Agents

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 …

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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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Now is the time to go wild

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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A world of plenty

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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Buddhist tourism a necessity

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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Digi-pass boosts confidence

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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A make or break Budget

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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Untapped demand created Antara

With its first successful commercial sailing on the Ganges amidst a pandemic, Antara Luxury River Cruises has  commenced its voyage to offer an unmatched service and life-changing experiences to domestic cruisers. With 12  charter bookings already in its kitty, the 2021 season looks promising for the company. Manas Dwivedi With …

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Red Carpet belted for 2021

Rajesh Kakade, Founder & Global Director, Red Carpet Travels, believes that after a challenging 2020, they are prepared to take on 2021 with positivity, vigour and innovations. For Rajesh Kakade, 2020 started with a positive note and enthusiasm. “We increased our footprint, adding destinations like Australia as a DMC with …

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India & its abundant experiences

Just back from her travels to South India, Anshu Tejuja, Managing Director, Ashoka Dream Holidays, recounts her  wonderful experience and how travel designers need to understand and adapt the new era of experiential travel  that the pandemic has ushered in. Puducherry Being a travel and fitness enthusiast, it was the …

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