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The travel and tourism sector is facing shortage of skilled manpower. Experts share their views on what can be done to deal with the problem—which will not go away anytime soon. Suhani Sood Many companies in the travel and tourism sector are feeling the pinch due to shortage of skilled …

Chennai: Yet another exciting roadshow was held in the South Indian city of Chennai by the Philippines Tourism, which received a positive response from the industry. The dedication of the Philippines Tourism to promote its destinations and culture was brough to the fore. Important industry professionals and stakeholders participated in …

Kolkata: The Philippines Tourism organized another runaway roadshow in Kolkata, which earned an exceptional response from the industry. The roadshow showcased the commitment of the Philippines Tourism to promoting their charming destinations and cultural allures. The event provided a platform for stakeholders, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to come together and …

Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer for South Asia, VFS Global, urges the travel trade fraternity to caution their clients against visa frauds and incorrect documentation and encourage them to apply for visa in advance. Hazel Jain Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for South Asia, VFS Global, speaking on the …

Andrew Staples, Regional Head (APAC), Policy & Insights, Economist Impact, discusses the global economic outlook at PATA’s Annual Summit in Nepal. World faces a new set of challenges, as it gradually recovers from the pandemic, he says TT Bureau As the global tourism industry strives to recover from the COVID-19 …

‘Escapes by Globus’ offers exclusive itineraries for off-season. Travellers can save up to 40 per cent compared to peak-season itineraries to European and many other hotspots. TT Bureau Offering the ideal solution for agents looking to boost year-end sales, Globus family of brands has launched vacations during the winter season. …

Meghalaya has secured $79.05 million grant from New Development Bank for the Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project to boost tourism infrastructure in the state. TT Bureau The Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project (MEIDP) is an externally aided project (EAP) funded by the New Development Bank (NDB) with a total project …

The G20 summit acted as a catalyst for Jammu and Kashmir’s adventure tourism sector, providing hotels and tour operators an excellent opportunity to showcase their diverse offerings to a global audience. They have started to tap into the growing popularity of adventure tourism, aiming to position the region as a …

Skål International Delhi -125 recently hosted an exclusive networking dinner for its members at Harp by Maruchi. Ranjit Vig, President of the organisation, said that the club’s focus is on providing value to its members and bringing positive changes with support from the newly constructed board. Janice Alyosius Skål International …

Tourism should be synergetic and mutually beneficial for both locals of that destination and travellers. In the past years, Tamil Nadu has enticed millions of tourists. However, on the flip side, it has caused overcrowding at destinations and pollution. Tamil Nadu is coping with the situation by diverting tourists to …