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Subhash Goyal, Secretary General, FAITH, has shared that the apex travel and hospitality association of the country will create a taskforce that will work towards making an on-ground green corridor for safe movement of tourists. Member associations have been asked to nominate a person each for the same. Nisha Verma …

Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, ‘Change is the only constant.’ The adage resonates till date, having stood the  test of time. Such is also the belief of Ahana Gurung, Co-owner, PaliGhar Kalimpong, who adds, ‘It is indeed time to  bring out the big guns and reinvent.’ What a change 2020 …

They provide an intrinsic flavour to a destination’s local experience. But, the pandemic has rendered these daily wage earners without any means of support. Three experts share their views on the subject, while speaking about how they are playing a part in helping these artists survive during the ongoing pandemic. …

With flexible cancellation and amendment policies in bookings being projected as the top criteria for travellers to take the plunge and book their travels, airlines and hotel brands are making sure to play to the tune. Brands share their revised policies with us as they prepare to welcome guests. Nisha …

Starting November 2020, travel agents in notified markets can use IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) when making bookings on the IndiGo website and Travelport GDS. Manas Dwivedi With the objective of increasing distribution and making the sales process seamless, IndiGo has begun accepting IATA -Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) …

Boeing and University of Arizona, in their study and tests, have found that all disinfection methods being adopted by airlines are indeed effective in killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Nisha Verma Boeing and University of Arizona have joined hands to study the effectiveness of cleaning solutions on aircraft …

Once travel restrictions are eased, travellers will look for destinations that are not too crowded, and the island of Ireland fits the bill perfectly! With social distancing as the new normal, self-drive tours will get popular as they are one of the best ways to experience scenic Ireland. Hazel Jain …

‘My first international travel after months of being locked down was like a breath of fresh air, and it was as safely conducted by all stakeholders involved as was humanly possible,’ says Mehernosh Colombowalla, Director of Mumbai-based Beyond Borders Travel Management Company. The world is slowly opening up in stages, …

Tourism New Zealand’s campaign ‘Messages from New Zealand’ shares a message to start a dialogue and create a connection with its international whānau (family), says Steven Dixon, Regional Trade Marketing Manager, Asia, Tourism New Zealand. Hazel Jain How do you plan to engage the trade in India? With widespread travel …

Varun Kumar, Team Leader – Consulting & Research at CAPA India, shares his views on whether the architecture of the airline model in India is poised for a change in light of the recent initiation of regional airlines into the market, and what would help bring about this segue. Hazel …