Destination management company Eastbound quickly changed gears to adapt to the rising demand for domestic products and mitigate the pandemic’s impact on inbound travel. Nisha Verma As was for most others, year 2020 was a challenging time at Eastbound, too. Prrithviraj Singh, its Co-founder & Director, says that as unprecedented …
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The time for Indians to see India has arrived. Never has there been so much thirst to see our own land as now, and it bodes well not just for the destination but also for the travel trade. Sudhir Patil, Founder & Director, Veena World, shares his thoughts on the …
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In order to strengthen its position and consolidate its travel ancillary services, Karvat Group will now own the entire India travel assistance and insurance business helmed by Dev Karvat, with the launch of a new venture called Asego. The aim is to boost overall performance and bring a revolution in …
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Not just exciting activities, but Kevadia in Gujarat now also has great connectivity to other parts of India whether by air, road, seaplane or railway – the latest feather in its cap. The destination has given fillip to the state’s tourism potential, and has everything to offer from a jungle …
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According to global data provider OAG, India’s domestic capacity increased from -30% to -23% in a month in terms of domestic market seats, making it the third-largest market after China and the US. With domestic inquiries trickling in, travel agents and tour operators are thinking of newer itineraries and …
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Fewer people in remote areas make wildlife tourism the perfect safety bubble for travellers during the pandemic. And, with travellers being more environmentally conscious than ever, wildlife tourism has the potential to be an ideal option. With wide and open spaces, it might be the perfect choice to stay away …
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Being an IATA Accredited agency about three decades ago was not easy– it was a milestone! But what is the value of being an IATA agent today? Have we bartered quality for quantity? Sunil B Satyawakta, Director, Civica Travels, shares his views. Some 30 years ago, for a travel agency …
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Though Buddhist tourism holds great potential in India, it has been one of the least explored. But, with the government now wanting to bring it into the limelight, tourism stakeholders help us understand what can be done. Rajiv Mehra, Vice President, IATO I strongly believe that in all likelihood, tourism …
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Digital passes and certificates lower the risk of COVID-19 infection by providing accurate health status details of passengers, says GlobalData, a research and consulting company. Amidst COVID-19, several stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry are exploring the option of digital passes and health certificates which include destinations, airlines and …
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The industry’s expectations from Budget 2021-22 seem to be rather unpropitious but the most anticipated. Will the upcoming announcement be the last straw in tourism’s undoing or a ray of hope for it? Experts remark… Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI We have asked for export competitiveness, domestic leadership, capital formation and …
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