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An increased demand is expected for India’s wildlife experiences once travel re-opens, yet it is hard to say whether it will be any match to the experience of true wilderness that some other countries offer. Are our national parks even ready to offer a wholesome experience to tourists? Seven experts …

Hit hard by the pandemic and dismayed by the lack of sufficient government support to eastern India, Manoj Saraf, Managing Director, Gainwell Travel, is now diversifying his company’s business into education. He says that even drive-in holidays may not bring in much revenue till people are not confident enough to …

Zelam Chaubal, Director, Kesari Tours, believes that we must be prepared for a M!CE industry with new protocols in  place when it recovers – perhaps one where travellers will require a doctor’s fit-to-fly certificate or changed visa norms. She adds that domestic M!CE will pick up before international. M!CE groups …

The COVID-19 crisis may have expedited the adoption of sustainable practices in the travel and tourism world. While it may have been all the rage a while ago, sustainability is expected to take up a more permanent spot in the business of tourism. The industry is unanimous in its opinion …

Early preparation to work through the pandemic has made Travel Designer Group look at a positive future for the company. Jaal Shah, Group MD, Travel Designer Group, shares his story. Nisha Verma As an organisation, Travel Designer Group went through one of the most challenging times throughout its existence since …

While the COVID-19 crisis is synonymous with gloom for businesses across the world including travel and tourism, there are some stories in the industry of adapting to the situation and making hay while the sun still shines. Here are three inspiring stories of surviving a pandemic… Nisha Verma The second …

Three experts from three key source markets – United States of America, United Kingdom and Italy – discuss where the inbound opportunities for Indian travel agents lie and how they can tap them. Each expert believes in the strength of India as a tourist destination and urges the industry and …

Akbar Travels has added more than 500 new products to its portal, especially on the holiday front. It has also strengthened its corporate booking tool so clients can be serviced better. Hazel Jain This year is going to be all about weekend getaways, feels Benazir Nazar, CEO, Akbar Holidays. “People …

Such a life-changing event as the COVID-19 pandemic brings with it new behaviours and threatens to alter world views. Travel is no exception as health, customer confidence, and disaster management in times of crises will take precedence and emerge as the new currency in travel. Hazel Jain Trust and confidence …