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The aviation industry continues to nurture rules that take no cognisance of the fact that airlines are suffering due to the pandemic. Can we not temporarily do away with orthodox regulations until such time normality returns? Just recently, the Lufthansa Group confirmed that it had flown 18,000 empty flights just …

The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, held a physical event in Mumbai focusing on rural and community-based tourism, which has started to gain popularity in last couple of years. At a physical event held in Mumbai, the Directorate of Tourism (DoT) of Maharashtra government put a spotlight on agritourism, …

Community tourism pioneer, G Adventures, has been selected by the Bhutan Canada Foundation, which led the restoration of the trail as the first group adventure operator when the trail launches. In March 2022, following two years of extensive restoration, the Kingdom of Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans …

The domestic tourism has started to recover, but international travel should be gradually reopened to ensure a better recovery, suggest experts, adding that the success will depend on a collaborative effort from all key stakeholders, including public and private participants. Janice Alyosius One of the worst-hit sectors due to the …

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace recently played host to Shaadi by Marriott, the signature wedding event of the Mariott group, which saw in attendance K Chandrasekhar Rao, Minister of Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth Services, Tourism & Culture, and Archaeology of Telangana state, along with the who’s who of Hyderabad. …

The North East Festival 2022 in Guwahati not only highlighted region’s culture, but also managed to put spotlight on its travel trade with a B2B roadshow and panel discussions. Hazel Jain The ninth edition of the North East Festival came to a glittering end, igniting the spirits of entrepreneurs and …

India has a lot to offer as tourism destination with its rich heritage, culture and tradition. The country has also evolved into a luxury travel destination that is globally recognised. Janice Alyosius In the past decade, India has evolved as a tourism destination and the transformation continues in the form …

Despite an initial lull, hotels across India managed to sail through the pandemic owing to domestic demand. Going ahead, the industry honchos say, tour operators and hoteliers have to work hand-in-hand for mutual benefit.They were also of the view that there is a shift towards wellness from all quarters. Nisha …

Shilpa Gupta, Additional Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, shares the latest initiatives and policies for tourism promotion in the state, along with involvement of tour operators. She highlights fully vaccinated sector and better road connectiviy as the USP of the state. Nisha Verma Shilpa Gupta, speaking at the recent …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while unveiling the new Circuit House at Somnath in Gujarat, recently stressed on the importance of tourism and said it can be boosted by four factors, that is, cleanliness, convenience, time and thinking. He also advised people to learn from ‘our past, places of culture and …