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M!CE business hasn’t been able to catch a break since COVID-19 broke all over world and the industry is worried if immediate corrective action it is not taken, it may not recover at all this year. Hazel Jain In a bid to adjust to the new normal, the UK has …

Anuraag Bhatnagar, COO, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, shares how they utilised the COVID-19-induced lockdowns to open new properties and plan for future growth, while claiming that they plan to stay in the luxury space Nisha Verma The pandemic has not left anyone in the industry untouched, says Anuraag …

OTOAI recently organised an EOGM in New Delhi, where the participants shared the issues facing the association, its target areas and recent actions. Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI, also shared the association’s vision for 2022 in the meeting. Janice Alyosius Speaking at the OTOAI’s Extra Ordinary General Meeting, Riaz Munshi, President, …

Swosti Group is all set to expand its new venture Swosti Premium Beach Resorts, the first five-star premium luxury beach resort at Sipasurubuli, Puri. This will also provide direct employment to 375 people and indirectly employ around 700 people. The events industry in India is all set to get a …

Despite the fact that the path to recovery is not always accurately predictable, we know that travel and tourism industry will revive and continue to grow in 2022. Industry experts have indicated the key trends we expect to see in 2022, especially the growth in the domestic travel. Janice Alyosius …

In the last two years, the business landscape has shifted. The hospitality industry has taken advantage of this shift to manage its sales and revenues better. With new developments, fresh offerings and an optimistic attitude, the sector is gearing up for the coming year. Janice Alyosius The passing year was …

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South-West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, shares his experience of 2021 and also what entails for the hospitality in 2022, including new brands suited for the Indian market. He expressed hope that the growth momentum will continue across key markets in India. Nisha Verma Wrapping up …

Connectivity plays an important role in boosting tourism. As transportation services in India, whether it is rails or roads, are improving, the only thing needed for all stakeholders is to join hands to benefit each other and work towards offering best facilities for tourists. Nisha Verma One of the sessions, …

VisitBritain aims to use the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as a hook to talk about the West Midlands and to encourage the visitors to choose this region to explore when they visit the United Kingdom. A networking dinner aimed to take trade partners through the region and tell them …

Ramesh Marwah, Group CEO & Director, Dex Group, shares how in the constantly changing situation it is needed that we remain optimistic and patient because business will only grow when things settle down. Nisha Verma When it comes to recovery, Ramesh Marwah, Group CEO & Director, Dex Group, claims that …