The Uttar Pradesh and Bihar chapters of IATO organised a ‘Getting Tourism Ready’ event at Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi, on January 21, to bring all stakeholders together on a common platform and iron out all wrinkles. Hazel Jain Chaired by Prateek Hira, IATO’s Chapter Chairman for UP and Uttarakhand, and …

Through the united efforts of the travel trade and hoteliers of Jaisalmer, SpiceJet’s Delhi-Jaisalmer flight was reinstated soon after its cancellation and a new lease of life was given to tourism in the desert city. Sharing their joy, the trade suggests that such partnerships can bear fruit in other destinations …

An initiative spearheaded by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Go Safe certification programme is continuing to be rolled out across the emirate as DCT Abu Dhabi works towards its target of standardising health and safety measures across all retail, tourism and commercial establishments …

Ravi Gosain, Managing Director, Erco Travel and Honorary Treasurer, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), believes that inbound tourism to India might not start fully before next year. He also foresees an extreme change in how the business of travel and tourism is conducted going forward. The COVID-19 vaccination gave …

The ever-optimistic Jay Bhatia, Director of Tulsidas Khimji Holidays, is upbeat about the approaching summer months and he foresees an increase in domestic travel with itineraries of around 15-18 days. He says that it is expected that from mid-February, there will be 15-20 per cent growth compared to the last …

With a popular tourist attraction just minutes away from it, Tent City 1 is basking in the glory of the buzz created by the Statue of Unity close by. Bhavik Sheth, Finance & Operations Manager, Lallooji & Sons, that manages the luxury tents, discusses their plans. Hazel Jain What is …

Indiatourism has been aggressively engaging travel agents during the pandemic and has now upped its game by conducting physical events and familiarisation tours, this time with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. Besides MP, tour operators from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Manipur were invited for the event and tour. Hazel Jain Under its …

Thomas Cook India conducted its first M!CE roadshow in Mumbai recently, no doubt prompted by their corporate clients’ desire to return to normalcy, and having already conducted a few M!CE events. While virtual events may still be popular, it will, corporates say, will complement physical M!CE events in the months …

Assam Tourism, with the help of trade associations, recently conducted a workshop as well as a familiarisation tour for travel agents to inform them about new experiences and destinations in Assam. Around 14 travel agents participated in the tour. The Chief Guest of the workshop was Deba Kumar Misra, MD, …

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is working towards reinstating of the tourist visa with other ministries, as well as privatising about 10 more airports starting financial year 2021-22. Nisha Verma Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, MoCA, has shared that the government is planning to privatise another six to 10 airports starting …