In-the-Issue

Buddhist tourism a necessity

Though Buddhist tourism holds great potential in India, it has been one of the least explored. But, with the government now wanting to bring it into the limelight, tourism stakeholders help us understand what can be done. Rajiv Mehra, Vice President, IATO I strongly believe that in all likelihood, tourism …

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Bharat Parv goes virtual

Virtual Bharat Parv 2021 was inaugurated by Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, alongside Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism and Culture. The event took place from January 26 to 31, in line with ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Nisha Verma Prahlad Singh Patel, in his address, said that tourism …

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Goa aims to be tourism haven

Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, says that the new tourism policy aims to provide some relief to the travel trade of the state, add more homestays and tourist spots, and make Goa the most sought-after destination by 2024. Nisha Verma Claiming that the tourism and hospitality sectors are …

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Goa aims to be tourism haven

Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, says that the new tourism policy aims to provide some relief to the travel trade of the state, add more homestays and tourist spots, and make Goa the most sought-after destination by 2024. Nisha Verma Claiming that the tourism and hospitality sectors are …

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Trends that will change air travel

David Lavorel, CEO, SITA at Airports and Borders, plots a new course for aviation’s recovery in 2021 and predicts a smarter, safer and more sustainable travel industry that is fit for people as well as the planet with six technology trends set to transform air travel in 2021. Manas Dwivedi …

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Intriguing times for aviation

The year may see an interesting turn of events for the aviation industry as the vaccine rolls out, feels Peter Harbison, Chairman Emeritus, CAPA. But, to truly get back to being a profitable sector, air travel may still take another year. Manas Dwivedi This is a remarkable time for us …

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Vaccine success will lead the way

Which countries initiate and successfully implement their COVID-19 vaccination programme will likely determine which ones will restart tourism and air connections first. And, until a database that aggregates COVID-19 vaccination rates is made available, a platform that tracks the latest announcements is a need of the hour. Tracking COVID-19 vaccination …

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IATO ushers skill development

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), in partnership with TravTalk, organised a series of webinars for its  members and the travel trade under its skill development initiative. With several webinars successfully conducted in the last three months, the team plans to bring introduce more sessions in the future. Manas …

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The ‘Emirati Cuisine Programme’

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the ‘Emirati Cuisine  Programme’ (ECP). The initiative aims to boost the Emirate’s authentic cuisine offerings in Abu Dhabi’s hotels to raise profile of local cuisine and promote Emirati culture and traditions.   Coinciding with …

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Lake Tahoe: The all-season wonderland

It’s called the Jewel of Nevada, USA, and once you see it, you’ll know why. Lake Tahoe is the nation’s largest alpine lake, 22 by 12 miles of sparkling water surrounded by 72 miles of pristine shoreline. During the warm summer months, it’s a water-sports paradise. And when it snows, …

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