While vaccination drives, opening of borders and resumption of flights are making headlines, Dr. Amit Sharma, Vice President – Contracting and Product Development, Abercrombie & Kent and Expert (Roster), UNWTO, shares how revival and recovery may unfold in future for the global tourism, hospitality and aviation market. Domestic travel is …
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West Midlands India Partnership (WMIP) has launched a new strategy aimed at strengthening links between the West Midlands and India. WMIP is the region’s official engagement body. NishaVerma Called Stronger Together, the strategy has been developed in collaboration by the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), PwC and the UK India …
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The inbound tour operators are rejoicing after the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the re-opening of e-Tourist visa for foreigners and are ready to welcome them with all protocols in place. We speak to six experts who share their views on the industry needs to get ready for this influx …
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Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), has announced that its 36th IATO Annual Convention will be held in Gandhinagar in Gujarat from December 16-19, 2021. There will also be post-convention tours for attendees, keeping all safety protocols in mind. NishaVerma The venue of the convention is The LeelaGandhinagar, shared Rajiv …
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The 2021 GTFF Virtual Edition is produced in association and support of Netherlands Tourism, with the mission to acknowledge and reward talented tourism filmmakers. Janice Alyosius Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF) is a groundbreaking Film Festival presenting films that have the power to raise awareness about the vital role destinations …
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Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Women’s Collective organied a Gender Sensitisation workshop with the purpose of making travel an equal experience for women and to help the travel industry understand the importance of gender roles and expectations. Janice Alyosius Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Women’s Collective …
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To elevate India’s tourism industry to new heights, it is important to explore the potential of investment in the tourism sector. Suman Billa, Director, Technical Cooperation & Silk Road, UNWTO, spoke how crucial investment is in tourism, at present and that UN is propagating the idea of investment in travel …
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry has released amended rates for SEIS claims for FY 2019-20, but tour operators and hotels are not happy with the cut in percentage and capping of payment. Nisha Verma Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) for services rendered in the Financial Year 2019-20 have been …
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Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) recently conducted a virtual workshop for its Ludhiana Chapter with an aim to educate and update its members about various schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) and how it can benefit them. Janice Alyosius Under the astute leadership …
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Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), explains how including tourism under Concurrent List can help the industry. His team has been fighting for the revival of the sector even as 25% of hotels and restaurants have shut down Hazel Jain & LiplaNegi …
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