In the foremost session of 3rd TRAVTALK Digital Conclave titled ‘The Reality of No Tourism’, panellists discussed the current scenario where inbound sector is witnessing zero billings and income, and facing the threat of survival. At this gripping first session, focused on inbound tourism, panellists discussed the extent of damage …

Sejoe Jose, President, IATO Kerala Chapter, shifts the focus on tourist guides, drivers and hygiene measures at monuments in a post-COVID-19 world. He also says that people who travel domestically will automatically be brand ambassadors in showcasing to the world how safe India is to travel to. First and foremost, …

Through webinars and constant representation of the industry’s woes to concerned government ministries and departments, Ministry of Tourism is working towards ensuring that the  industry picks up as soon as the COVID-19 crisis begins to recede. It shall also devise post-COVID strategies once global ones have been tried and tested. …

Estimated to be a $74 billion industry (source: IBISWorld), the world of weddings is hurt today, claims Meher Sarid, Indian Wedding Industry Expert, Wedding Curator & Stylist, Sound of Music India. She believes that the dynamics of the wedding market, in relation to the tourism and hospitality industry, would take …

Pushpendra Bansal, COO, Lords Hotels & Resorts, says that though business is expected to pick up towards the end of 2020, it is in the interim that they need to begin devising plans to create future demand. These plans do predict that the role of hotels is bound to change …

India’s first cruise brand has initiated a series of webinars since the lockdown to turn a challenging situation into an opportunity, so that all its trade partners are ready to hit the ground running once travel resumes. These webinars are well-attended and cover an array of offerings from the brand. …

‘Recovery will not be easy and will require critical strategic decisions to be taken by the industry and government,’ says the latest update by CAPA – Centre for Aviation. Indian aviation will confront a series of challenges in the coming weeks and months. Grounding operations was relatively straightforward, but the …

In a bold move that can possibly bring some respite to travel agents across the country, TAFI has asked the Supreme Court of India to intervene in a petition concerning refund of air tickets from airlines for travel during the lockdown period. Pradip Lulla, Acting President and Vice President, Travel …

The DDP Group, to support travel and hospitality companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis, has created a media fund of ₹1 crore under its ‘Standing with the Trade’ initiative. The move will help support businesses by providing targeted advertising campaigns, free of cost. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic …