As lockdowns across the world lift and borders slowly reopen, VFS Global’s Visa Application Centres are resuming operations across the globe once approved by the Central government, Embassies/Consulates as well as the local authorities. It has taken a slew of measures to ensure adherence to WHO and local government guidelines. …

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has proposed an improved MDA scheme for domestic operators to Ministry of Tourism, and awaits an order that would benefit the sector. In other news, ADTOI continues to host webinars for its members on MOT-approved schemes and has tentatively postponed its election …

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), along with cause partner AIRDA, has further revised upwards its value at risk to Indian tourism, pegging it at `15 lakh crore from the earlier `10 lakh crore. ‘Tourism now needs a fiscal and monetary structured package coordinated among all arms …

Jurgen Bailom, President and CEO, Jalesh Cruises, shares details of the cruise line’s preparedness for its September 2020 sailings. It has already conducted several workshops for its trade partners. Hazel Jain Q Is Jalesh Cruises conducting training workshops for trade, to ready them for your upcoming itineraries? Yes, we had …

The X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel in Thailand, by Cross Hotels & Resorts, is the only way you are levelling up to Buriram’s vibe. An extensive menu with signature cafes and fully-equipped meeting rooms make this place irresistible. Now, who said work and play don’t go together? The mind-blowing architecture of …

According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), decline in tourist arrivals will affect employment and income along the entire supply chain. The GDP and employment effects are, therefore, much greater than inbound tourist expenditure data would suggest and especially true for countries that depend heavily on tourism. …

She is the first Indian woman in the world to summit Mt Everest five times. Meet Anshu Jamsenpa, Director,  Himalayan Holidays, who is also a motivational speaker. A fighter since the beginning, Jamsenpa hasn’t let the pandemic pull her down and has chosen her own path by pursuing an alternative …

The eighth edition of the CAPA Masterclass Series took a look at the air finance market in the rest of 2020. While some Asian markets are expected to better, some others may be in for tough times. Here’s what the three aviation experts had to say. Bertrand Grabowski, Independent, Aviation …

In recent years, a big draw for people visiting India has been healthcare, specifically alternative medicine. The Indian  medical tourism industry was poised for a growth of about 200 per cent in 2020. Experts share their opinion and  knowledge on the re-emergence on wellness, at the ‘Selling Happiness’ webinar on …

While air travel bubbles are a safer approach to starting international commercial flights, it’s not an easy feat to achieve. Some travel agents are happy with these international connections, others are still confused. The bottom line remains that the country had to start somewhere, so why shy from employing the …