After two years of no travel, opening of borders have paved a visa rush, wherein early appointments are not easily available to those planning to go on summer holidays. It’s a struggle for the agents, clients as well as the visa facilitation centres. Nisha Verma As borders have opened, the …

Ajay Singh, CMD, Spicejet, says that from getting ATF under GST to excise duty, there is a need to get all the basics right before the government thinks about making India a hub for global aviation. Nisha Verma Speaking at Wings India 2022 recently, Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet, said that …

Ministry of Tourism has recently launched its India reopening campaign ‘Namaste World’ on social media, which welcomes tourists from around the world, showcasing its varied offerings. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General (ADG), Tourism, shares how the campaign came into being. “Even though the visas had opened on 15 …

Rupinder Brar, Addl DG, Union Ministry of Tourism, talks about plans to promote tourism and relations with neighbouring countries. Janice Alyosius As per the data from Trip Advisor, travellers in South Asia, South East Asia and the neighbouring countries are showing a lot of interest in India. “It is very …

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia claims that Indian aviation sector will witness unprecedented growth in terms of connectivity and developing an ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders. Nisha Verma Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad recently, where …

Ministry of Culture will formulate a National Culture Policy with a view to develop and improve museums in the country. Nisha Verma Speaking at the Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, said that the museums today are more crucial than ever before as …

Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy launched e-Marketplace as part of the digital tourism solution for IITFs and IITGs on International Women’s Day to bridge the gap between customers and service providers. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, has launched the e-marketplace platform …

Way ahead is not about identifying what is plaguing industry, but innovating and strategising, says Anita Mendiratta. Nisha Verma For Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General, UNWTO, travel started as a young girl from Canada, who used to visit India to meet relatives frequently. However, she entered the …

On International Women’s Day, Ministry of Tourism is set to unveil new online marketplace for guiding and tourist facilitator services, which would not only empower men, but open new avenues for women. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, has revealed that instead of a physical event, …

KB Kachru, a veteran in hospitality industry, says Union Budget was a letdown, but Hotel Association of India (HAI) will continue with its demand from government for industry and infrastructure status. Nisha Verma The Union Budget 2023 has “disappointed” the hospitality industry. KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South …