, we also need more flights to start operations to reap the …

COVID-19 was period of learning for STIC Travel Group, and it was time to ensure that partners, both principal suppliers as well as customers, benefited when business pours in. As international scheduled flights resume, they expect business to bounce back keeping in view huge pent-up demand in market that needs …

The Bengal Travel Mart will be held to promote the tourism industry from March 5 to 7 at Mayfair Tea Resort in Siliguri – the gateway to the Northeast part of India West Bengal is well-known for its opulent tourism opportunities that meet even the most discerning traveller’s needs. The …

Travel and tourism is a powerful growth tool that is assisting women in defying perceptions that this business is solely dominated by men, says Shishta Sharma, ADTOI-LEO, Punjab Haryana Chapter. Janice Alyosius In 2022, the globe will be more free and equitable than it has ever been, with tourism and …