Not just Star Air India, but a second regional airline Flybig has started flights from Indore connecting Madhya Pradesh to other nearby states, which is bound to encourage more intra-state tourism this year. Hazel Jain The cleanest city of India now has another feather in its cap. It is slowly …

India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2021 is all set to be held from February 18-20 as a virtual event, with as many as 500 buyers. Nisha Verma India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2021, which was earlier touted to be held as a hybrid event, will be held virtually this year from February …

The future of India’s tourism sector, after a devastating pandemic that still continues to disrupt, lies in better collaboration between industry and state, and the implementation of more responsible, sustainable action. Nisha Verma Meenakshi Sharma, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, happy with the way tourism within the country has begun, …

Sunil Kumar, President, United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA), in this in-depth exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, shares key milestones of 2020 and its under-discussion ‘Zero Risk’ programme whose premise is to protect agent interests. Hazel Jain Sunil Kumar shares in detail issues that have kept the association on its …

‘Abu Dhabi Specialist Programme’ is an e-learning platform which will educate travel trade industry professionals with all destination-related information about the emirate through a series of online courses. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi will roll out the programme in three phases and several languages across 17 …

IATO held its virtual interactive meeting recently,where members discussed the new MDA guidelines for promotion of domestic tourism and the impending SEIS dues. Nisha Verma In his opening remarks, Rajesh Mudgill, Hony. Secretary, IATO, shared that the new MDA guidelines for promotion of domestic tourism was good news. The revised …

The Travel Operators for Tigers India Wildlife Association will conduct a 10-part series of virtual tutorial starting from January 13, 2021 to educate the trade about wildlife. Hazel Jain TOFTigers is a collective campaign and global alliance that includes stakeholders such as governments, communities and travellers to spread awareness about …

With its first successful commercial sailing on the Ganges amidst a pandemic, Antara Luxury River Cruises has  commenced its voyage to offer an unmatched service and life-changing experiences to domestic cruisers. With 12  charter bookings already in its kitty, the 2021 season looks promising for the company. Manas Dwivedi With …

Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, reflects on the year gone by and the hope that 2021 promises to hold with the approval of vaccines. With Indians raring to travel, she adds that this year when borders open, they expect good numbers to take advantage of South …

Rajesh Kakade, Founder & Global Director, Red Carpet Travels, believes that after a challenging 2020, they are prepared to take on 2021 with positivity, vigour and innovations. For Rajesh Kakade, 2020 started with a positive note and enthusiasm. “We increased our footprint, adding destinations like Australia as a DMC with …