Associations

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 …

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 …

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 – …

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. …

Way ahead is not about identifying what is plaguing industry, but innovating and strategising, says Anita Mendiratta. Nisha Verma For Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General, UNWTO, travel started as a young girl from Canada, who used to visit India to meet relatives frequently. However, she entered the …

In a scenario in which there is no guarantee of flights not getting cancelled, travesties of travel agents is at an all-time high, juggling between customers and airlines. UFTAA is making sure that they convey plight of customers to IATA, airlines and the government. Nisha Verma The travel industry is …

CGH Earth changed how luxury was perceived in hotels around the world. Beginning with an idea of business that also protected environment in 1988, today the brand is a flagbearer of sustainability and responsible tourism. Nisha Verma It was in the year 1988 that CGH Earth got the opportunity to …

Sumit Banerjee, Academic Administrator, Global Group of Institutions, discusses emerging medical tourism industry in India. Cost, quality and waiting time are just a few reasons that contribute to growth of industry, and over time, India has established itself as premier destination for people seeking best clinical treatment. Medical Tourism (also …

With international charter flights starting in a small way, Goa hopes that its travel trade, including tourist guides and small and mid-sized hotels, will be able to conduct business in better way. At present, about 500 passengers are reaching Goa from Moscow every 10 days, and number is expected to …

In a first for any travel trade association, Gujarat Tourism invited TAFI Western India members for an educational tour to Rann Utsav – an event that is hugely popular with travellers. Chapter now has plans for more such tours to the state, keeping with its vision to promote domestic destinations. …