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The travel setback caused by COVID-19 outbreak has now spread beyond China, with other parts of Asia Pacific experiencing a 10.5 per cent drop in outbound travel bookings for March and April, reveals ForwardKeys. The Chinese outbound market has been severely affected by COVID-19 and resultantly, the global tourism industry …

Professor Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, CEO, COTRI, explains how recovery from COVID-19 is possible April onwards. Professor Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt provides a different perspective on the recovery and growth of outbound tourism from China post the COVID-19 outbreak in December last year. He says that past numbers are proof …

The western India chapter of TAFI wants to create a complete training session for its members where maximum stakeholders are present – the destination, visas, airlines, DMCs and hotels. Hazel Jain Jitul Mehta, Chairman, Western India, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), has said that the aim of the new …

Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board is focused on the India market with more marketing campaigns and newer products, including the Grand Egyptian Museum to be opened later this year. Hazel Jain After experiencing a lull in Indian arrivals in 2019, the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board is now tightening its belt and …

As Delhi’s international airport strives to cater to the growing traffic, a second airport in the region, in Jewar, will be a relief. It will accommodate both passenger and cargo operations. Anil Mathur The upcoming Jewar International Airport in Greater Noida (a city in Uttar Pradesh that shares its border …

In an exclusive interaction with TRAVTALK, Sanjeet Joher, Head – South Asia, VFS Global, shared details on initiatives taken by them to stay fully-prepared ahead of the peak travel season. While its visa application centres will serve agents through counters meant exclusively for them, timings have also been extended for …

With eight offices in Bengaluru alone and consistently promoting its domestic itineraries, Kesari Tours is looking to strengthen its presence in the South India market with an office in Chennai. Hazel Jain One of the oldest tour operators in the western India market, Kesari Tours is now growing in the …

Madhya Pradesh is all set to host ‘Namaste Orchha’, a three-day festival celebrating the cultural landscape of the state. Several activities have been planned for guests during the event, along with business sessions for the different stakeholders. This year, the state’s tourism department is also going all out with attractive …

Women have always led by example. Whether it is braving the society’s clichés or balancing the several roles they play, they have always ensured that their actions speak louder than words. While they do not doubt the calibre of men in the travel industry today, they do not hold back …

Chee Pey Chang, Assistant Chief Executive (International Group), Singapore Tourism, sheds light on the tourism board’s plan to step up diversification efforts in markets like India where there is definitely a lot more potential for growth. He also informs that Singapore is open to business and measures are in place …