In-the-Issue

The pandemic was not all destruction, after all. Sylvain Laroche, Director of Operations, ibis & ibis Styles, India, says, ‘Indians know how to see the silver lining! Turning the adversity of small gatherings into opportunity led to the growth of the trend of intimate destination weddings.’ The global pandemic has …

Just back from her travels to South India, Anshu Tejuja, Managing Director, Ashoka Dream Holidays, recounts her  wonderful experience and how travel designers need to understand and adapt the new era of experiential travel  that the pandemic has ushered in. Puducherry Being a travel and fitness enthusiast, it was the …

After the resounding success of its Travel Agent Fantasy League that saw more than 3,000 winners, Tripjack has now launched two new agent engagements – Hotel Booking Bonanza and Weekend Deals. Hasan Patel, Director of the B2B travel portal, shares more details on them. Hazel Jain How was the overall …

The pandemic has impacted every industry globally with some, such as aviation, facing unprecedented challenges. Etihad Airways has weathered the impact of this crisis through a combination of transformation and innovation, adapting their business to the new reality. Building on its tech-driven approach, Etihad Airways has introduced various measures to …

While there is immense potential in the region, does it have sufficient infrastructure to be able to be developed as an international or even a domestic tourism hub? Experts deliberate during the ICC North East Travel Conclave 2020. Another point they bring up is the need for an upgrade of …

  The eighth edition of the popular North East Festival was held as a hybrid event in Guwahati and streamed live via Facebook and YouTube channels. Experts also deliberated on how the region can be developed as a tourism destination, agreeing that easing of movement between the different states would …

The two-day Virtual Spanish Travel Show saw more than 1,300 happy buyers from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh interact with 20 Spanish exhibitors. Spain’s first-ever virtual roadshow managed to facilitate more than 3,200 one-to-one meetings. Feedback from buyers Nagsri Prasad Sashidhar, Chief Happiness Officer, NAGSRI (Mumbai) What was really …

Himanshu Talwar, Assistant Secretary General, FHRAI, believes that curating a wholesome travel experience by catering to specific religious needs could attract more travellers. In this light, he talks about the importance of Jain tourism and its potential. India is a land of many cultures, and many religions have found their …

Ksenya Boykova, Head of International Affairs & MICE, Moscow Project Office for Tourism and Hospitality  Development, shares that India is a priority market for Moscow and this is the reason they have started promotions here and organised the Discover Moscow Digital Roadshow. Nisha Verma The Moscow City Tourism Committee recently …

GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East & South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board, feels that fundamental shifts in consumer expectations and industry operations are afoot and they will manifest themselves in 2021. The role of tourism establishments and destinations may also need to be more persuasive than before. Hazel Jain …