In-the-Issue

‘My journey as a globetrotter started progressively when I was 15 years old and ended up being the anchor to my profession as a travel designer,’ says Reena Sachdev, Founder of Mumbai-based Travel Arena. And, though the five-month wait during the lockdown came at a price, when safety became a …

Thinking of a family holiday but not sure if it’s safe? Here’s a personal account from one of our fellow industry colleagues who shares his family holiday experience. Shuja Bin Mehdi, B2B Manager, India, VisitBritain, drove from Delhi to Jaipur in August, and experienced the new normal first-hand. I took …

Rachel Bremer, Global Travel Trade & Destination Development Manager, Utah Office of Tourism and Film, discusses how the state will build its brand in India through its representative in the country – IndiJo Consulting. The FIT/ luxury segment is a primary focus for them in India. Hazel Jain What are …

JB Singh, President & CEO, InterGlobe Hotels, says that the industry needs policy intervention to come out of the current situation. He adds that while there do exist opportunities for new products, there is still room for innovation in existing ones to make them more appealing to the younger travellers …

Etihad Airways is championing wellness as its  priority with the launch of ‘Etihad Wellness’ that builds on the stringent measures already put in place by the airline in light of COVID-19. Its Wellness Ambassadors, an industry-first initiative by the airline, also provide guidance and care to guests. The COVID-19 pandemic …

Tourism New Zealand has virtually launched its new campaign – Messages from New Zealand – which features New Zealanders sharing video messages of hope and care with their international ‘whānau’ (family), presenting a unique Kiwi perspective on what is important to them. Manas Dwivedi Launched in the presence of Steven …

Spanish people love travelling within Spain, claims Margreet van Egmond, Director Spain, Travel Marketing Concept (TMC). “The Spanish economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and unemployment can affect the spending capacity of people on holidays. Before COVID-19, around 980 Euros were being spent on a weekly basis by Spanish people …

Speaking at the webinar, TeunKees, Director, Benelux TMC, claimed that while the COVID-19 situation in the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) is quite similar to that of Germany, the Dutch are big on saving. “Being Dutch, we started saving ever since the crisis started and in the four months …