In-the-Issue

Claiming the IATO convention instils a sense of positivity, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, MOT, shares what kind of campaigns and events they are planning in the New Year to make sure that Incredible India’s message reaches a global audience. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism …

Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, believes that tour operators are a vital part of their business as they chart a growth trajectory under which they are opening different properties across their brands, and ensuring ‘to serve’ the community as part of their ethos. Nisha Verma Puneet Chhatwal recently participated …

After Dholavira’s inclusion in Unesco World Heritage Sites list, Gujarat is now home to four World Heritage Sites. These include Dholavira (prominent Indus Valley Civilization site), Champaner near Pavagadh, Rani ki Vav in Patan and the city of Ahmedabad, frequently researched by students because of its Gandhian legacy, have made …

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, continues to grow steadily in India with the opening of the 80 keys Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali. This marks the second opening under the flagship brand – ‘Wyndham’ in the country. Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali, located at the crossroads of Mohali and Chandigarh, will serve both local markets. …

What will be the new vision of Tata and Air India? On the global front, will the cities of Europe and North America be reinstated? Should the international vision of Vistara be integrated? 2022 seems to be throwing a lot more questions than answers, says Gavin Eccles, Managing Partner, GE …

IFEMA Madrid will maximise health and safety at FITUR, its major international tourism fair, by following a strict health protocols for all the fair’s participants. The forecast for participation at FITUR 2022 are excellent, with a fair representation and international involvement close to pre-pandemic shows. FITUR 2022, to be held …

In its research, Booking.com reveals a sense of optimism among Indian travellers, fuelling a hunger to embrace the New Normal and get back to experiencing the world in the New Year. Going on a vacation will become a form of self-care in 2022. Booking.com has forecast Indian travellers to make …

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Tourism, shares details on the five missions that will be an integral part of National Tourism Policy to make the sector (tour operators) competitive. The aim is also to make tourism sector sustainable. Nisha Verma Rakesh Verma participated in the 36th IATO convention, where he was …

The IATO convention concluded successfully at the Leela Gandhinagar from December 16 to 19, 2021 with a whopping 740 attendees from across the country, including representatives from the government, state tourism boards, hotels, airlines and IATO members. Nisha Verma An air of positivity floated around at the Leela Gandhinagar, which …

Subhash Goyal, Founder Chairman, STIC Travel and Air Charter Group, has been conferred with the Hall of Fame Award at the 36th IATO convention. Nisha Verma Subhash Goyal holds the record for being the longest standing President of IATO. On receiving the IATO Hall of Fame Award for his contribution, …