In-the-Issue

National Tourism Awardee, Best Tourist Guide (Odisha), Tapan Kumar Mishra speaks about the gap that lies between India’s wildlife offerings and how it is currently being promoted – within India and the rest of the world. He adds that a social welfare scheme must also be developed to retain well-qualified …

With presence in India and neighbouring Thailand, ShriGo Hotels & Resorts is an emerging chain of hotels that already has over 18 hotels in 12 cities, and looks to add more in the future. Sudhir Awasthi, CEO, ShriGo Hotels & Resorts, informs that their properties fall under the upper-midscale, midscale …

The first of the X2 resorts designed as an oasis of serenity, intimacy and bespoke experiences, X2 Kui Buri Resort by Thailand-based hospitality group Cross Hotels & Resorts houses 23 villas, each with their own terrace and garden, and most offering the facility of a private pool. Located on the …

Davinder Juj, General Manager at Eros Hotel New Delhi Nehru Place, shares how they sailed through the pandemic and the steps they are taking to revive business, including liaising with travel agents, especially in a scenario when fear rules the minds of travellers. Nisha Verma How has Eros Hotel New …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has given the Department  of Tourism (DOT) Philippines a ‘Safe Travels’ stamp in recognition of its adoption of global health and hygiene standardised protocols. The ‘Safe Travels’ stamp from WTTC will ensure safe travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philippines is the 100th destination …

Simon Waldron, a Travel Consultant at Travelserv based in the UK, says that his fact-finding tour earlier this year showed that the travel market was in chaos and the best thing to do at the time was to temporarily close down. He adds that while the interest for travel to …

StreetGooser has revolutionised the cloud-based hotel management software domain by curating dynamic yet  easy-to use technology solutions that have helped accommodation providers expand their visibility, marketing reach and business, all while reducing costs. Hazel Jain A lot of hoteliers around the globe are joining the ‘cloud’ which has been one …

Kapil Kaul, CEO, CAPA India, presents a strategic way forward for the revival of India inbound, outbound and domestic tourism. To drive his point home, he recommends structural changes to the tourism apparatus, including establishment of a tourism council on the lines of GST Council. Nisha Verma Kapil Kaul suggests …

‘Let us not overrate this crisis and threat, and let us not underrate our strength to fight and win,’ are the words of renowned author and orator Shiv Khera, who virtually addressed members of the trade on October 7 through a webinar titled ‘Turn Setbacks into Comebacks’, organised by IATO …