Virtual Bharat Parv 2021 was inaugurated by Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, alongside Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism and Culture. The event took place from January 26 to 31, in line with ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Nisha Verma Prahlad Singh Patel, in his address, said that tourism …
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Goa aims to be tourism haven
Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, says that the new tourism policy aims to provide some relief to the travel trade of the state, add more homestays and tourist spots, and make Goa the most sought-after destination by 2024. Nisha Verma Claiming that the tourism and hospitality sectors are …
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Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, says that the new tourism policy aims to provide some relief to the travel trade of the state, add more homestays and tourist spots, and make Goa the most sought-after destination by 2024. Nisha Verma Claiming that the tourism and hospitality sectors are …
Read More »Trends that will change air travel
David Lavorel, CEO, SITA at Airports and Borders, plots a new course for aviation’s recovery in 2021 and predicts a smarter, safer and more sustainable travel industry that is fit for people as well as the planet with six technology trends set to transform air travel in 2021. Manas Dwivedi …
Read More »Intriguing times for aviation
The year may see an interesting turn of events for the aviation industry as the vaccine rolls out, feels Peter Harbison, Chairman Emeritus, CAPA. But, to truly get back to being a profitable sector, air travel may still take another year. Manas Dwivedi This is a remarkable time for us …
Read More »Vaccine success will lead the way
Which countries initiate and successfully implement their COVID-19 vaccination programme will likely determine which ones will restart tourism and air connections first. And, until a database that aggregates COVID-19 vaccination rates is made available, a platform that tracks the latest announcements is a need of the hour. Tracking COVID-19 vaccination …
Read More »IATO ushers skill development
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), in partnership with TravTalk, organised a series of webinars for its members and the travel trade under its skill development initiative. With several webinars successfully conducted in the last three months, the team plans to bring introduce more sessions in the future. Manas …
Read More »The ‘Emirati Cuisine Programme’
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the ‘Emirati Cuisine Programme’ (ECP). The initiative aims to boost the Emirate’s authentic cuisine offerings in Abu Dhabi’s hotels to raise profile of local cuisine and promote Emirati culture and traditions. Coinciding with …
Read More »Lake Tahoe: The all-season wonderland
It’s called the Jewel of Nevada, USA, and once you see it, you’ll know why. Lake Tahoe is the nation’s largest alpine lake, 22 by 12 miles of sparkling water surrounded by 72 miles of pristine shoreline. During the warm summer months, it’s a water-sports paradise. And when it snows, …
Read More »Outsourced solutions help hotels
Outsourcing sales and marketing activities can provide independent hotels and resorts an expert panel working for them so that they can focus on keeping their guests happy. Zuper Hotel Solutions offers such tailor-made packages for boutique and mainstream hotels and resorts. Hazel Jain Ever thought of making your own dream …
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