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More and more travellers are now preferring to indulge in adventure activities. This is proving true, not just for domestic and short-haul destinations, but also long-haul holidays. TravTalk speaks to four experts. Hazel Jain The pandemic has changed the behaviour of many consumers and travel comes as no exception. The …

Travel and hotel bookings for India, witness a strong growth on the return of the upcoming wedding season. TravTalK spoke to segment experts who share their perspective on a massive surge in wedding travel and bookings that can revive the domestic tourism. Hazel Jain While small, intimate weddings are widely …

For Natventure, the pandemic turned out to be a time to reinvent themselves, while making sure that sustainable travel is at the core of their adventure offerings in the Northeast region. Nisha Verma Jitu Pegu, co-Founder, Natventure, claims that they are a dedicated and professional group of adventure seekers, and …

GRNconnect, apart from excelling in providing tech and hotel booking services to travel trade has now opened its DMC business in USA and will soon be expanding it in Egypt and India. Nisha Verma Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRNconnect, has revealed that with innovation and adaptability being the key qualities …

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is geared up for its annual convention, which is packed with ideas and activities to not only motivate the members, but also guide them for future recovery. Nisha Verma The state governments and stalwarts of the travel industry will participate in the 36th …

Virtual events have been a lifesaver for the travel industry during the pandemic. A targeted audience, low cost, and maximum results are making agents and NTOs stick to webinars and online travel shows. Online events help in reaching out to a wider audience, giving a chance to interact with suppliers …

The key to developing tourism holistically is to have an integrated strategy between regional airports, regional and national tourism boards of India, and airline/tour operators. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, shares his perspective. Hazel Jain How can the country develop its domestic tourism? Key, is an integrated …

Inspite of few flagging bookings, the unanimous opinion is that 2022 will be a jackpot for the wedding industry, not just for domestic destinations but with families venturing into international locations as well. Hazel Jain The great Indian wedding – a once-in-a-lifetime event for many – has seen a tumultuous …

It all boils down what India’s priority is? Is it to build a stronger domestic push, or, new international inbound development? The key to have holistic tourism development is to have an integrated strategy. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory. Hazel Jain There is a direct co-relation between …

With the growing travel trend in India, Thomas Cook observes 60 per cent increase in leisure travel bookings, with Delhi being their best performing market in the country. Janice Alyosius A combination of shutdown fatigue, borders re-opening and vaccine approvals have sparked, India’s interest to travel. As compared to September …