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CA Manish Gadia, Partner, GMJ & Co, summarises the benefits introduced by the finance ministry under GST that could offer this industry some relief. He also takes into account GST on cancelled tickets in cases where the agent is refunded the money or provided a credit shell, as well as …

With the current ban on international flights and limited domestic operations, charter flights have seen an instant  boost in both interest and demand. Private aviation expert Kanika Tekriwal, CEO & Founder, JetSetGo Aviation, helps  decode the changing dynamics of the industry and where it is headed Manas Dwivedi Q What …

The Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) 2020 has pushed India’s ranking even lower than what it was in 2018, under the developing country index. Tejbir Singh Anand, VP, ATOAI; Founder & MD, Holiday Moods Adventures; Founding Member, FAITH and an adventure travel strategic advisor, speaks… Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) …

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the expected growth in the tourism and travel industry, one cannot deny the indispensable role travel still plays in our lives and in the economy of many countries, says Vinay Malhotra, Regional Group COO – South Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Americas, …

Three UNWTO leaders speak about how the global organisation is preparing to help plan the sector’s recovery for its member states, culling out country-specific plans from of a generic set of guidelines. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General, UNWTO Commitment to international cooperation will be important as we move forward and rebuild confidence …

The sixth edition of CAPA Masterclass Series discussed the challenges that airlines will face to bring back their cash cow – the corporate travellers. Peter Harbison Chairman Emeritus CAPA – Centre for Aviation Just how safe is it for an employer to ask an employee to travel internationally whether by …

Even as tiger reserves and safaris stand closed from July to September every year due to rains, Madhya Pradesh is uncertain about discounting entry fee at its monuments to attract tourists. Hazel Jain The ‘Heart of India’, Madhya Pradesh, has re-opened many tourist spots such as its state-run and private …

KTC India played a crucial role in the movement of around 50,000 stranded foreign nationals across India to the respective international airports to return home. Nisha Verma KTC India was appointed by many embassies and high commissions, including the United states, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, South Korea, Italy, Saudi …

The association has already made its recommendations to Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to ensure that travel agents are protected during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. But first, it aims to clearly specify the definition of a travel agent, so that dubious businesses can be kept at …

Data is going to be the main focus for Goa Tourism Development Corporation as it not only aims to bring all its  tourism stakeholders on to a single online platform but also set up AI-run chat-bots for tourists. GTDC has also come up with Registration Facilitation Centres for those who …