In-the-Issue

Virtual events have been a lifesaver for the travel industry during the pandemic. A targeted audience, low cost, and maximum results are making agents and NTOs stick to webinars and online travel shows. Online events help in reaching out to a wider audience, giving a chance to interact with suppliers …

The key to developing tourism holistically is to have an integrated strategy between regional airports, regional and national tourism boards of India, and airline/tour operators. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, shares his perspective. Hazel Jain How can the country develop its domestic tourism? Key, is an integrated …

With the tourism sector excitedly anticipating a revival in the coming days, EKTTA (Enterprising Knot of Travel & Tourism Associates) is in ‘Walk-the-Talk’ mode. KTTA resolved to revitalise focused action on the subjects it has been talking about since its inception, namely, empowering and enabling the industry with effective workshops …

Border tourism in the state to be promoted by boosting confidence of locals. The Union Territory  Administration will  soon  launch its tourism policy, in which border tourism will be included. The centre recently announced to construct four new airports and 37 helipads to increase air connectivity to the region. Janice …

Haryana involves private stakeholders in planning and discussion of the upcoming Hisar Airport. The state plans on developing the airport as an Integrated Aviation Hub. With the airport coming up in the vicinity, Hisar and surrounding regions will develop. Janice Alyosius Members from Civil Aviation department, Government of Haryana held …

Inspite of few flagging bookings, the unanimous opinion is that 2022 will be a jackpot for the wedding industry, not just for domestic destinations but with families venturing into international locations as well. Hazel Jain The great Indian wedding – a once-in-a-lifetime event for many – has seen a tumultuous …

Because of its efficient policy implementation process, in past two to three years, Gujarat inspite of COVID-19, has received 40 to 50 per cent of the FDI that came to India. Janice Alyosius The Indian Association of Tour Operators’ (IATO) hosted a luncheon meeting recently with Hareet Shukla, Secretary, Gujarat …

H.E. Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, deliberates on how they are preparing to welcome Indian tourists, as Abu Dhabi opens its doors to global travellers. Nisha Verma The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi …

The IMWF 2021 to be held for the fifth time in Antalya, Turkey, between November 18 and 22, 2021, with representatives from airlines, hotels, and suppliers, in international meetings, incentive trips, conferences, congresses, events, and destination weddings. At the IMWF in Antalya, the Sector’s Stars will gather. IMWF, the only …

It all boils down what India’s priority is? Is it to build a stronger domestic push, or, new international inbound development? The key to have holistic tourism development is to have an integrated strategy. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory. Hazel Jain There is a direct co-relation between …