For Natventure, the pandemic turned out to be a time to reinvent themselves, while making sure that sustainable travel is at the core of their adventure offerings in the Northeast region. Nisha Verma Jitu Pegu, co-Founder, Natventure, claims that they are a dedicated and professional group of adventure seekers, and …
Read More »Right time to focus on recovery
IATO Executive Committee is all prepped for the convention and believe that the theme of the convention ‘Brand India – Road to Recovery’ is apt at this time, especially when the borders are opening and inbound operators are preparing to be back in business. Tony Marwah, EC Member, IATO The …
Read More »A roadmap for sustainable tourism
Arvind Singh, Secretary, MoT, addressed tourism sector’s move towards sustainable practices. The perception is that the destinations must adopt a holistic approach to demonstrate sustainable development management, maximise social and economic benefits, minimize environmental impact and safeguard cultural heritage. Janice Alyosius Arvind Singh, Secretary, MoT, delivering the key-note address on …
Read More »Govt extends financial support
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 …
Read More »Tapping untapped markets
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), …
Read More »Seeking resolutions for issues on hand
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 …
Read More »Regional outlook towards recovery
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 …
Read More »GRNconnect expands horizons
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 …
Read More »Sigh of relief in 2021
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 …
Read More »Blueprint to sell Brand India
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 …
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