Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, recently shared results of their latest survey, revealing that at least two out of three (almost 67 per cent) customers believe that flying is the safest way to travel from one place to another. With business picking up, Vistara hopes to operate its complete …

Russian Expo Days (RED) is an online exhibition for travel professionals from India, to be held from December 7-11. The event will focus on e-visa to Russia and tax-free shopping. It will highlight St. Petersburg, Murmansk, Kamchatka, Tula, Vladimir, Amur, Krasnodar, and Samara regions. Nisha Verma Organised by Profi.Travel, Russian …

In his report shared at the 76th AGM of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac, outgoing Director General and CEO, IATA, spoke about sustainability, partnership with the travel trade and his stepping down from the position after a tenure of five years. Nisha Verma Speaking at the 76th AGM of IATA, Alexandre …

In its latest study titled ‘Rethink Travel Global Survey – India insights 2020’, Amadeus decodes ways to re-ignite traveller confidence, while addressing the biggest concerns they have right now, to ultimately ensure that travel continues to be a key driver of global progress, positivity and prosperity. By the end of …

After deferring its virtual convention this year, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) is now working towards having its national elections early next year. The Federation is yet to finalise the format of the election. Hazel Jain Sharing an update on the association’s elections, Pradip Lulla, Acting President & …

QualSTAR COVID Safety Compliance scheme is the first of its kind to be accredited by NABCB. Tripti Mehta As year 2020 commenced, it was amply clear that the novel coronavirus was here to stay, and that the world was going to change forever. While people battled its ill-effects and governments …

Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA, feels that Asian countries like China, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam have led in terms of domestic tourism – but Singapore has done well in terms of implementation of green corridors and safety protocols. Hazel Jain How are different countries responding to needs of their B2B …

Destinations that offer native therapeutic experiences might climb up the traveller priority list with more and more people thinking about their wellness amidst the danger of COVID-19 infections. Here are six destinations you can  plan to visit for their indigenous healing systems. Hazel Jain CROATIA Lošinj, often called Croatia’s ‘healing …

As part of its skill development initiative, IATO in association with TRAVTALK  organised a motivational session titled ‘How is COVID-19 changing your personality?’ focusing on motivation, mental well-being and behavioural adaptability. Happiness Coach Sakshi Mandhyan, Founder, Mandhyan Care, shared tips to deal with these issues. Manas Dwivedi How do you …

IATO and TRAVTALK organised a session on redesigning wellness itineraries and understanding the art of living. Rajeev Nambiar, Director, National Teachers Desk, The Art of Living, explains the importance of meditation. Manas Dwivedi Can controlling the mind be taught? It is possible. Most people don’t understand what the mind is. …