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Technology and the third wave

Sanjay Ghare, Founder & CEO at Vervotech, shares his views on the scope of new travel technologies in the wake of the pandemic in India. He believes travel startups and new technologies introduced into the market will play a key role in the revival of the industry post COVID-19. It …

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WTM lays COVID-19 protocols

Organisers share details of the safety measures undertaken for the face-to-face events at ExCeL London. Exhibiting at WTM London may look a little different this year, but it will continue to be the place where ideas are generated and connections are made. Janice Alyosius This year, the shows will be …

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Langkawi: A perfect place to unwind

Langkawi is not being called The Jewel of Kedah for nothing. Turquoise water surrounds the glimmering powdery sands making this spectacular island as one of Malaysia’s top holiday destinations. Langkawi also has a duty-free status which means you can shop your heart out here! Not only it is a paradise …

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Register with MoT, says TAFI WI

The Western India Chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India has been guiding its members in this hour of need and advising them to register with both the MSME and the Ministry of Tourism urgently to reap long-term benefits. It recently conducted a physical meeting for its members to …

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Abu Dhabi invests in training

To celebrate the first anniversary of Abu Dhabi Specialists E-learning programme, the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi has introduced new modules and markets to this innovative training scheme. The Abu Dhabi Specialists E-learning programme was unveiled last year as part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s response to the …

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Build up from grass-roots

Regional associations and chapters in the north east of India came together recently on a virtual platform to discuss creation of a common plan of action to foresee a holistic and harmonized re-opening for tourism in a synchronised manner, right from the grass-root levels in the new normal. Hazel Jain …

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12-episode virtual series

Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – India@75 celebration, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities has launched a series of 12 episodes that will take the participants on a virtual journey of Incredible India. Nisha Verma To commemorate 75 years of Indian Independence and as …

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We’ll come back stronger

After 18 months of pandemic, travel industry is not in the best shape. However, Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, Air Asia, is very optimistic that with mass vaccination programs going on everywhere, proper precautions and travel guidelines, industry will revive soon. Janice Alyosius In spite of slump in business for aviation …

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Gujarat develops Nada Bet

Gujarat Tourism is on a war-footing to develop new projects and promoting them to the rest of India. After the Statue of Unity, it is the Seema Darshan project at Nada Bet that will help the state position itself for border tourism. Hazel Jain With only the Wagah border as …

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