There is an expectation that the current global lockdown is temporary and that we will emerge on the other side stronger, better and, well, normal. Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, Principal at 777 Partners, brings to light the seven stages that the industry will go through before things become routine once again. That …
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The third session of TravTalk Digital Conclave presented an opportunity for India to shine as a M!CE and wedding destination. The next step is for the stakeholders and the government agencies to ensure that the infrastructure is at the ready. The conclave received a total of 7,244 registrations and more …
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‘Hotels in the age of social distancing: Where are the robots?’ was the topic of discussion for the second session of TravTalk Digital Conclave, which saw industry experts discuss the changes in the post-COVID era in hospitality and the best way forward for them. Nisha Verma The digital era is …
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At the first session of 3rd TravTalk Digital Conclave, which focused on inbound tourism through the topic ‘The Reality of No Tourism’, panellists discussed the present scenario where the inbound sector is witnessing zero billings and income, and faces threat to its survival. Manas Dwivedi This first session had panellists …
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Prateek Hira, Founding President & CEO, Tornos and Gastroutes, and Chairman – IATO Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand chapters, feels that COVID-19 has come as a further dampener to the already dampened inbound tourism sector of India, adding to its woes and putting the sector in a comatose-like situation. Manas Dwivedi …
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Harmandeep Singh Anand, Managing Director, Global Panorama Showcase (GPS), has announced that the event will be held virtually for the trade and that they will hold it between July & September this year. Nisha Verma Sharing details about GPS 2020, Harmandeep Singh Anand said, “We have been preparing for it …
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TRAVTALK spoke to former secretaries of tourism on the sector not finding a mention in the stimulus package by the government, and the subsequent displeasure. This is what they had to say… Could a change in strategy be the answer to the industry’s woes? While all the former secretaries that …
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DDP Group has taken another big step towards empowering the tourism industry of India, and has launched CovidSMART — a training and certification programme which will ensure that the tourism industry is ready to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and effectively deal with its impact on the sector. CovidSMART is DDP …
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Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/C) for Civil Aviation, has said that his ministry is constantly in touch with travel agents and other stakeholders in dealing with the crisis they presently face. While the government has resumed evacuation flights for Indians stranded abroad, no news has been shared yet …
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The DDP Group, to support travel and hospitality companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis, has created a media fund of Rs. 1 crore under its ‘Standing with the Trade’ initiative. The move will help support businesses by providing targeted advertising campaigns, free of cost. In light of the current COVID-19 …
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