In-the-Issue

This pandemic has threatened our very existence and our best survival strategy is togetherness. If we are able to  come together as one, we will have the strength of many. Rajeev Jain, Director, Rashi Entertainment, shares his view  on things that can help us get by during such tumultuous times. …

Zelam Chaubal, Director, Kesari Tours, believes that we must be prepared for a M!CE industry with new protocols in  place when it recovers – perhaps one where travellers will require a doctor’s fit-to-fly certificate or changed visa norms. She adds that domestic M!CE will pick up before international. M!CE groups …

The COVID-19 crisis may have expedited the adoption of sustainable practices in the travel and tourism world. While it may have been all the rage a while ago, sustainability is expected to take up a more permanent spot in the business of tourism. The industry is unanimous in its opinion …

Early preparation to work through the pandemic has made Travel Designer Group look at a positive future for the company. Jaal Shah, Group MD, Travel Designer Group, shares his story. Nisha Verma As an organisation, Travel Designer Group went through one of the most challenging times throughout its existence since …

Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRN Connect, says that digital campaigns with agents are a good way to keep them updated on technology and other developments, especially in these times. He adds that it is time for agents to come out of their comfort zones and begin thinking about being a …

While the COVID-19 crisis is synonymous with gloom for businesses across the world including travel and tourism, there are some stories in the industry of adapting to the situation and making hay while the sun still shines. Here are three inspiring stories of surviving a pandemic… Nisha Verma The second …

Three experts from three key source markets – United States of America, United Kingdom and Italy – discuss where the inbound opportunities for Indian travel agents lie and how they can tap them. Each expert believes in the strength of India as a tourist destination and urges the industry and …

Credited for its exceptional attempt in flattening the curve without a single lockdown, South Korea has created products that are ideal for safe travel during the pandemic. Hazel Jain As a forerunner in containing the virus, South Korea has been recognised by The World Bank in effectively handling the COVID-19 …

Akbar Travels has added more than 500 new products to its portal, especially on the holiday front. It has also strengthened its corporate booking tool so clients can be serviced better. Hazel Jain This year is going to be all about weekend getaways, feels Benazir Nazar, CEO, Akbar Holidays. “People …