Category: Travel & Tourism

When next travelling to Mumbai, keep some time for this experience. Or, at those times, […]

As 2025 dawns upon us, for those in India’s tourism industry, it is becoming apparent […]

In an exclusive conversation, we focus on India’s inbound tourism, the status today, its scope, […]

In the world of luxury hospitality, few roles are as pivotal as that of a […]

Goa is blessed with beautiful beaches. The Sun, the sand, and the surf are enthralling. […]

Rahul Pandit, industry hand with experience over three decades, joined DB Realty to build new […]

India holds immense potential to become a thriving nation, and a key driver of this […]

We know that globally tourism is a significant contributor to GDP and employment and India […]

We have so much in common between us as South Asian neighbours. We must not […]

The new emerging trends in city hotels are focusing on quirkiness, minimalism, vibrancy nevertheless style […]

The Responsible Tourism Society of India was established in 2008 by concerned, rather alarmed, industry […]

How do you see the Radisson Hotel Group positioned within the industry on this occasion […]

Clearly, with PM Modi we have ushered in spiritual tourism, with Ayodhya is a most […]

Indian Aviation has been a Grave Yard for Numerous Brands, Big and Small, Will one […]

ITC Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited launched ITC Ratnadipa, a jewel in […]

Navin Berry: Tell me now that you are here as Head of Hilton, what does […]

Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 540 properties in 56 […]

At the recently concluded HICSA 2024 in Bengaluru, the spotlight for the first day was […]

Sarbjit, revered by peers, and representing Fabinteriors, is dedicated to advancing design with unwavering commitment. […]

VFS teams with TAAI to Promote Strong Business Ties with GCC Buyers to Foster Tourism […]

Infrastructure First. Ensure ease in Travel. Tourism will Follow! A Holistic Approach and Understanding have […]

A panel discussion on a recently released book, ‘Aviation and Foreign Policy’ by Sanat Kaul […]

Is “Green Hospitality sufficiently navigating the Existential Crossroads of Sustainability, or is the future of […]

In the increasingly competitive landscape of luxury Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, some hotels stand apart […]

Zubin Karkaria is the CEO of VFS Global, a company that pursues the idea that […]

On a recent visit to Goa, staying at an iconic star property, one came across […]

India’s hospitality sector is on an upward trajectory, fueled by domestic travel, innovative accommodations, and […]

At the heart of the success of the Marriott Bonvoy programme is the incredibly strong, […]

Beginnings HICSA was a byproduct of our competition comments back in the early part of […]

These are excellent times for the hospitality industry. On a personal note, I can share […]

Indian hospitality industry came onto centre stage at the one-day annual convention of the Hoteliers […]

When we met last, there still had some amount of uncertainties, but all of you […]

As Mr. Kant said, our focus to project hospitality as an engine of growth and […]

Our current Infrastructure is Ready to Host MICE and global airport hubs, driving a new […]

We are at the cusp of monumental changes across the world on many fronts like […]

Vinay Saxena, Delhi’s LG has been at the forefront of spreading the good cheer around […]

A new world of Business for the Hospitality Industry Big Infrastructure spends around destinations for […]

In a session moderated by Nakul Anand, former Director, ITC Limited, participants included Manisha Saxena, […]

HAI President Puneet Chhatwal, in his inaugural speech reiterated the role of tourism in nation […]

Spacious properties coexisting with vibrant biodiversity constitutes the hallmark of Karma Lakelands. The prestigious green […]

In Asia, the urgency for sustainable architecture is a response to today’s environmental challenges and […]

Journey into the World of the Golden Wool – Pashmina – Changthag Plateau Embark on […]

Why just the fog? A breakdown can happen suddenly, anywhere, not just in India but […]

Highlights Indian airlines currently have an order book for close to 1620 aircraft (after yesterday’s […]

It has been a relatively less talked about destination, discovered some decades back, ironically also […]

The time for disruption is here! That what we call ‘tourism’ can acquire a bigger […]

In the ever-evolving tapestry of India’s hospitality sector, 2023 stands as a pivotal year marked […]

Out of the box, innovative, structured support to Indian inbound industry is critical at this […]

Throughout my career in travel and tourism I have heard the argument that India has […]

We as responsible humans have to think in terms of PERPETUAL SUSTAINABILITY. Not just long term […]

The evolution of travellers: Driving change through conscious choices A global study commissioned by IHG […]

This was just four years ago. In a chat with Marzban Patel’s Mediascope channel, Rajiv […]

A CAPA INDIA REPORT After a long time, possibly for the first time since deregulation, […]

USA, UK and Canada are some of the bigger markets in the global pecking order […]

The pandemic brought the industry to innovate up first to stay competitive and alive, literally. […]

EbixCash Limited has reported exceptional performance across all travel business verticals. Its Corporate Travel business […]

ITC Hotels is looking to set a new benchmark in hospitality with its new brand […]

This is a game changer for the industry. Leading chains are benefiting from direct recruitment, […]

It is a relatively less talked about destination, discovered some decades back, ironically also made […]

The assumption here is that all the big global cities are built around the visitor […]

India’s immense cultural diversity is arguably the world’s richest intangible heritage. Very little of this […]

News on airline bilateral rights between nations always attracts attention. Given the ever-growing interest in […]

Mumbai grown, ‘Made in India’, now a global gold standard in visa outsourcing, VFS Global, […]

