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South Korea is all set to welcome outbound travellers from India, quarantine-free, after a two-year travel halt caused by the pandemic. Indians can now travel to the country with a short term (C-3) visa, allowing them to stay up to 90 days for marketing research, travel, visiting relatives, meetings and …

Health and wellness are on top of mind for people than ever before, and they are not just going on wellness holidays for this, but also leading an active and healthy lifestyle to keep themselves fit. Nagsri Prasad Sashidhar, Chief Happiness Officer, NAGSRI (Mumbai) People are now taking health, fitness …

Centara Hotels & Resorts have joined hands with Baansuay Group for first property in Surat Thani under the Centra by Centara brand, which will welcome guests from July 2023. Nisha Verma Centara Hotels & Resorts and Baansuay Group (Suratthani) have signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara …

PATA India chapter’s ‘Webinar: Asia Pacific Destination Forecast’ unveils the impact of Covid on the industry and what the future holds in terms of recovery for the Asia-Pacific, with a focus on India, which is projecting positive growth in the coming years. Nisha Verma Liz Ortiguera, CEO, PATA and Prof. …

With an endeavour to provide immersive and enriching experiences, Welcomhotels by ITC Hotels are offering sustainable weddings that are not only eco-friendly, but also lights on the conscience. The trend of sustainable wedding is catching up with the millennials, says Amaan Kidwai, Area Manager, Welcomhotels – North. Janice Alyosius The …

With importance of wellness being felt more after Covid-19, hotels are creating wellness packages, says Gagan Katyal, Head of Sales and Marketing, Ananta Hotels and Resorts. Janice Alyosius India’s tourism industry stands to benefit greatly from the growth of wellness tourism. Gagan Katyal, Head of Sales and Marketing, Ananta Hotels …

At a time when the hospitality industry is on a recovery path, MP Bezbaruah, Secretary General, HAI, says that the industry and the government should come together to discuss, debate and devise safe ways for the future and facilitate the hospitality industry to grow to its full potential and contribute …

Two years after the pandemic brought tourism to a halt in the country, the industry looks well set for recovery. State tourism boards are planning a slew of measures, including media campaigns and other promotional strategies, to revive the confidence of travel fraternity and prepare them to take out maximum …

Among the recommendations submitted to the Union government, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Western India has requested for better credit facilities for the hospitality sector. The association has also sought investment subsidies and tax holidays for investments in tourism projects, and continuation of the EPCG Scheme. TT Bureau Senior delegates …