The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations’ of India (FHRAI) has submitted a comprehensive list of recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget 2022 to 23 to the Union Finance Ministry. In the recommendations, the hotel body has outlined some of the much-needed expectations of the hospitality industry. In its recommendations, …

Travel Agents’ Federation of India (TAFI) president Ajay Prakash feels there is an urgent need for the travel trade to rethink as we enter the New Year 2022. We also must focus on newer destinations and do not leave opportunities to explore domestic tourism. Hazel Jain Recently, TAFI delegation led …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad …

Claiming the IATO convention instils a sense of positivity, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, MOT, shares what kind of campaigns and events they are planning in the New Year to make sure that Incredible India’s message reaches a global audience. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism …

Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, believes that tour operators are a vital part of their business as they chart a growth trajectory under which they are opening different properties across their brands, and ensuring ‘to serve’ the community as part of their ethos. Nisha Verma Puneet Chhatwal recently participated …

After Dholavira’s inclusion in Unesco World Heritage Sites list, Gujarat is now home to four World Heritage Sites. These include Dholavira (prominent Indus Valley Civilization site), Champaner near Pavagadh, Rani ki Vav in Patan and the city of Ahmedabad, frequently researched by students because of its Gandhian legacy, have made …

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, continues to grow steadily in India with the opening of the 80 keys Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali. This marks the second opening under the flagship brand – ‘Wyndham’ in the country. Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali, located at the crossroads of Mohali and Chandigarh, will serve both local markets. …

What will be the new vision of Tata and Air India? On the global front, will the cities of Europe and North America be reinstated? Should the international vision of Vistara be integrated? 2022 seems to be throwing a lot more questions than answers, says Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE …

IFEMA Madrid will maximise health and safety at FITUR, its major international tourism fair, by following a strict health protocols for all the fair’s participants. The forecast for participation at FITUR 2022 are excellent, with a fair representation and international involvement close to pre-pandemic shows. FITUR 2022, to be held …

In its research, Booking.com reveals a sense of optimism among Indian travellers, fuelling a hunger to embrace the New Normal and get back to experiencing the world in the New Year. Going on a vacation will become a form of self-care in 2022. Booking.com has forecast Indian travellers to make …