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While the COVID-19 crisis carried things to a halt for a while, the hospitality industry has been assessing the situation and reinventing itself to effectively revive the sector. ‘We have now started witnessing a steady revival of travel and tourism and the new normal is beginning to set in,’ says …

Hotel Association of India (HAI) has come out with a position paper titled ‘Indian Hospitality – An embodiment of Atmanirbhar Bharat’, which details the initiatives and contributions of the sector in making it self-reliant. The paper also defines the role that hospitality plays in aiding livelihoods and serves as a …

Antara Luxury River Cruises, a first-of-its-kind luxury river cruise brand in India, has been launched by HemantMediratta, who has joined the brand as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer under the expert guidance of Raj Singh, Founder and Chairman – Group, Antara Luxury River Cruises & Heritage River Journeys. Nisha Verma …

Dubai Tourism recently organised its first virtual Fam that saw the destination as well as Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) showcasing major attractions of the emirate, while also highlighting the safety and security protocols being followed post opening of the destination in early July. Nisha Verma Talking about …

‘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 …