In-the-Issue

Anmol Zutshi, General Manager of Ashok Events, a division of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), shares his experience of organising Bharat Parv virtually, held from January 26-31, 2021, and why he thinks hybrid events will be the way forward for the M!CE industry in India and across the world. Nisha …

Saudi is a country of extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Still largely unexplored by international visitors, the country offers a dizzying array of experiences for the curious traveller. This list of Saudi’s five must-visit destinations offers visitors a journey they’ve never imagined. Explore the sights, scents and sounds …

Pride Group of Hotels has signed up Pride Biznotel City Center in Rajkot, Gujarat, its seventh property in the state. The group is already operating hotels in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, Anand and Surendranagar, and has recently signed a hotel in Bharuch as well. “Gujarat state hosts ample potential across industries …

With COVID restrictions slowly easing and domestic travel picking pace, hotels in metros and popular tourist spots are abuzz with queries. General Managers of prominent ibis properties in Bengaluru, Goa, New Delhi and Mumbai share trends in their cities. Irfan Khatry, GM, ibis Bengaluru City Center & ibis Bengaluru Hosur …

Ruchi Uberai, Director, Amritara Hotels & Resorts, discusses the hotel company’s plans for this year including adding new properties at new leisure destinations, and increasing its number of keys. And while the pandemic posed a challenge for many, for Uberai, it was a blessing in disguise. Nisha Verma Amritara Hotels …

Deprived of infrastructure development and an image as a tourist destination for decades, the present generation can boast of being fortunate to witness the reincarnation of this holy city – Ayodhya. Sunil Satyawakta, former Chapter Chairman (UP & Uttarakhand), TAAI and Director of Lucknow-based Civica Travels, shares his thoughts on …

This is a question on everybody’s mind today, one year after COVID hit like a bolt from the blue, says Rajnish Kaistha, Director, Paradise Holidays India. And though everyone is still at a loss as to when normalcy will return, the pandemic’s brutal effects have been a great leveller. COVID-19 …

The Wanderers was agile enough to quickly move from real to virtual during the pandemic, conducting virtual employee engagement activities and reducing workplace loneliness for corporates and their employees. Hazel Jain When employee engagement started to take a whole new meaning altogether during the pandemic, The Wanderers, a big player …

Thomas Cook India is cautiously optimistic about this segment’s recovery. And though travel to foreign countries has begun to resume, one mustn’t forget the diversity that India offers Hazel Jain ‘I have always been very hopeful of the M!CE segment in India,” says Madhavan Menon, Chairman and MD, Thomas Cook …

The signs of revival are visible now and the industry seems to be ready to overcome the hurdles with full force to host events and level-up the game when it comes to M!CE. And as the year gradually progresses, M!CE travel is set to grow, predicted to completely bounce back …