Associations

Opening of international commercial flights will give tour operators time to plan for the coming season, which will start from October. Indian Association of Tour Operators also welcome multiple entry e-visa, saying that it fulfills their long-standing demand. Nisha Verma Sharing how happy they were at the news of opening …

It is encouraging to see women leaders taking up challenges and growing professionally and financially in tourism industry, says Monia Kapoor, Executive Committee Member, OTOAI. Janice Alyosius In recent years, we have seen a steep rise in women leadership in the tourism industry, be it managing a travel company or …

Travel industry is facing challenges on several fronts as it starts almost from scratch after the pandemic. As things opens up, Travel Agents Federation of India taking several measures to help the business, but there are issues that can only be addressed by the government. Nisha Verma Anil Kalsi, Joint …

An early starter in the events industry of Hyderabad, Rakhi Kankaria from Rachnoutsav, has carved her own niche. She believes that tourism and events are inseparable, as tourism creates opportunities for a traveller to reach to a destination, an event professional can add a lot of texture to the human …

Adventure tourism was more affected than any other tourism trade due to the pandemic and other factors. Now, ATOAI is proactively improving products to meet the client needs and deliver best results. Janice Alyosius Adventure tourism is passing through a difficult phase. “Adventure tourism is more affected than other tourism …

A special meeting between GMR Hyderabad International Airport and FTCCI’s Tourism Committee discusses tourism opportunities in Telangana region, ahead of the Hyderabad Aviation Summit 2022, planned next month. Nisha Verma In a brainstorming session, Tourism Committee of Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) and GMR Hyderabad International …

Global tourism was witnessing a rise after two tough years, but the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has hit the aviation business with the flight between Europe and Asia forced to take longer routes. Industry looks forward to an end to the crisis and a successful summer. Janice Alyosius The …

FHRAI has been requesting the central government to waive off the secondary condition with regard to average forex earnings under the EPCG scheme retrospectively from 2007-08 in order to become more competitive as a destination in Asia. Hazel Jain The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), seeking …

Mamta Pall, National President, Travel & Tourist Council of India, WICCI says they are trying to address complaints received from various segments, including MICE, tourism and hospitality. Janice Alyosius WCCI is committed to empowering women and advancing their careers. Mamta Pall, National President, Travel & Tourism Council of India, WICCI, …

Ekta Watts, Chairperson, Women’s Empowerment and CRS Activities for ADTOI, says that pandemic  derailed some of the association’s plans, but strengthened them in many other areas. Janice Alyosius Women contribute substantially to the tourism industry, but hardly receive adequate recognition for their efforts. Now, ADTOI has taken steps to create …