Pandemic has hit global economy hard, especially tourism industry. There were challenges at every step, but what is more important is to address challenges and develop improved strategies for dealing with challenges. Janice Alyosius It has been a challenging couple of years for the travel and tourism industries as the …

A massive untapped tourism potential exists in India, and it is vital to utilise it to the fullest extent without harming the environment. The focus of the government and travel partners is on making and promoting policies centred on adventure tourism, so that the country becomes the number one destination …

Amid challeges posed by COVID-19 worldwide, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, shares how India is preparing not only to welcome tourists whenever travel restarts, but also trying to be the best destination to attract investment in tourism sector. Nisha Verma While Omicron has brought travel to a …

At Expo2020 Dubai’s ‘Meet in India’ session, Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of  Tourism, claimed that the government is working to position India as preferred destination for trade and social events. Nisha Verma Rakesh Verma claimed that the government is working with events industry to position India as a preferred …

The FHRAI has requested the FM for urgent measures to save the hospitality sector. It has asked for a moratorium on loans and a special resolution framework for the restructuring of loans, along with a minimum one-year moratorium extension for loans availed under ECLGS. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant …

High-end Indian clients, who used to visit Thailand and South East Asian countries, are now splurging on local tourist destinations and paying better than foreign tourists, which is an advantage. Nisha Verma The domestic market has done exceedingly well, claims JK Mohanty, CMD of Swosti Group, who is also the …

Arvind Singh, Secretary, MOT, said that tourism sustainability is about supporting local community and preserving the environment of a region. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), said that sustainable tourism is the tourism that leaves the local community at least in a position they are before the …

Anuraag Bhatnagar, COO, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, shares how they utilised the COVID-19-induced lockdowns to open new properties and plan for future growth, while claiming that they plan to stay in the luxury space Nisha Verma The pandemic has not left anyone in the industry untouched, says Anuraag …

OTOAI recently organised an EOGM in New Delhi, where the participants shared the issues facing the association, its target areas and recent actions. Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI, also shared the association’s vision for 2022 in the meeting. Janice Alyosius Speaking at the OTOAI’s Extra Ordinary General Meeting, Riaz Munshi, President, …

Swosti Group is all set to expand its new venture Swosti Premium Beach Resorts, the first five-star premium luxury beach resort at Sipasurubuli, Puri. This will also provide direct employment to 375 people and indirectly employ around 700 people. The events industry in India is all set to get a …