At CruiseWorld India 2021 organised by the Singapore Tourism Board and Northstar Travel, industry stakeholders concurred that people may opt for cruising as a means to travel and holiday. ‘Seacations’ are already trending among Singaporeans, making stakeholders realise the growing importance of a consumer-centric approach in the new normal. Customer …

Saudi is a country of extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Still largely unexplored by international visitors, the country offers a dizzying array of experiences for the curious traveller. This list of Saudi’s must-visit destinations offers visitors a journey they’ve never imagined. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the …

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) India successfully concluded CruiseWorld India 2021, recording 300+ attendees. At the virtual event themed ‘Charting our Pathway to Cruise Recovery’, GB Srithar, Regional Director of India, Middle East and South Asia, STB, apprised the trade on initiatives taken by Singapore to make cruise travel safe and …

Keeping your clients safe while they are travelling and getting them back home without any issues has become even more important today, with cancellations and lockdowns also having begun again. How do you find the right insurance cover for them? We highlight offerings from two key providers. Hazel Jain Dev …

JTB India has confirmed key NTOs, global hotel chains and airlines as exhibitors for its B2C virtual platform dedicated to MICE, with Singapore Tourism Board as the Country Partner. To be held on April 28, 2021, the event will see attendance from top corporate companies in India. Hazel Jain “We …

During a meeting in Bhubaneswar with HRAO members, SR Jadhav, Director & Additional Secretary – Tourism, Government of Odisha, said that tourism was being considered a priority sector by the state and several development projects were underway or in the pipeline. Manas Dwivedi Expressing his gratitude to Hotel & Restaurant …

Vishal Suri, Managing Director, SOTC Travel, talks about the company’s journey through the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and how they tweaked their business model to adapt and sustain. What remained crucial during the time was employee safety, customer connectivity and business continuity. Nisha Verma Vishal Suri says that …

Neerja Bhatia, Vice President, Indian Sub-continent, Etihad Airways, discusses some interesting trends that will define air travel in 2021. The past year has seen businesses adapt quickly to meet the needs of a reformed world. New travel protocols emerged, air travel restrictions were announced and more importantly, wellness in travel …

Only those tourism stakeholders that implement strategic sustainability initiatives that reduce costs, increase revenue and improve guest experiences will earn a competitive advantage, believes Kingshuk Biswas who is on the UNWTO panel of Tourism Experts. Recently I had purchased a Cadbury Silk chocolate from a convenience store. On top of …

Dharmendra Singh Chauhan, Maharashtra Chapter Chairman, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), says his members are completely broken now and the help that Maharashtra government promised last year was not fulfilled by them. Hazel Jain Fresh lockdowns have brought with them the same problems agents faced last year. …