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Andaman & Nicobar Islands’ tourism and hospitality industry appeals to the Ministry of Home Affairs for increased flight frequency at Port Blair in order to ensure enough tourist footfalls. India’s apex hospitality association, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), has submitted a representation to the Additional Secretary …

Sadhguru, who was recently visiting Nepal and Mt. Kailash, emphasised on earmarking Nepal’s tourism industry as a priority sector by the government. Jagadish Vasudev, venerated as Sadhguru in Nepal for darshan of the holy Mt. Kailash.  He had the darshan from Limi Valley of Humla District from Karnali Province in …

The Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, recently organised an educational webinar focusing on MICE titled ‘Rediscover MICE in Abu Dhabi’ which presented the emirate’s various MICE offerings. Abu Dhabi is not a one-day destination.  There are offerings, for upto 11 days, based on client requirements. Nisha Verma …

JyotiradityaScindia, Union Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), has unveiled a 100-day plan to boost the aviation sector in the country, which has suffered a major setback. Its plan is to develop four airports: in Kushinagar – which will be the focal point for Buddhist tourism, Dehradun, Agartala and of …

Dr.DhananjayRegmi, Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), shares how they are using the pandemic as an opportunity to change the image of Nepal, while ensuring that the country’s tourism manpower stays afloat by providing them with alternate employment till the sector revives. NishaVerma When the entire world was closed …

Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), explains how including tourism under Concurrent List can help the industry. His team has been fighting for the revival of the sector even as 25% of hotels and restaurants have shut down Hazel Jain & LiplaNegi …

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has introduced Lady Entrepreneur Officer (LEO), a pioneering initiative with the vision to empower women and bring them forward in the field of tourism. Each LEO member takes initiatives according to her vision, interest and expertise for women empowerment. Ekta Watts, Chairperson …

Understanding the importance of airlines and their contribution to the development of tourism is vital. Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE Consulting & Advisory, provides insights into how destinations and airports need to be aligned to the new realities post covid-19. The aviation industry is undergoing fundamental change, and, we are …

TAFI president reiterates his vision for a strong TAFI where all Chapters are empowered to take decisions for the betterment of the industry. He also encouraged members to communicate frankly with the elected officials at the Chapter and the national levels. Hazel Jain The newly-elected Travel Agents Federation of India …

WTM London has released a sneak preview of the main live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London, 1 – 3 November 2021. An afternoon dedicated to winning customers and making money in travel in 2022, is on the schedule. Findings from the official …