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The GoI introduced the LGSCATSS scheme, to provide financial aid to travel experts to help them recoup after COVID-19. G Kishan Reddy, Minister for Tourism, Culture, and DoNER, gave sanction letters to stakeholders granted loans under the scheme. Janice Alyosius To fulfil the commitment of the Government of India towards …

Kohima’s three-day ITM highlighted the region’s tourism potential in the domestic and international markets. Majority of this region is unknown to tourists with huge scope in border and wildlife tourism. Nisha Verma Ajay Bhatt, MoS, Tourism & Defence, inaugurated the three-day long ninth edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), …

IATO state chapter heads on their part have been dealing with many issues in their respective states and have successfully been able to communicate to the state governments their plight and have even been successful in getting some benefits for the industry, which is heading towards recovery. Pandian K, Chairman …

IATO’s regional chapter heads share why it’s important to bring forth issues to the attention of state governments and central government, so that they can look at gradual recovery while making sure that everybody moves forward together towards a new era of travel. Sunil C. Gupta, Chairman, IATO Northern Region …

GRNconnect, apart from excelling in providing tech and hotel booking services to travel trade has now opened its DMC business in USA and will soon be expanding it in Egypt and India. Nisha Verma Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRNconnect, has revealed that with innovation and adaptability being the key qualities …

Travel fraternity is positive for the next year, 2022, especially when you compare the given upcoming period, with the year before. NTO Elisa Robles Fraga, Director, Tourism Office of Spain, Mumbai, India In the post-pandemic era, we feel the Indian traveller will seek mono-destination journeys or focus on one or …

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is geared up for its annual convention, which is packed with ideas and activities to not only motivate the members, but also guide them for future recovery. Nisha Verma The state governments and stalwarts of the travel industry will participate in the 36th …

Increasing demand among travellers, waiting for months to take forward their global travel plans has made the job of cruise companies a little easier. Braydon Holland, Senior Director of Sales, Asia, NCL, discusses the company’s strategy for India and the Asian markets. Hazel Jain A lot of effort will need …

Thre TAT, New Delhi celebrated the Thai festival of lights with energetic Thai cultural performances, floating kathongs in the water, and relishing authentic Thai food, to honour the goddess of water. Janice Alyosius The TAT, New Delhi and Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport celebrated the Thai festival of lights know …

Uttar Pradesh government is making rigorous efforts in improving the state infrastructure and connectivity to promote tourism. The government has made a master plan to develop new hotels, roads, airports and rail connectivity to facilitate tourism. Janice Alyosius India is popular for its cultural and traditional tourism and Uttar Pradesh …