A high-level meeting presided by the new Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas has decided on revival of the state’s tourism sector by rolling out new domestic tourism packages that encourage Indian travellers to visit destinations in the state. Manas Dwivedi In a bid to restart tourism in the state, …

American Express Travel asked travellers from seven countries what was on their minds and the results were interesting. There’s a clear appreciation for the benefits that travel can bring. Hazel Jain Paying for future travel Travellers are already thinking ahead to how they’ll book and pay for future trips. With …

UNWTO says the Intellectual Property (IP) system, be it through designs or trademarks, can create a favourable ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in tourism. Hazel Jain Promote creativity While the tourism sector has taken a hit during the pandemic, it will recover and contribute to reigniting hard-hit economies. In …

UAE’s flag carrier – Emirates – has been following all necessary protocols to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Already covering a network of 120 destinations, Emirates is looking at increasing its capacity further in the coming months Shehara Rizly Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates, says that for …

With a new hybrid format for the first time in ATM history, in-person at the DWTC from May 16-19 and virtually from May 24-26, the show will see 67 conference sessions featuring 145 local, regional and international speakers. Manas Dwivedi Now in its 28th year, ATM 2021 will be hosted …

Extracts from the latest CAPA Advisory India Aviation Outlook FY2022 reflect how the second wave of the infection will impact key trends in Indian aviation in FY2022. It will take significant time to restore the confidence of inbound tourists and business travellers in India as a destination. Pre-COVID traffic is …

Growth of global wellness tourism in 2021 will still be largely driven by secondary wellness travellers who seek to maintain their health and well-being while enjoying the experiences of a regular trip or destination getaway, says Ingo Ronald Schweder, Founder & CEO at GOCO Hospitality and MD at Horwath HTL …

Highlighting a significant shift in the nature of M!CE business, Rohit Chopra, Regional Director, Sales & Distribution, Accor India & South Asia, says that business associated to weddings, social events and sports has replaced corporate M!CE, incentives and charters. Hazel Jain What is your perspective on M!CE segment opening up? …

Anshu Tejuja, MD, Ashoka Dream Holidays, was on a trip in the Maldives when something unexpected happened and she had to be quarantined for five weeks on the island. This is her story in her own words. I was quarantined on an island like Robinson Crusoe from March 20 to …

Assam-based Mitali G Dutta, Founder of Food Sutra by Mitali, has become an agent of change by empowering the tribal women of the state to be an intrinsic part of its culinary tourism. Hazel Jain Mitali G Dutta is an entrepreneur based in Guwahati who empowers women both in rural …