In-the-Issue

Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, says that tourism is the most pampered sector by the government, as everything possible has been done for its benefit. Nisha Verma and Manas Dwivedi Amitabh Kant believes that tourism is one of the most “pampered sectors by the government” and that the government has …

Pre-conceived notions can dent tourism to certain parts of the country like the Northeast, and tourism minister Prahlad Singh Patel urges travellers to look beyond prejudices. Anupriya Bishnoi According to Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, Government of India, the Northeast has immense potential when it comes to …

At the PATA Tourism PowerHouse in New Delhi, Yogendra Tripathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Chairman, PATA India Chapter, spoke about recent government policies and new markets in focus. Manas Dwivedi Congratulating PATA India Chapter for its continued effort and initiative in organising the second PATA Tourism PowerHouse, Yogendra Tripathi …

With pollution in North India, especially in tourist hotspots of Delhi, Agra and Varanasi, touching unbearable levels, there is an urgent need to address the problem or risk facing grave consequences. This issue needs the seriousness it deserves not just for tourism, but for the well-being of India’s 1.3 billion …

Serbia is set to record 30,000 overnight stays from India in 2019, which will be a 20% increase over last year’s number, reveals Marija Labovic, Director, National Tourism Organisation of Serbia. The board hopes to engage more M!CE from India. Nisha Verma The National Tourism Organisation of Serbia recently organised …

In 2020, FITUR will launch FITUR Talent, an event that will help educate the trade on the skill set required to deal with new-age technologies and the tech-savvy traveller. TT Bureau FITUR Talent is a new monographic area that will highlight people, their talent, skills and professional qualifications. The idea …

STIC Travel Group recently organised a ship tour for its key travel partners in Mumbai, on-board Seabourn Encore that offers 300 luxuriously-appointed, all-veranda suites. TT Bureau STIC Travel Group, the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Seabourn Cruise Line in India, recently organised a ship orientation programme for key travel agents …

Direct connectivity between Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Delhi on Somon Air’s new flight has reduced travel time between the two cities by at least nine hours. The airline is also offering special fares to agents in the India market via its GSA – Bird Group. Nisha Verma Having begun its inaugural …

Anuj Sharma, General Manager, W Maldives, says that while the hotel’s many attributes and offerings make it a popular choice among travellers, it is the travel trade and growth from the India market that has driven it to personalise offerings further and appoint a dedicated salesperson in India. TT Bureau …

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 …