Etihad Airways is championing wellness as its  priority with the launch of ‘Etihad Wellness’ that builds on the stringent measures already put in place by the airline in light of COVID-19. Its Wellness Ambassadors, an industry-first initiative by the airline, also provide guidance and care to guests. The COVID-19 pandemic …

Tourism New Zealand has virtually launched its new campaign – Messages from New Zealand – which features New Zealanders sharing video messages of hope and care with their international ‘whānau’ (family), presenting a unique Kiwi perspective on what is important to them. Manas Dwivedi Launched in the presence of Steven …

Spanish people love travelling within Spain, claims Margreet van Egmond, Director Spain, Travel Marketing Concept (TMC). “The Spanish economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and unemployment can affect the spending capacity of people on holidays. Before COVID-19, around 980 Euros were being spent on a weekly basis by Spanish people …

Speaking at the webinar, TeunKees, Director, Benelux TMC, claimed that while the COVID-19 situation in the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) is quite similar to that of Germany, the Dutch are big on saving. “Being Dutch, we started saving ever since the crisis started and in the four months …

PATA India Chapter recently organised a webinar titled ‘Europe: The New Order – Market Expectations and Opportunities’, where reputed Destination Management Companies (DMCs) from different regions in Europe shared how these markets interpreted India as a destination, and what Indian tour operators could do to attract numbers. Nisha Verma Divided …

Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2020 saw delegates indulge in B2B meetings online and discuss how they could work together under changed circumstances induced by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Nisha Verma Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 welcomed over 1000 delegates from 60 destinations across the world. A total of 208 …

South Korea is ready to host weddings and honeymooners from India, positioning Jeju Island as the perfect destination for this. It will take further steps in developing this market once actual travel from India begins. TT Bureau Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) brought together representatives from Jeju Tourism Organization, wedding planners, …

The panel discussion on the sidelines of UNITE 2020 analysed the Indian luxury and M!CE outbound market and how suppliers can identify them and cater to their needs perfectly. Only the right partner with the right knowledge of the market will help secure business. MahendraVakharia, MD, Pathfinders Holidays If you …

  ‘A decade into this industry, while there are several exceptions, the general norm is the inertia against change. My goal, through the article, is to bust myths and garner interest in the use of tech,’ says Suyash Gupta, Founder & CEO, Transportal and Director, Travel Bureau. Let me start …

n solidarity with the distressed tourism industry, members of the trade conducted a peaceful drive through various cities of India on World Tourism Day to appeal to the government to provide relief. Manas Dwivedi A large number of tourism professionals embarked on an awareness campaign throughout the country in an …