Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, says that the government is aware of the hardships faced by the industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but will intervene when the time is right. Nisha Verma Amitabh Kant has said that the government is in cognisance of the industry’s plight and …
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Addressing important queries of parliamentarians pertaining to various issues related to the tourism sector, Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism & Culture, offered written replies in both houses of the Parliament during the Budget session. Manas Dwivedi After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget in …
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As families look to travel together, spaces that offer privacy, convenience, safety & hygiene as well as social distancing are going to be in high demand. Serving this very target audience is the X2 Chiang Mai South Gate Villa by Thailand-based hospitality group Cross Hotels & Resorts. With more international …
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Despite Goa receiving one of the highest number of visitors from across the country, the state’s travel trade is merely surviving as these are low-spending, short-stay tourists. TTAG (Travel & Tourism Association of Goa) has requested its government to share the Rs300 crore budget it has received from the Centre …
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The Uttar Pradesh and Bihar chapters of IATO organised a ‘Getting Tourism Ready’ event at Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi, on January 21, to bring all stakeholders together on a common platform and iron out all wrinkles. Hazel Jain Chaired by Prateek Hira, IATO’s Chapter Chairman for UP and Uttarakhand, and …
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Through the united efforts of the travel trade and hoteliers of Jaisalmer, SpiceJet’s Delhi-Jaisalmer flight was reinstated soon after its cancellation and a new lease of life was given to tourism in the desert city. Sharing their joy, the trade suggests that such partnerships can bear fruit in other destinations …
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An initiative spearheaded by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Go Safe certification programme is continuing to be rolled out across the emirate as DCT Abu Dhabi works towards its target of standardising health and safety measures across all retail, tourism and commercial establishments …
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Ravi Gosain, Managing Director, Erco Travel and Honorary Treasurer, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), believes that inbound tourism to India might not start fully before next year. He also foresees an extreme change in how the business of travel and tourism is conducted going forward. The COVID-19 vaccination gave …
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The ever-optimistic Jay Bhatia, Director of Tulsidas Khimji Holidays, is upbeat about the approaching summer months and he foresees an increase in domestic travel with itineraries of around 15-18 days. He says that it is expected that from mid-February, there will be 15-20 per cent growth compared to the last …
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With a popular tourist attraction just minutes away from it, Tent City 1 is basking in the glory of the buzz created by the Statue of Unity close by. Bhavik Sheth, Finance & Operations Manager, Lallooji & Sons, that manages the luxury tents, discusses their plans. Hazel Jain What is …
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