In-the-Issue

Unlike many other hospitality chains, Sarovar Hotels took difficult decisions during COVID-19, and also learnt from them. The hotel chain is eyeing to breach 100-hotel mark this year by opening more properties across India. Nisha Verma While the pandemic hit almost every hospitality chain, many of them had to take …

In a scenario in which there is no guarantee of flights not getting cancelled, travesties of travel agents is at an all-time high, juggling between customers and airlines. UFTAA is making sure that they convey plight of customers to IATA, airlines and the government. Nisha Verma The travel industry is …

CGH Earth changed how luxury was perceived in hotels around the world. Beginning with an idea of business that also protected environment in 1988, today the brand is a flagbearer of sustainability and responsible tourism. Nisha Verma It was in the year 1988 that CGH Earth got the opportunity to …

Sumit Banerjee, Academic Administrator, Global Group of Institutions, discusses emerging medical tourism industry in India. Cost, quality and waiting time are just a few reasons that contribute to growth of industry, and over time, India has established itself as premier destination for people seeking best clinical treatment. Medical Tourism (also …

Over last two years, we have ridden roller coaster. Owning to pandemic, travel has turned topsy-turvy, and has redefined multiple times since March 2020. We still do not know for how long this will last, but that will not deter us from going on vacations. Here are few possibiltities how …

With over one lakh guests, this year’s international tourism fair, FITUR 2022, exceeded all expectations. Number of exhibitors and attendees nearly equalled pre-pandemic levels, making fair a success and positioning Madrid as a global hub for the international tourism community. IFEMA Madrid hosted the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR 2022, …

Travelport has launched a new Trip Manager portal on Travelport+, offering travellers to service their trip and carry out fast and easy transactions on the go. With Smartpoint tool, now visitors can access new itinerary enhancements, including Trip Quote, to customise quotes, and Assisted Ticketing capabilities. Nisha Verma Travelport has …

With international charter flights starting in a small way, Goa hopes that its travel trade, including tourist guides and small and mid-sized hotels, will be able to conduct business in better way. At present, about 500 passengers are reaching Goa from Moscow every 10 days, and number is expected to …

In a first for any travel trade association, Gujarat Tourism invited TAFI Western India members for an educational tour to Rann Utsav – an event that is hugely popular with travellers. Chapter now has plans for more such tours to the state, keeping with its vision to promote domestic destinations. …

Third International Conference on Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism, organised by Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi recently, witnesses newer research insights and best practices with viable solutions being presented on varied topics related to tourism and hospitality. Nisha Verma Jamia Millia Islamia recently organised the third International Conference on Enterprise and …