In-the-Issue

Neerja Bhatia, Vice President, Indian Sub-Continent, Etihad Airways, discusses traffic between India and Abu Dhabi, as the next few months will see UAE host many global events. She also highlights the airline’s NDC adoption & emphasis on loyalty programme. Hazel Jain What Etihad routes, that see a lot of traffic …

Before the 2nd COVID wave, there were bookings for both the tour operators as well as hotels in Telangana, but things changed after that. However, the business is returning, and industry stakeholders finally see light at the end of the tunnel, as queries come not only for leisure, but for …

Not only has the member count of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) shown an increase since July 2021 – with new as well as old members joining the association – the nine sub-committees that were formed, are beginning to reap results. The idea behind this move was to de-centralise …

Focused on the resurrection of the tourism industry, IATO aims to encourage the stakeholders on acquiring skill set on responsible tourism. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, shares how they are helping members to hone their skills and prepare for the future. Janice Alyosius Skill development is the most important tool in …

The Palladium Hotel Group is already seeing arrivals from Indiaat its hotels in Ibiza and even at its properties in Mexico since August this year. The hotel group also announces the opening of TRS Ibiza – a luxury hotel with an all-inclusive service only for adults – as well as …

After a gap of 20 months, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) hosted a physical Members Meet. Everyone appeared positive and expecting increase in international travel and improvement in business in the coming months after the news of borders reopening. Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI Indian market is one of …

While vaccination drives, opening of borders and resumption of flights are making headlines, Dr. Amit Sharma, Vice President – Contracting and Product Development, Abercrombie & Kent and Expert (Roster), UNWTO, shares how revival and recovery may unfold in future for the global tourism, hospitality and aviation market. Domestic travel is …

West Midlands India Partnership (WMIP) has launched a new strategy aimed at strengthening links between the West Midlands and India. WMIP is the region’s official engagement body. NishaVerma Called Stronger Together, the strategy has been developed in collaboration by the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), PwC and the UK India …

  Talace, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, has won the bid for Air India and has bought the national carrier at the value of Rs. 18,000 crore. It is now a wait-and-watch situation for the industry. Nisha Verma With this winning bid, Tata will own 100% stake in Air India, …

The inbound tour operators are rejoicing after the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the re-opening of e-Tourist visa for foreigners and are ready to welcome them with all protocols in place. We speak to six experts who share their views on the industry needs to get ready for this influx …