A strategy worked out in advance can make the future of a business more robust in these challenging times. Industry experts bring into focus the need for frequent research and real-time data that can prove to be a magic wand for decision-makers, encompassing factors like traffic, traveller behaviour, routes and …

Austrian National Tourist Office that recently concluded its three-day B2B virtual roadshow – Virtual atb 2021 – is finely tuned to the needs and trends of the Indian market and will tweak its strategy only once cross-border travel opens up. Hazel Jain The Austrian Tourism Days (ÖTT) that was held …

The recently-held 14th International Conference on Agri-Tourism brought together various experts in the field who shared their experiences on how this segment can be developed and the benefits it can bring to not just the local community but to the destination as well. Hazel Jain The Agri-Tourism Development Organization Baramati …

Kingshuk Biswas, who is on the UNWTO panel of Tourism Experts, delves into how the tourism industry can generate demand in such a dismal scenario, and offers some suggestions for ‘creating’ this demand post COVID. According to a recent Booking.com research report, 86% Indian travellers will take more health and …

As part of its special drive for strengthening the pan-India membership base, IATO has waived off the admission fee of `10,000 (plus 18 per cent GST) for applicants from certain states and UTs. The Association is also motivating existing members to get MOT-recognised. Manas Dwivedi To strengthen its membership base, …

MP Bezbaruah, Secretary General, HAI, believes the government should provide sectoral, comprehensive packages. Hazel Jain With extensive experience in both Indian tourism and hospitality, Madan Prasad Bezbaruah has seen both these industry grow and evolve over the past few decades. A retired IAS Officer and a Former Secretary at the …

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 …