In-the-Issue

Last year, trade associations took up a number of initiatives, including educating members on trends & technology and organising conventions for knowledge sharing. They now look forward to a more progressive 2020 with new members and chapters they’ve added. Subhash Goyal, Secretary General, FAITH For FAITH, 2019 has been a …

The second edition of PATA Tourism PowerHouse, presented by Inder Sharma Foundation (ISF), was concluded at The Park, New Delhi. The event, since its inaugural session last year, has been hailed as a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with the best in the business, paving a well-informed and new way of …

The ‘Philippines Destination Training’ is an in-depth workshop for leading agents of the country. At the recently-conducted session in Delhi, Philippines Tourism Marketing Office, India, laid focus on Manila and Cebu. The trainings will soon be conducted in four other Indian cities. Kanchan Nath Philippines Tourism Marketing Office, India, recently …

The newly-elected team of OTOAI will focus on three key areas as part of its immediate agenda – building relationships with governments and tourism boards, doubling membership within a year, and conducting more trainings. Manas Dwivedi In a recently concluded ceremony, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) unanimously elected …

While the tourism industry expressed hope of a promising 2019, the year couldn’t quite match expectations. Performance and revenues remained mediocre, while a few government policies acted as a silver lining. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & Managing Director, Air India We began operating nine international routes in FY 2019-20 and many …

Reaching the milestone of processing 200 million visa applications globally since its inception, VFS Global is increasing its outreach to travel partners for process-related information to ensure they are well-equipped. Manas Dwivedi Q. What are your thoughts on achieving this milestone? This milestone is the result of the continued faith …

During its latest monthly interactive luncheon meeting in New Delhi, IATO briefed members about Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) through a presentation and updated them through in-house announcements. Manas Dwivedi Interacting with members at the recently-held luncheon after the successful conclusion of the convention in Kolkata, Indian Association of Tour Operators …

Launched in January 2019, One Above has grown with offices in 95 countries and aims to take this number up to 195 by March 2020, reveals BA Rahim, Director, One Above. TT Bureau Within a year, One Above Destination Management Services has expanded to 95 destinations with its own DMCs …

Selling various premium cruise lines for over a decade, Cruise Professionals has launched a special offer for the travel trade on its 11th anniversary, valid till December 6. TT Bureau Elated on completing 11 successful years in the industry, Nishith Saxena, Founder & Director, Cruise Professionals, said that his company …

Today, there is a need to understand legal ramifications of digital communication. In the tourism industry, contracts and agreements can be entered into at any place. Terms can be negotiated upon and the same can be communicated via social media. However, if a dispute arises, all communication is admissible as …