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Tourism industry has changed a lot after the pandemic, but what has changed the most is the travellers’ opinion, especially in terms of booking their trip. Industry stalwarts say travellers now consider many factors, including visa and airfares while planning a trip. Janice Alyosius According to a Booking.com research, going …

The 37th IATO Convention underlines the role of tour operators and travel agents. They are the people who assist and coordinate with the Ministry to promote tourism and on whom the industry’s success dependent, says experts. Janice Alyosius Tour operators are responsible for moving the travel and tourism industry. Addressing …

Our picturesque mountain regions offer potential for developing environment friendly sustainable eco-tourism as a source of livelihood for most of us. Therefore, there is a need to conserve the mountains, architecture, arts and crafts, as well as indigenous knowledge for future generations. International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on 11 …

With the tourism business witnessing green shoots of revival, the industry stakeholders look at the New Year with hope and a whole lot of caution. It is not yet time to relax but ensure this boom sustains amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases. TRAVTALK finds out what the decision-makers have …

Travel agents say that airlines charging `300 as Refund Application Fee (RAF) to travel agents is illegal and suggest that an agreement must be made between the travel associations and airlines to stop the practice. TT Bureau Sharing details about why RAF and GST (K3) on RAF is not applicable, …

The new-age millennial traveller is often defined by their age bracket. But Abraham Alapatt, President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation, Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel, disagrees. He shares his idea about who these travellers might be and why it makes a lot …

Swiss DMC Watch & Cow, represented in India by Apsara Voyages, has trained its eyes towards the India market to get more Indians to explore the Alps through its bespoke offerings. Hazel Jain Representing Watch & Cow in India is Sushil Bhatt, MD, Apsara Voyages, who introduced this product to …

A solution for post-reservation sales and revenue earning for agents, Turpal is the answer to all that an agent or a customer needs after they have set out on the tour. The application, which has an online chat tool for effective communication, helps agencies generate more revenue, as tours, activity …

Travel trade associations are a great way to reach out to small and medium-sized travel agents from remote parts of India through their membership. Aviareps India recently hosted an exciting evening for members of TAFI Western Region Chapter to showcase their various products. Hazel Jain Taking advantage of the large …

Monsoon by Café Lota rediscovers Indian food beyond stereotype with a food menu that presents ‘Indian food with a twist’, says Vishwas Makhija, Co-founder Monsoon at Café Lota, Worldmark 1, R4, Aerocity, New Delhi. Lipla Negi Anyone who has been to India or has read about the country surely has …