Health and wellness are on top of mind for people than ever before, and they are not just going on wellness holidays for this, but also leading an active and healthy lifestyle to keep themselves fit. Nagsri Prasad Sashidhar, Chief Happiness Officer, NAGSRI (Mumbai) People are now taking health, fitness …
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Centara signs hotel in Thailand
Centara Hotels & Resorts have joined hands with Baansuay Group for first property in Surat Thani under the Centra by Centara brand, which will welcome guests from July 2023. Nisha Verma Centara Hotels & Resorts and Baansuay Group (Suratthani) have signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara …
Read More »‘We expect India to be new China’
PATA India chapter’s ‘Webinar: Asia Pacific Destination Forecast’ unveils the impact of Covid on the industry and what the future holds in terms of recovery for the Asia-Pacific, with a focus on India, which is projecting positive growth in the coming years. Nisha Verma Liz Ortiguera, CEO, PATA and Prof. …
Read More »Sustainable weddings now trending
With an endeavour to provide immersive and enriching experiences, Welcomhotels by ITC Hotels are offering sustainable weddings that are not only eco-friendly, but also lights on the conscience. The trend of sustainable wedding is catching up with the millennials, says Amaan Kidwai, Area Manager, Welcomhotels – North. Janice Alyosius The …
Read More »Indian tourist footfall highest in Oman since 2012
New Delhi: With the tourist sector in Oman recovering following lifting of curbs by several countries, the country recorded a mammoth 32,570 Indian tourist arrivals in May 2022, the highest so far since 2012. A total of 13,481 Indian travelers visited Oman in January 2022, compared to 7,340 of the …
Read More »‘This year will be wellness year’
With importance of wellness being felt more after Covid-19, hotels are creating wellness packages, says Gagan Katyal, Head of Sales and Marketing, Ananta Hotels and Resorts. Janice Alyosius India’s tourism industry stands to benefit greatly from the growth of wellness tourism. Gagan Katyal, Head of Sales and Marketing, Ananta Hotels …
Read More »‘Collaborative efforts need of the hour’
At a time when the hospitality industry is on a recovery path, MP Bezbaruah, Secretary General, HAI, says that the industry and the government should come together to discuss, debate and devise safe ways for the future and facilitate the hospitality industry to grow to its full potential and contribute …
Read More »States ready for big tourism leap
Two years after the pandemic brought tourism to a halt in the country, the industry looks well set for recovery. State tourism boards are planning a slew of measures, including media campaigns and other promotional strategies, to revive the confidence of travel fraternity and prepare them to take out maximum …
Read More »Valley looks at brighter times
While travel demand for Kashmir is at an all-time high, local trade is struggling with shortage of hotel rooms and services. Zahoor Qari, Chairman & Managing Executive, Air Links Tours and Travels, explains why it is important to bring down rates and create better infrastructure. Nisha Verma Kashmir has seen …
Read More »Make tourism national priority: HRAWI
Among the recommendations submitted to the Union government, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Western India has requested for better credit facilities for the hospitality sector. The association has also sought investment subsidies and tax holidays for investments in tourism projects, and continuation of the EPCG Scheme. TT Bureau Senior delegates …
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