Different sectors of the tourism chain are adapting technology in innovative ways and the pandemic has only hastened the process. From use of Artificial Intelligence to speeding up the airport experience through faster check-ins and boarding, technology seems to be the way to go. Have you jumped on the wagon …

ForwardKeys, in association with PATA India Chapter, has come up with air travel trends to India and South Asia during COVID-19. The report, which also lays focus on the future, predicts that growth in air travel bookings to the region will be led by India. Travel analytics company ForwardKeys has …

The Regional Office of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) recently conducted an online training session on its guidelines on how the travel trade can get recognised by the ministry, and how they can avail the MDA scheme which is in part a financial support. Hazel Jain In order to help …

Speaking at PATA India Chapter’s 9th Update & Outlook Meeting titled ‘Resurrecting Inbound Tourism post COVID-19’, Meenakshi Sharma, Director General – Tourism, addressed some key initiatives and strategies the government is taking to get ready to welcome tourists. Nisha Verma Insisting that a number of steps are being taken by …

There is no denying that COVID-19 has re-shaped the world of travel and tourism. In fact, masks, physical distance and price  hikes may not be the only things that will leave a lingering impact on the way we travel.  TRAVTALK lists seven things that could be here to stay. Attractions …

We previously shared with you the first in a three-part series covering the ‘Cowboy Corridor’ road trip in Nevada, USA. We spoke of the route from Reno to Winnemucca, a 267-km-long road trip that covered many a grand spectacle. The next leg in the series is the scenic route from …

  The Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI) has appointed Prashant Choudhary, Managing Director, Salvia Promoters, as its Representative in India. Manas Dwivedi An organisation of Russia’s top tourism industry stakeholders with a mandate to promote tourism to Russia, RUTI has developed a network of representatives in 15 countries, including …

Palladium Hotel Group has begun its summer season with the opening of seven properties across Spain. It has also tied up with SGS to develop a new hygienic-sanitary protocol in all the hotels. Palladium Hotel Group has opened seven of its hotels in Ibiza, Tenerife and Málaga, welcoming back national …

In a bid to engage its members during these tough times of COVID-19, TAAI-Northern Region has been organising a number of webinars covering a range of topics and will be continuing the same in the future. Nisha Verma The latest webinar by TAAI-NR in the series was the Online Travel …

The Philippines is increasingly becoming a hub for solo travellers. All you need to do is pack your bags and fly to one of the most aesthetic places in the world, and enjoy yourself to the core. It is that simple! We bring to you five destinations in the Filipino …