Medical tourism, already on the rise, can be a game changer in the future if the government and travel trade unite. Nisha Verma India was booming as a medical tourism destination pre-COVID. By mid-2020, India’s medical tourism sector was estimated to be worth US$5-6 billion. In 2017, 495,056 patients visited …
Read More »Testing before travelling? Take note
With COVID-induced lockdowns as the order of the day, the opening up of borders and sporadic lifting of travel restrictions is often accompanied by various caveats for would-be travellers. Here’s VFS Global addressing a few FAQs that are doing the rounds about travel-related COVID testing. In the new normal, travellers …
Read More »Luxury experiences in East India
Travel agents need to explore new destinations and experiences within India, which is brimming with rich history and culture. ‘Look at things beyond the obvious and you will have new experiences in places that have existed for years,’ says Mehernosh Colombowalla. I recently travelled to East India and would like …
Read More »Future of river cruising bright
India’s long-forgotten inland waterways have caught the eye of travel innovators. Prominent luxury travel planners talk about the potential of the up-and-coming segment of luxury river cruising in India. Reena Sachdev, Founder, Travel Arena The potential of river cruising in India is immense, even better in current times when travellers …
Read More »New business practices must emerge
Sarab Jit Singh, Managing Director, Travelite (India), says that with the growing need for tourism to make a comeback post COVID, all concerned ministries and the private sector must come together to formulate a strategy of revival. With ample time at hand in the interim, policies must be drafted so …
Read More »Demand drives decision
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 …
Read More »The rise and rise of domestic tourism
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 …
Read More »Karvat Group launches Asego
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 …
Read More »Kevadia : A boon for travel agents
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 …
Read More »Making India incredible again
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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