Associations

ATOAI puts best foot forward

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 …

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Huddle over tourism hub

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 …

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Waiting in the wings

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 …

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‘We need to lure more FTAs’

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 …

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Committed to help women

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, …

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‘LEO’ to empower women

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 …

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Economic recovery on mind

Women can be powerful agents of change. Though benefit of diversity and gender parity in leadership is being increasingly recognised in all spheres, women continue to be vastly under-represented in businesses and communities. TRAVTALK features six dynamic decision-makers from the world of travel. Julia Simpson, President & CEO, WTTC Over …

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Breaking gender-specific biases

Deliberate or unintentional, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. There is a need not just to admit the bias, but take action to provide a level-playing field for them. TRAVTALK speaks to six women who have not only blazed a trail for themselves, but are also the …

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Los Angeles is open for business

Seema Kadam, Regional Director – India, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, is excited to share on-ground updates now that movement between India and the US has begun. She shares Los Angeles’ #ComebackStory exclusively with TRAVTALK. Los Angeles remains fully committed to Indian market, said Seema Kadam, Regional Director – …

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Proponent of the Northeast

She remains a passionate advocate of ecotourism, of conservation and of sustainable practices and livelihoods, especially in the Northeast region of India. Jahnabi Phookan, former national president of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) continues to be one of the biggest cheerleaders of the region, its culture, and above all its women. …

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