A new destination for domestic as well as international travellers, Manipur has been arming itself with new tourism products to ensure that it gets noticed by the world at large. W Ibohal Singh, Director (Tourism), Government of Manipur, shares more developments. Hazel Jain Has there been a change in strategy …

The northeast states need to focus on developing and promoting regional tourism, says President of Tour Operators Association of Assam (TOAA) Debajit Borah, who is also the Director of Brahmaputra Cruise. Hazel Jain For the travel trade and tourism in the north eastern part of India to grow again, we …

Outlook for the rest of the year remains cautious as the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to call for stronger coordination on travel protocols between countries to ensure the safe restart of tourism and avoid another year of massive losses for the sector. Hazel Jain Rebound travel in Q3 & …

Announcing additional measures to help ailing businesses, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a separate on-tap liquidity window of Rs. 15,000 crore for contact-intensive sectors like restaurants, hotels and those involved in the tourism sector, among others. Manas Dwivedi The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a slew …

ADTOI has formed a taskforce by its members and for its members in order to provide timely assistance through verified information about medical facilities on a pan-India basis. Besides this, the Association has launched a Facebook page for female members and is organising vaccination camps while reimbursing members for shots. …

To support a resurgent business travel industry, DigiTravel Consulting (DTC) has announced an expanded global presence by adding consultants in India, Asia, the United States, as well as Canada. Jyothi Varma has been named as the Vice President for the India market. Manas Dwivedi Jyothi has held senior positions in …

With Etihad Wellness, the airline is prepared to provide a travel experience that prioritises passenger wellness. Neerja Bhatia, VP, Indian Sub-Continent, Etihad Airways, shares more details on the several measures the airline has introduced for guests to travel with greater peace of mind. The world has been battling a global …

Very little is known about the Charaideo district of Assam, which makes it a perfect hidden gem for travellers. Entrenched in history, it was the first permanent capital of the Ahom kingdom. Sidheswar Kumar Mishra, the Founder of Assam Tours & Travels, tells us more. In the long 600 years …

Manipur Tourism Forum is an association with a difference – one where its members as well as executive committee don’t necessarily belong to the travel industry. Instead, they bring their own area of expertise to the table so that everyone benefits. TRAVTALK finds out more about how this works. Hazel …

Chandan Pandey, Co-Founder & COO, WB Hotels & Resorts, hopes that hotels will start doing well with at least 50% to 60% of occupancy by the beginning of October 2021 with the vaccination drive in full momentum. He adds that their plan for 10K keys by December 2022 is on …