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Booking travel not easy: Travelport

Travel ranks high among people’s wishlist, but at the same time they find booking travel a tedious and frustrating experience. On average, travellers visit a whopping 38 different websites before booking their trip, according to recent research. Nisha Verma Travelport has unveiled findings of a new survey that highlighted excitement …

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Goa needs to revive old markets

With its main source markets of Russia and Ukraine closed down, Goa will need to revive its traditional markets such as Germany, Poland and the UK by this October, says Nilesh Shah, President, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa. Hazel Jain Goa’s tourism industry is facing a difficult time. Not …

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‘Indian hospitality set to rise’

India seems to be in a sweet spot at the moment for Radisson Hotel Group, as the group plans to double its Indian footprint with addition of 148 hotels and resorts by 2025. Hazel Jain Radisson Hotel Group, planing to double its portfolio in India, unveils plans to add 148 …

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Asego’s new tool

Dev Karvat, Founder and CEO, Asego, shares that launch of its all-new tech platform will ensure partners issue policies on-the-go. Hazel Jain What is new with Asego and how is it different from your previous business model? The pandemic created positive disruption also, providing a plethora of opportunities spearheaded by …

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Goa beyond the usual

Goa is known for the sun, sea and sand, but the state government also wants to showcase the other sides of Goa, and for that it has been focussing on heritage, hinterland, adventure and other facets of tourism in the state. Nisha Verma Claiming that the last two years have …

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Equity more than equality is need

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia, while addressing an event celebrating women in aviation sector, said that it is high time that people should recognise the contribution of women in the industry, and also advocated equity over equality at workplace for them. Nisha Verma Ministry of Civil Aviation, …

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Positive vibes only: IATO

Opening of international commercial flights will give tour operators time to plan for the coming season, which will start from October. Indian Association of Tour Operators also welcome multiple entry e-visa, saying that it fulfills their long-standing demand. Nisha Verma Sharing how happy they were at the news of opening …

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Kerala reinvents tourism

With domestic and international flights are all set to operate at pre-pandemic level, Kerala is getting ready to receive both domestic and international tourists by offering a bouquet of new experiences and products, including caravans, longer stays and customised vacations. Janice Alyosius With tourism activity back in full swing in …

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Rising against the odds

It is encouraging to see women leaders taking up challenges and growing professionally and financially in tourism industry, says Monia Kapoor, Executive Committee Member, OTOAI. Janice Alyosius In recent years, we have seen a steep rise in women leadership in the tourism industry, be it managing a travel company or …

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