In-the-Issue

Looking forward with optimism

In its research, Booking.com reveals a sense of optimism among Indian travellers, fuelling a hunger to embrace the New Normal and get back to experiencing the world in the New Year. Going on a vacation will become a form of self-care in 2022. Booking.com has forecast Indian travellers to make …

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Rising up to the occasion

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Tourism, shares details on the five missions that will be an integral part of National Tourism Policy to make the sector (tour operators) competitive. The aim is also to make tourism sector sustainable. Nisha Verma Rakesh Verma participated in the 36th IATO convention, where he was …

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Hopes ride high at IATO convention

The IATO convention concluded successfully at the Leela Gandhinagar from December 16 to 19, 2021 with a whopping 740 attendees from across the country, including representatives from the government, state tourism boards, hotels, airlines and IATO members. Nisha Verma An air of positivity floated around at the Leela Gandhinagar, which …

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Exemplary achievement

Subhash Goyal, Founder Chairman, STIC Travel and Air Charter Group, has been conferred with the Hall of Fame Award at the 36th IATO convention. Nisha Verma Subhash Goyal holds the record for being the longest standing President of IATO. On receiving the IATO Hall of Fame Award for his contribution, …

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‘Welcome back to Singapore’

New Vaccinated Travel Lane that allows travellers from India and Sri Lanka access into quaratine-free Singapore. GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East & South Asia), STB, discusses new developments that will interest the travel trade. Hazel Jain What was the idea behind initiating the WhatsApp business account for the …

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Royal experience for tourists

Shahpura Hotels & Resorts after the successful launch of three hotels in 2021, plans on widening its spectrum pan India with hotels in Mumbai, Goa, Kerala and Dubai next year. Janice Alyosius Shahpura Hotels & Resorts operate 10 Hotels across Rajasthan. July 2021 onwards, business has picked up slightly, with …

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MAYFAIR expands presence

MAYFAIR Spa Resort & Casino Gangtok is one of the best luxury resorts in India. With business slightly picking up, the brand plans to expand themselves in the year 2022 Janice Alyosius Business has started to pick up over the past few months especially in the leisure destinations. While corporate …

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Rightly ‘sensing’ business in India

Six Senses Fort Barwara is the first property in India by the coveted Six Senses B rand, and the luxurious fort offers everything from quality service, comfortable stays, local experiences, great wellness escape and the best in hospitality. Six Senses have actively crafted experiences around the guest needs. Nisha Verma …

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Explore Andalucía once again

Andalucía today is a modern region of Spain and while it is conscious of the need to move forward with times, it is also careful to maintain its cultural heritage and monuments, legacy of the region’s ancestors. The diversity of landscapes and geographical terrain of Andalucía gives rise to an …

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SkyHelix Sentosa: Ready for a spin?

Mount Faber Leisure Group’s got brand revamp from its previous corporate brand, One Faber Group. The revamp is a timely reaffirmation of its commitment to reinforce its position as one of Singapore’s top leisure operators. Through this launch they seek to contribute to Singapore’s vision of becoming a top sustaibale …

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