Chinhit Verma

Drive through the ‘Wild, Wild, West’

With museums, art galleries and guest ranches, few routes brim with as much Western heritage as the one called the ‘Cowboy Corridor’ in Nevada, USA. We bring to you the first in a series on the much-revered road trip, divided into three legs, so you don’t miss a single item …

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Eight reasons to take a river cruise

Avalon Waterways has led the river cruise trend, unveiling for travellers an unforgettable fusion of distinctive sights, colourful cultures and enduring traditions while sailing aboard innovative Suite Ships. In this article, the company lays out eight reasons this travel style has become a preferred way to see, experience and explore …

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7 stages to the ‘new normal’

There is an expectation that the current global lockdown is temporary and that we will emerge on the other side stronger, better and, well, normal. Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, Principal at 777 Partners, brings to light the seven stages that the industry will go through before things become routine once again. That …

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Bringing home M!CE & weddings

The third session of TravTalk Digital Conclave presented an opportunity for India to shine as a M!CE and wedding destination. The next step is for the stakeholders and the government agencies to ensure that the infrastructure is at the ready. The conclave received a total of 7,244 registrations and more …

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Tech-driven ‘new normal’ in hotels

‘Hotels in the age of social distancing: Where are the robots?’ was the topic of discussion for the second session of TravTalk Digital Conclave, which saw industry experts discuss the changes in the post-COVID era in hospitality and the best way forward for them. Nisha Verma The digital era is …

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Inbound to recover in 18 months

At the first session of 3rd TravTalk Digital Conclave, which focused on inbound tourism through the topic ‘The Reality of No Tourism’, panellists discussed the present scenario where the inbound sector is witnessing zero billings and income, and faces threat to its survival. Manas Dwivedi This first session had panellists …

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Accor launches its ALLSAFE label

Accor has launched its new protection protocol, ALLSAFE, to establish confidence among its guests regarding the safety and hygiene standards at its properties. In addition, it has tied up with AXA insurance provider to offer to provide medical support to guests at Accor properties. With a view to help deal …

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What is TARP & what does it entail?

FAITH has proposed the Tourism Aid & Restructuring Package (TARP) to the Tourism Minister to seek specific measures for Indian tourism from the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister. The association states that TARP is a comprehensive six-step plan that will address both supply and demand measures. Step 1: Tourism …

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Domestic flights start, int’l awaited

Ministry of Civil Aviation, which allowed the resumption of domestic flights in a calibrated manner from May 25, has said that international operations are still not on the cards, at least till July 2020. The Ministry is also in discussion with airlines on the matter of refunds and will speak …

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‘Expand working capital’

In continuation with its effort to highlight the issues and concerns of the outbound industry to those in office of power, Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI, met the Minister to discuss the woes of the tourism sector. During a detailed meeting, he enumerated the relief the association is seeking from the government …

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