Moumita Paul, Director Sales, Centara Hotels – India, came from a MICE background, but after seven-year-long journey with the hotel, she thinks it has been a ‘wonderful adventure’ all the way. She talks about her future plans. Janice Alyosius Women have always been at the helm of Centara Hotels. The …

Ekta Watts, Chairperson, Women’s Empowerment and CRS Activities for ADTOI, says that pandemic  derailed some of the association’s plans, but strengthened them in many other areas. Janice Alyosius Women contribute substantially to the tourism industry, but hardly receive adequate recognition for their efforts. Now, ADTOI has taken steps to create …

With a robust travel trade engagement plan in coming months, starting with its first physical annual roadshow post pandemic in March 2022, South African Tourism is going all out to woo travel agents as well as the travellers. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, reveals more. Hazel …

Ever optimistic and dynamic leader, Benazir Nazar, CEO, Akbar Holidays, is excited that travel has finally restarted – and how! She believes that people in India are ready to travel, and while a lot of countries have opened up, we also need more flights to start operations to reap the …

COVID-19 was period of learning for STIC Travel Group, and it was time to ensure that partners, both principal suppliers as well as customers, benefited when business pours in. As international scheduled flights resume, they expect business to bounce back keeping in view huge pent-up demand in market that needs …

The Bengal Travel Mart will be held to promote the tourism industry from March 5 to 7 at Mayfair Tea Resort in Siliguri – the gateway to the Northeast part of India West Bengal is well-known for its opulent tourism opportunities that meet even the most discerning traveller’s needs. The …

Travel and tourism is a powerful growth tool that is assisting women in defying perceptions that this business is solely dominated by men, says Shishta Sharma, ADTOI-LEO, Punjab Haryana Chapter. Janice Alyosius In 2022, the globe will be more free and equitable than it has ever been, with tourism and …

This year’s trade engagements will be to reconnect stakeholders in India and France through physical interactions, including buyer-seller meets, workshops, trainings and hallmark events, says Sheetal Munshaw, Director, Atout France India, in an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK. Hazel Jain What are Atout France’s plans for the India market this year? …

Work-from-home, supported by the technology, changed how things used to work in pre pandemic times. The change has allowed women to handle the dual responsibilities of home and office more easily. Janice Alyosius Europamundo is known for providing best holiday experiences in Europe, and the Europamundo India team, comprising only …

Meena Bhatia, Vice President & General Manager, Le Meridien, New Delhi, talks about the challenges she faced as woman leader during the pandemic and the hotel’s future plans to promote women. Janice Alyosius As the travel industry attempts to recover from the impact of COVID-19, it’s time to shift the …