Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 saw experts from around the world coming together at PTM Forum. The topic of deliberation was ‘The impact of health and hygiene on post COVID-19 destination competitiveness in Asia Pacific’. Here’s what they had to say… Nisha Verma Safety is priority, says Tripadvisor While the …
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The Gulf Travel Show is a virtual event scheduled to be held for two days – November 23 and 24 – to connect 40 sellers from across the global market with buyers seeking good business opportunities. Over the two days, visitors can attend specific sessions that will focus on new …
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In COVID times, a travel insurance can be the hero when it comes to a destination’s appeal. It is widely believed that it’s a good idea for countries to offer insurance to travellers visiting them, and India should also take note of similar strategies when starting promotions in the international …
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On the to-do list for companies right now should be to focus on what needs immediate attention and ensure that they survive when they come out on the other side of the tunnel, says Deep Kalra, Founder and Group Executive Chairman, MakeMyTrip. Hazel Jain Our earnings call for April-May-June 2020 …
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Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, feels that getting the government to agree on RT-PCR testing is one of their biggest achievements. She also feels that Jet Airways should not be given IATA membership right away and seeks an update on pending refunds. Nisha Verma “One thing we have recently achieved …
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The travel & tourism industry has been surviving on credit for ages. However, the pandemic shook the sector and the way of doing business so much that the cash-strapped industry is now re-looking at its credit policies. Is this a long-term solution that is here to stay, or a short-term …
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GRNConnect has won the prestigious TRAVTALK -WTM World Travel Leaders Award for having a positive impact on the tourism and hospitality industry in India. Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRNConnect, shares details about the company’s future readiness during such unprecedented times. Nisha Verma GRNConnect bagged the TRAVTALK – WTM World Travel …
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Providing detailed insights and statistics, Jason Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Agency Sales, Travelport, helps us understand what the recovery trend looks like, adding his perspective on reconnecting the world via technology. Manas Dwivedi “We will have to adopt,” asserted Jason Clarke, adding, “We all want this industry to prosper and …
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This pandemic has been a litmus test for the travel industry which has shown that innovation and enterprise can go a long way in surviving a catastrophe. From airlines and hotel chains to governments, the need to survive has given birth to remarkable ideas that many can learn from. Hazel …
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Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), says that now is the time to build trust between both the visitor and the visited, so that each is aware of what to expect from the other, all the while ensuring that protocols are strictly adhered to. …
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