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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 …

SL has reopened for vaccinated Indian tourists, accepting all vaccines, including Covaxin with a mandatory insurance policy for all the tourists. Janice Alyosius Fully vaccinated Indian tourists can move freely around Sri Lanka, after an, on-arrival test, as the country reopens its borders to India. Only fully vaccinated Indians who …

While both the developed and developing economies have been hit by the pandemic, marginalised groups and the most vulnerable have been hit hardest of all. It is therefore essential that the benefits, restart of tourism will bring, are enjoyed widely and fairly. Hazel Jain While both the developed and developing …

Slow travel is not just a way to travel, it’s a mindset. It’s the belief that the quality of your experience is more important than the quantity of your experiences when you travel and it may have caught on in India, says VirenderRazdan, Co-founder & Chief Business Development Officer, My …

For KB Kachru, Vice President, HAI and Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia, it is imperative that the Government gives infrastructure status to the hospitality industry as well as offers tax benefits and policy changes, so that the industry revives from the pandemic. Nisha Verma …