Ronojoy Dutta, CEO & Whole Time Director, IndiGo, shares how they are focusing on short and middle haul international flights despite a capacity increase in the domestic segment, and why privatisation of Air India is a much-needed move, beneficial to the country. Nisha Verma Just like all other airlines, the …

  Buying travel insurance is a smart way to guard against the unexpected, but making sure that some essential coverages are included in the policy should be considered before buying insurance. TATA AIG Insurance offers customised travel insurance policies suitable for various individuals. Janice Alyosius Investing in travel insurance is …

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will once again sponsor the International Media Centre at WTM London2021, helping to get the message out to the world’s press that travel and tourism are on the rise. The GNTO has sponsored the International Media Centre for the past 13 years, having first …

South African Tourism’s maiden virtual roadshow ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ concluded successfully with 99 South African suppliers as part of the delegation who exhibited their products from 20th to 22nd October 2021. Of them, over 41 were exhibiting in India for the first time and they showcased their products to more than 1,900 …

  Timing the launch of its new Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) well, Tourism Australia witnessed as many as 3,884 new registrations from India since March 2020. Hazel Jain What are some of the new elements in the new version of the Specialist Program? The Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) has been …

From interesting cities to delightful towns oozing natural beauty, coupled with stretches of opens spaces, West  Midlands and its areas are perfect for those looking for interesting experiences, activities and Instagram-able locations with their loved ones and family. It’s a destination that has it all. Nisha Verma West Midlands, one …

The Karnataka government’s five new policies are aimed at boosting heritage, wildlife, spiritual, cultural, adventure, coastal, nature, health, and agriculture tourism, as well as looking into the development of destinations, providing basic amenities, and generating revenue. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the industry, particularly in the tourism …

With a strong proposition for its hospitality partners, Tripjack is focused on offering rich content to the travel agents with an aggressive focus on hotels over the next 12-18 months as their distribution partner. The platform is also looking to expand outside India starting with Middle East. Tripjack is a …

PATA India recently invited leading marketing and PR organisation from Europe, called Representation Plus, to share their views and information about market readiness for tourism to India. Titled ‘Destination India: A European Perspective & Opportunities’ it saw speakers from four important source markets—UK & Ireland, France, Spain and Italy. Nisha …

  The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Eastern India (HRAEI) elects a new leadership team and wants to revive the MICE segment. However, the association continues to struggle to get some relaxation on property tax as well as excise license fees despite making several requests to all state governments. Hazel …