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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. …

In response to COVID-19, WTTCII is working with central and state governments on policies and practices to make most of India’s tourism potential. Country must prepare for opening its borders to bring back international travellers from non-risk countries. Janice Alyosius The tourism and hospitality sectors have been hard hit by …

Pradeep Shetty, Joint Honorary Secretary, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), discusses nitty-gritties of what Union Budget delivered to hospitality sector, including long-standing disappointments that continue. Lipla Negi This year’s Union Budget was the third one since COVID-19 hit us, and the disappointment still continues, feels Pradeep …

It recently conducted an exclusive session with India Tourism on benefits that travel agents can gain access to by registering with Union Ministry of Tourism. Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI says travel and tourism sector kept going due to lucrative domestic market, which is huge segment. Hazel Jain The main focus …

A massive untapped tourism potential exists in India, and it is vital to utilise it to the fullest extent without harming the environment. The focus of the government and travel partners is on making and promoting policies centred on adventure tourism, so that the country becomes the number one destination …