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With the government slowly easing restrictions on the lockdown and opening up the country in a calibrated manner, some travel business have also commenced operations. As we enter the ‘new normal’ with an increased focus on hygiene and sanitation, here is what industry stakeholders have to say about it… Deepak …

Many travel leaders are urging countries to have standardised protocols in place that will support smooth movement of people – whether it is hotels, immigration or airlines. Hazel Jain Keith Tan, CEO, Singapore Tourism Board We don’t want to put up patchworks of different standards and requirements. One country has …

A global health crisis is not the answer to improve sustainable tourism, but it has given us a cause to reflect on the impact of human activity on the planet – including how we travel. Just as COVID-19 has forced our lives to a standstill, it is time for us …

Senior travel professional, Tejbir Singh Anand dons many a hat in the tourism industry, as VP, ATOAI; Founder & MD, Holiday Moods Adventures; Founding Member, FAITH and as an adventure travel strategic advisor. In this article authored by him, he talks about responsible and sustainable tourism in the ‘new’ world …

HVS ANAROCK’s ‘General Manager’s Sentiment Survey’, conducted across branded hotels pan India, reveals that upscale business properties are expected to open sooner than others, including leisure hotels. Business hotels are likely to see quicker recovery. Economy and midscale hotels, on the other hand, are also confident of achieving 50 per …

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world. Every business is affected, but the most affected ones are those that deal with people face-to-face. ‘Ours is one of them,’ says Rajeev Jain, Director, Rashi Entertainment. COVID-19 has shaken every business, but the most affected are those that deal with people face-to-face. …

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the course of tourism and we feel its pulse! While the world talks about the impact of the virus on industries, we delve deeper into the business of tourism in India and understand how it has impacted the very building blocks of the sector – …

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have jointly released a survey report that measures customer perceptions and preferences for holiday travel post the COVID-19 pandemic. They surveyed over 2,500 consumers across India’s metros and Tier-I & II cities Travel is set to rebound – Indians will continue to travel The …

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 …

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 …