It’s Time to Celebrate our Creativity! Thrilled to bring out our 3rd Anniversary issue for you all in the midst of so many challenges, the world is experiencing now. Wonder where did the months rather the years go? It’s been the time full of excitements, changes, highs and lows, long work days and sleepless nights. […]
Month: August 2021
Air Charter: Future of Aviation industry in post-pandemic World
By Satyaki Dutta The aviation industry is one of the most affected sectors due to the global Covid-19 outbreak. As the tourism and business travel were monitored strictly, it has suffered a major loss both internationally and nationally. However, the increase and seamless integration of the Air Charter to the existing system resulted in a […]
Airbnb’s travel trends for 2021
By Nancy Kapoor The COVID-19 pandemic had rendered a profound impact on travel industry as everyone was forced to stay inside their houses until the condition comes under control. However, as things are becoming normal, we can expect a slight increase in travel among people in 2021. The COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifted in many […]
Travel Trade Revival: New hope for tourism sector in 2021
By Satyaki Dutta The Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on several industries on a global scale. Arguably, the most affected among them was the Travel and Tourism sector. With social distancing norms set in place, traveling was not a feasible option for both the travelers and the operators. With lockdown, the panic set in, […]
Veganism or vegetarianism — what’s your way of life?
By Anindita Acharya Till a few years ago, veganism in India was still an alien concept. It was limited to options like millet cookies, nuts or nutmilk shakes. But now, vegans in India can venture happily gorge on vegan burgers, non-dairy ice-cream and vegan biryani. The options are more, the restaurants are many. Though veganism […]
APPOINTMENTS
Compiled by Sikha Thakur PM Hotel Group Jennifer Diamond Haber is being promoted to Senior Vice President, Brand and Communications by PM Hotel Group. She will add strong brand development and management expertise to the senior team while continuing to lead communications. With more than 20 years of experience as Vice President/Managing Director at MSLGROUP, […]
Vythiri in Wayanad becomes Kerala’s first fully vaccinated tourism destination
An eco-tourism hotspot located 700 metres above sea level and 60 km from Kozhikode, Vythiri in Kerala’s Wayanad had its entire population, including tourism service providers, vaccinated against Covid-19 during an intensive inoculation recent drive. Vythiri in Wayanad district has become the first fully vaccinated tourism destination in Kerala as part of the State’s Covid-19 […]
Century Cruises expands into ocean cruises
The first Eco vessel, Century Glory, in 2019 did so well that the decision of launching of another two were taken – Century Victory and Century Oasis. With these recent additions, a family of nine vessels on the Yangtze River was created and so are the biggest river cruise company in China.
Hotelmize, Qtech software creates an encouraging partnership
Due to the adverse effects of the global pandemic on the tourism industry, accommodation providers have spent the downtime looking to improve their service for the expected post-corona tourism boom. By implementing modern technology solutions, the hospitality specialists have sought to accommodate this upcoming trend in tourism. Hotelmize will integrate its big data booking solutions directly with OTRAMS […]
Optimism led to launch ultra-low-cost airline, Akasa Air
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the ace investor has taken a bold move in planning to launch a new low-cost airline, Akasa Air. Â He remains optimistic about the future of the country’s aviation sector, thinking that more people all travel by air in future. Informed that the ultra-low-cost airline and the team, having former senior executive of Delta […]