In-the-Issue

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Civil Aviation, has said that the ban on international flights to and from the United Kingdom has been extended till January 7, 2021. He also talks about the Air India disinvestment process, which has crossed the first stage. Nisha Verma With a new variant of …

The sudden travel ban and mandatory institutional quarantine for Maharashtra passengers has agents fuming. Pradip Lulla, CMD, Cupid Travels All my clients travelling to Dubai have cancelled their bookings because of this sudden travel ban and institutional quarantine that has been imposed only for Maharashtra passengers. Not just Dubai, even …

The state governments must ensure they implement homogeneous COVID protocols for visitors across all the states of the region since most visitors to the Northeast visit at least two states, says Nirmalya Choudhury, Chapter Chairman – North East States, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Hazel Jain North-Eastern people are …

The annual North East Festival will now take place on December 19-20, 2020 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati and will also be relayed live on social media channels. Promotions are already underway. Hazel Jain The North East Festival (NEF) that is an annual event being conducted in New Delhi every …

Hardy, CEO, PATA, shares his learnings from the ‘year of the pandemic’ and how it can be a guide for the future. He believes that while recovery will be slow and gradual from the impact on numbers and revenue due to the pandemic, reaching pre-COVID level of growth does not …

A few top agents had the privilege to be invited by Vistara Airlines on Premium Economy to Udaipur, and hosted by the Leela Palace Udaipur. Tina Kanuga, Director, Bathija Travels, shares her experience as she raves about the comfortable Vistara flight, the luxurious Leela hotel and the warm hospitality of …

Characterised by miles of deep sand dunes, Technicolor rocks and canyons, rare and endemic wildlife, one-of-a-kind evaporative salt elements, and jaw-dropping peaks that rise 11,000 feet above neighbouring valleys, Death Valley National Park in Nevada, USA, is a remarkable landscape alive with unmatched beauty. In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought …

  ‘Our aim is to create a special platform for offline travel agents to sell our inventory at the best available rates that aren’t available anywhere and help them have realistic margins,’ says Chandan Pandey, Co-Founder & COO, WB Hotels & Resorts. The brand does not charge any upfront payment …

Step into a world of sun-splashed beaches, lush landscapes and modern living spaces at X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere Residence by Thailand-based hotel group Cross Hotels & Resorts. Nestled in a serene corner of  Pattaya’s Jomtien beach, the hotel is the perfect chic and chilled-out holiday destination. This modern design hotel …