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At PATA India Chapter’s webinar ‘Tourism, the economic PowerHouse in an evolving landscape’, Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA, assessed the potential risk that opening of air travel bubbles could pose to the citizens of the destination, while also sharing a useful tip for agents. Nisha Verma Mario Hardy is of the …

Such a life-changing event as the COVID-19 pandemic brings with it new behaviours and threatens to alter world views. Travel is no exception as health, customer confidence, and disaster management in times of crises will take precedence and emerge as the new currency in travel. Hazel Jain Trust and confidence …

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, Korea has been recognised by The World Bank in effectively handling the COVID-19 pandemic.The …

Analysis of the CAPA Fleet Database shows that the COVID-19 crisis has had a proportionately bigger impact on number of leased aircraft in service than on the total fleet in service. There were approximately 31,000 commercial aircraft in service around the world on January 31, 2020. Just over 16,800 of …

Indian Association of Travel and Tourism Experts (IATTE) is the first-ever travel platform to be launched online, on July 24, born out of the need for uniting tourism’s varied verticals. IATTE is the brainchild of Naveen Manchanda, Founder, Tour Passion, who is the President of the association and has an …

The amusement industry is not amused by shutdown, as its stakeholders led by IAAPI seek advice on how they can involve the different ministries and government authorities to gradually re-open their doors. Hazel Jain The 17th webinar conducted by the Indian Association of Amusement Parks & Industries (IAAPI) titled ‘Rebuilding …

We bring to you the third and final leg of the three-part series on Nevada’s Cowboy Corridor – a road trip teeming with museums, art galleries, guest ranches and a lot more to do with the great ‘Wild West’ heritage and culture. While we have already covered the first two …

As lockdowns across the world lift and borders slowly reopen, VFS Global’s Visa Application Centres are resuming operations across the globe once approved by the Central government, Embassies/Consulates as well as the local authorities. It has taken a slew of measures to ensure adherence to WHO and local government guidelines. …

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has proposed an improved MDA scheme for domestic operators to Ministry of Tourism, and awaits an order that would benefit the sector. In other news, ADTOI continues to host webinars for its members on MOT-approved schemes and has tentatively postponed its election …

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), along with cause partner AIRDA, has further revised upwards its value at risk to Indian tourism, pegging it at `15 lakh crore from the earlier `10 lakh crore. ‘Tourism now needs a fiscal and monetary structured package coordinated among all arms …