IATO, ATOAI and ADTOI recently met Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, to seek government’s support for the survival and revival of industry, including financial assistance for tour operators. Here is what ensued… Manas Dwivedi The agenda of the recent meet with the NITI Aayog chief was to seek financial support …

In a bid to get business going as the world starts to open, VFS Global has resumed operations, albeit restricted. Countries for which visa services have begun are United Kingdom, Italy, UAE, Turkey, Ireland, Belarus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Norway, Portugal and South Korea. Applicants will have to schedule an appointment …

Eastern Himalayas Travel & Tour Operators’ Association (EHTTOA) has joined hands with both regional and national associations to revive tourism in eastern India, promoting domestic tourism to North Bengal and the Eastern Himalayan region. It has also tied up with key associations to promote cross-border tourism with Bangladesh. Nisha Verma …

A panel discussion conducted by 1524 Delhi recently brought some wedding planners together who shared their  perspectives on how this segment is likely to unfold and what innovative practices hotels could adopt to attract more weddings. Most agree that when they eventually do, weddings will be back with a bang! …

Ras Al Khaimah has become the first city in the world to be certified as a ‘Safe’ destination by Bureau Veritas and the first emirate in the UAE to be given the Safe Travels Stamp by WTTC. Ras Al Khaimah has become the first city in the world to be …

  While it is still uncertain when air connections between India and Israel will resume or whPAGE 22 – 1 ether there will be any change in the visa regime, Israel has continued to engage the travel trade here. Sammy Yahia, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism – India and Philippines, …

Experts from the Indian travel and aviation industry feel that the series of progressive discussions, best practices and steps outlined by the industry embrace a proactive customer experience in air travel. They also highlight the seamless coordination between airports, airlines and other stakeholders in the travel value chain, as customers …

‘We live in exceptional times that call for exceptional measures, and this ignites adroit innovation,’ says Arun Bright,  Lead Product Owner, Sabre Bengaluru GCC. Airlines and airport systems play a crucial role in containing the spread of contagious infection. But, how can these systems make a difference? Let’s take a …

RARE India recently launched three initiatives, namely RATAN, RAIN and Beautiful Planet, in a bid to grow the community of environmentally conscious people and travel enthusiasts who believe in sustainable living. Shoba Mohan, Founder, RARE India, shares details… Nisha Verma RARE Travel Agency Network (RATAN) and RARE Influencer Network (RAIN) …

As the country opens its borders with a gradual relaxation of rules, the need for information on the safety and cleanliness measures adopted remains high. Recently, Switzerland Tourism initiated the ‘Clean & Safe’ campaign along with tourism industry associations to create a ‘Clean & Safe’ label that will indicate that …