Even as the world recovers from the pandemic, travel insurance seems more critical than ever amid all the uncertainties. Here are some points agents must be familiar with so that they can assist their clients to choose the most beneficial travel insurances policy. Numerous safety procedures, travel restrictions and airline …

Newly launched book, Healing Strings, written by Manmohan Sadana, ex-Joint Director General, Union Ministry of Tourism, celebrates 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Manmohan Sadana, former Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has launched his book titled ‘Healing Strings’ as part of the 70th …

Tourism can neither be an industry nor a business, it is more about passion, says Veronique Narayana Swamy, Director, BB Voyage Votre DMC Inde- Nepal and ,Bhutan. She has been following her passion for the last 21 years, experiencing and exploring India—from mountains, to rural areas through cities. She says …

The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India recently organised a familiarisation trip for its members in association with Vistara and Accor, where the association members not only explored various sites and shopping points in Paris, but also experienced the airline and hospitality products. Nisha Verma Talking about the Familiarisation tour, …

If you are planning for a camping trip to utilise your summer holidays in the lap of nature, “The heart of incredible India”- Madhya Pradesh has something unique for you Pitching a tent on the ground, sleeping under the stars, having fun with friends and enjoying bonfire with celestial stories, …

Creativity is the DNA of Nantes city, says Xavier Theret, Head of International Promotions & Relations, Le Voyage a Nantes – the tourism board of the city, where this year’s Rendezvous en France was held. He is hopeful that its art and cultural tourism will succeed in attracting repeat Indian …

Rhaetian Railway is happy that after being without any overseas customers from outside Europe for two years, Indians are now returning to Switzerland as bookings from India trickle in for its Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, says Sebastian Blaettler, Market Manager Asia-Pacific, Rhaetian Railway. Hazel Jain Sebastian Blaettler, Market …

India has always been an extremely important market for Malaysia Airlines, and being the fastest growing economy in the world at present, the country offers a huge potential. The airline sees many people flying into India from Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, and other countries, apart from the outbound travellers. Janice Alyosius …

India aced the vaccination drive, and now the resumption of flights and introduction of e-visas have made India a hot destination for travellers, says Arshdeep Anand, Chairperson, ATOAI Women’s Collective. She expresss hope that the country will reach the pre-pandemic levels by 2024, if the emerging variants are kept under …

With a major thrust towards boosting travel in India, the Indian government has announced that domestic tour operators will no longer be required to collect tax on overseas vacation packages sold to non-resident visitors. The travel fraternity applauds this move of the government. Janice Alyosius With the aim of boosting …