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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 …

Mahesh Iyer, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Cook (India), feels that a new world order has emerged and players in the industry must have an ear to the ground in order to seize every opportunity that comes along. The industry needs to ensure it has adequate avenues for …

Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, throws light on various facets of the airline’s business and plans to tackle challenges in the industry. He even discusses issues and challenges affecting the LCC, such as a dearth of pilots and heavy taxation, the latter being a hurdle to the aviation sector’s …

The latest addition to the Dubai skyline is the Rove La Mer that recently opened its doors for guests. Paul Bridger of Rove Hotels Management says that the property’s location by the beach while still offering city views would be ideal for the Indian traveller who has increasingly begun holidaying …

Completing 19 years in the aviation industry, AirAsia is now looking to move to new horizons. From its partnership with TATA Group to expansion in its stronghold of Southeast Asia, Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia shares it all. Sharing his views on AirAsia’s journey in the aviation industry in the …

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines, in cooperation with Department of Tourism & National Commission for Culture and Arts has launched ‘Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals’. This is a six-part, multi-format online event series from December 2020 until May 2021. Manas Dwivedi The virtual festival has been …

Russian Expo Days (RED), held from December 7-11, saw many Indians in attendance, where they gained information about various destinations and projects of Russia, and interacted with tourism service providers from there. The focus was on e-visa to Russia for Indians and an up-and-coming segment – industrial tourism. Nisha Verma …

Le Birch Hotels & Resorts, a start-up hotel management company, promises to customise its offerings for each of its  travel agent partners. Its first property is a 38-key boutique hotel in Mumbai close to the airport, and while current  occupancies may not be the most encouraging, demand is certainly increasing …

Gloria Guevara, President and CEO, WTTC, feels that the most frustrating challenge the industry and travellers alike have faced is the lack of a co-ordinated cross-border approach.She advocates a single standard. Hazel Jain Why do you think we are facing a lack of co-ordination during this pandemic? This outbreak is …

Pradeep Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, claims that the definition of tourism has changed over the past years from simply being ‘entertainment’ to an economic activity and engine of growth. Nisha Verma At a recent webinar with FAITH, Pradeep Kharola said that tourism is second nature to humans. “Tourism …