By Anindita Acharya In 2020, travel took a backseat when the Covid-19 pandemic hit us all and brought the daily life to a grinding halt. When coronavirus lockdown was imposed, people were forced to lock in, self-isolate and lakhs were left stranded. Travel was a distant dream in 2020. Even after travel restrictions have been […]
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Rotana’s Gusto Italian restaurant launches new taste
Al Bandar Rotana, a luxury five-star hotel with a prime waterfront, has launched unique themed cuisines and a new taste for its guests, adhering to the strict safety measures. Ayman Ashor, Cluster General Manager, Al Bandar Rotana and Arjaan by Rotana, said that despite the global pandemic, a promising future awaits the tourism sector in […]
IIHM organises unique ‘Young Chef Olympiad’virtually
By Satyaki Dutta The culinary competition goes virtual as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic couldn’t hinder the world’s biggest Olympiad for culinary students. The Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), based in Kolkataand the International Hospitality Council (IHC), London organised,‘The World’s Biggest Virtual Culinary Battle for Hope’ to convey positivity and unity across the borders and […]
APPOINTMENTS
Compiled by Sikha Thakur Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Markus Krebs has beenappointed as General Manager of Outrigger Reef WaikikiBeach Resort by Outrigger Hospitality Group. Kerbs served as general manager for the AAA Five-Diamond luxury in Dana Point, California with Monarch Beach Resort. He has substantial importance in the luxury segment with more than three decades of […]
Airfare hike in India: ‘Domestic travel gets costlier’
Satyaki Dutta If you are planning to travel within India, be prepared to shell out more money. With the new directive of the Civil Aviation Ministry, domestic air travel is going to be costlier like anincrease up to 30 percent in India now, till March, which may persist for a bit longer too. The Central […]
TTF Kolkata sets the wheels in motion again
India’s oldest travel trade show organizers are pioneering travel and tourism revival with the oldest show in the multicity TTF series.TTF Kolkata, the first big physical event to be hosted in eastern India after COVID opened to a full house. With the vaccination drive underway, traveller confidence seems to be coming back. Air travel has exceeded 85 […]
New normal: Will it be a better normal, even if different?
Hello readers, Given that the world has not found a cure or a vaccine for Covid-19, we may have to cover a new way of living, new thinking to adjust the ‘new normal.’ Even though the influx of multiple vaccines has stimulated hope for the return of travel, yet the World Travel and Tourism Council […]
Road Trips: Watchful, cleanliness keep growing demand
By Susmita Ghosh Inflow of multiple vaccines update has stimulated hope again in human mind for the return of travel. COVID-19 has sternly affected the mobility industries besides global tourism. Road tours are getting more and more popular, outbound travel changing to domestic and short-haul, nature tourism replacing more crowded places and activities. People prefer […]
Cruise industry returns to normal, sailing since Jan, ‘21
By Satyaki Dutta A number of cruise ships have started sailing globally since January as the industry continues its restart. With a number of distinct advantages over traditional travel and the added luxury, the international tourists are preferring Cruise experience. It has resulted in a booking boom for all the running cruise liners. There are […]
Jaipur: A rendezvous with India’s glorious history!
By Rubina Aman Named after its founder, Jai Singh II, Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal, is a five storied honeycombed hive, made of red and pink sandstone is mind-blowing! With more than 900 windows, through which the women could view the proceedings of the main street in ancient times, takes us to the […]










