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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Virtual Reality trade show – Is this the future?
By Subhraroop Saha The world has been evolving at an incredible pace with technology making lifestyle easier by the day. Ever wondered you could travel to your favorite destination without even going out of your home? Virtual Reality is one such technology that can make it happen. It is when computers are used for creating […]
Travel trade: Year 2021 to be cure-all magic for the tourism industry
By Susmita Ghosh Fast-forward travel industry went through turbulent spring and summer months, uncertain monsoon, yet slow and crawling autumn, but winter looks hopeful to rebuild and re-emerge. History speaks of how tourism industry has responded and most importantly bounced back from other significant critical events like pandemics and war. The travel sector has been […]
Australian Travel Trade: ‘Open for business, maximum regions unaffected’
By Charu Dua The bushfires in Australia made their headlines to the international world due to the extensive damage they have caused to the property and wildlife. They had been spreading like wildfire for months, wreaking havoc on the Australia tourism industry. The ongoing crisis has cost the nation’s tourism industry about A$1 billion ($690 […]
Changing face of travel agents study
By Maitri If you are cross-checking the fares in Skyscanner and pondering that present-day travellers do not need a travel agent for their bookings, you are mistaken! Multiple journeys, bucket list destinations, connecting flights, personalised event planning, hotel rewards, inter-city transfers; every travel plans are made easy and hassle-free by the agents. Expert recommendations, global […]
Travel trade transformation, all through last decade
By Rubina Aman The travel industry has seen some of the most profound changes in modern business and it’s taken just one word to dismantle the status quo: Internet. A travel agency functions by providing travel and tourism-related services on behalf of the suppliers, including airlines, hotels, cruise lines and car rental businesses. They turn […]