In-the-Issue

CB Ramkumar, Vice Chairman, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), sheds light on the critical role of sustainability certification in hospitality. According to his vision for sustainable tourism, clear certification, transparency, and authentic efforts are key to creating a truly sustainable tourism industry. Surbhi Sharma As an advocate of sustainable tourism …

Having access to vast amounts of data on travellers that are flowing through its systems, Amadeus can crunch massive amounts of data and provide insights to travel sellers, says Mani Ganeshan, Senior Vice President, Head of APAC Engineering and Amadeus India. Hazel Jain It is technology that is enabling world …

Sri Lanka is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. SriLankan Airlines recently hosted a Fam trip for a group of Indian partners to promote the island nation and its premier destinations among Indian travellers. The destination also showcased its potential to host MICE, weddings and corporate events. …

Has your client ever been stuck in a foreign country, dealing with a sudden medical emergency or a missing bag while they are supposed to be closing a big deal? It’s every business traveller’s nightmare. Enter Asego–it sets a new benchmark for elite travel with a one-million-dollar cover called ‘Signature …

It is essential to rethink outreach strategies and create a robust framework to attract international wedding clients, feels Mugdha Sinha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India. Lipla Negi Mugdha Sinha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India, believes that it is essential to rethink outreach …

There is a need to create synergy between state governments and the industry to improve tourism sector in India, says Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Lipla Negi Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, highlighted the role of hospitality sector in enhancing …

In the rapidly evolving sports tourism landscape, Sports Konnect has consistently stood out for its diverse and inclusive approach. Shashank Shekhar Mishra, Founder & CEO, Sports Konnect, attributes their success to a simple yet powerful USP – catering to all types of customers through a wide range of sports tourism …

Nok Air, Thailand’s premium budget airline, has identified Mumbai as a key destination in its expansion strategy for India. Beginning 28 October, the airline plans to start new flights to Mumbai, reveals Ranon Viputsiri, Chief Commercial Officer, Nok Air. Janice Alyosius Thailand’s Nok Air plans to expand its India operations …

The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart 2024 concluded in Jaipur recently, with a promise to bring bigger and better event next year. This year’s event, themed ‘Wedding, Incentive, Conference, and Event’, aimed to promote domestic tourism, showcasing Rajasthan’s capability to host Weddings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (WICE). Surbhi Sharma from Jaipur …

The Technology Track sessions at this year’s World Travel Market London, spread over three days, is set to shine a spotlight on the persistent challenges that travellers face when searching, shopping, booking, and paying for their journeys. TT Bureau The Technology Track sessions at this year’s World Travel Market London …