Temple town Ayodhya’s transformation is being viewed by the planners as possibly the “biggest transformation […]

Part of the geological heritage of the Indian Peninsula, the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot hosts […]

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has completed the renovation of the Taj Mahal hotel in Delhi. […]

I wrote a piece for the social media, the day PRS Oberoi passed on at […]

A legend passed on, this historic 14th November morning. PRS Oberoi is one of the […]

InterGlobe Hotels was launched in 2004 as a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Accor […]

Kerala’s tourism has been essentially a rural tourism story! Not city based but experiential built […]

The passion to innovate, think out of the box is never ending. Here is another […]

It is the polo season again, and for the second year, Leela Hotels sponsored the […]

Responsible Luxury has been the codename for all things at ITC Hotels! Going Green has […]

A hotelier with a conscience, with a true understanding of the nuts and bolts of […]

A new book, released by the former President Ram Kovind, brings together an interesting collection […]

Market Overview The Indian economy is characterized by rapid urbanization, a burgeoning middle-class, and a […]

What’s the road ahead for Indian Tourism? At an event to launch a book, “A […]

We met with Ranju Alex, Area VP for Marriott International for India. Riding the high […]

The celebrated Taj magazine, printed by IHCL, owners of brands like Taj, Vivanta, Ginger and […]

Immerse yourself in Warsaw’s vibrant fusion of cultures, where East meets West and where history […]

Bloomsbury has published this important milestone book of Indian cuisine, edited by Colleen Taylor Sen, […]

With zero debt and a few thousand crores of assets on its balance sheet, ITC […]

Indian carriers expected to place orders for 1500-1700 aircraft over the next 24+ months. India: […]

It is a good decision, not an easy one. An effective alternative machinery that works […]

It augurs well for tourism in our region. Chaudhary is a firm believer in facilitating […]

In this research paper, the author outlines the changing contours of the Indian travel product and […]

Making a strong plea for collaborations in the industry, between government and the industry, Anand […]

Dr Sanat Kaul, leading aviation analyst, has brought out his book on this important subject. […]

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has taken the lead in pushing for tourism to bounce […]

CAPA India Outlook FY2023 has been shared. Highlights of the study have some key indicators […]

India promises to regain its eminence as a tourist generating market for Singapore, says Srithar, […]

It’s a bold Move by TAAI and president Jyoti deserves full credit for going that […]

A win-win situation for all the stakeholders, from government to employees, airline industry and the […]

It may well be an opportune time to curate a shopping festival for Delhi, concluded […]

Ajeet Bajaj, Padma Shri recipient for his unique successes in adventure tourism, scaling among other […]

Traditional Markets are a safer bet, he says, though it’s all not that easy to […]

A former president of IATO and a senior industry member, Maharaj Wahi seriously believes the […]

CAPA has released its 2022 Report on the Indian Airline sector, underlining that recapitalisation is critical, […]

Fully Vaccinated Travelers are not aware of destination disclaimers. Consider a scenario – Jung Lee, […]

From times immemorial, tourism in India was largely associated with the Taj Mahal. Afterall, India’s […]

First, we heard the tragic news of former Minister and former Governor Jagmohan, possibly one […]

I think it’s now safe to say that the Karnataka coast, or Karavali as the locals call […]

Building on its fleet strength, its existing nationwide network, air cargo was but a natural […]

As Goa beckons, imagine your next holiday starting with the hosts welcoming and walking you […]

“About 25 years ago, it all began with a kiss…. a big smooch on the […]

An extensive survey quoted by eTurbo News has highlighted that less than 10% of Americans […]

The recently concluded BITB Conclave – BOUNCE – has recommended timely and strategic interventions, both […]

Take a walk through the varied interventions from an NGO like Adarshila. Open to tourists […]

Rise of smart travel, slow staycations, nomadic hotels, mental wellness retreats, weekends in quiet forests… […]

Citing examples of some of the Best Practices Globally, here is a road map for […]

Mumbai based rating company rates airlines in the APAC region for November 2020 Safe Travel […]

Inevitably, timelines had to be redrawn, given the lockdown and uncertain workforce. But a determined […]

Boeing’s 737 MAX staged its first post-grounding flight on 2nd December, after a 20-month safety […]

In an interview with the state tourism and civil aviation secretary, Valsa Nair, she outlines […]

Ease of travel is catching the PM’s attention as he inaugurated the new six lane […]

Despite the undoubted potential of regional aviation in India, the sector remains severely under-penetrated and […]

A double whammy has fallen on the doorsteps of the travel and tourism sector. While […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, recently celebrated the World Tourism Day, hosting a […]

In India, travel and tourism has been decimated. Following the current protocol in place with […]

Safe Travel Barometer, the world’s most comprehensive database for COVID-19 traveler health and safety protocols, […]

Much has been written and discussed on the B2C segment and the challenges therein. However, […]

Amid the doom and gloom comes heartening news for the industry. EbixCash Travels has inked […]

There is little chance of inbound tourism in the immediate future, considering the spike in […]

A pioneering initiative has been signed between MoT and TAAI and FLO, towards women empowerment, […]

FAITH, under the guidance of its chairman, Nakul Anand, has written to the Minister for […]

It is as sweeping as it can get! Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC Limited, speaks […]

In the belief that eco-tourism was self limiting, and working towards a larger canvas of being […]

Recent hospitality industry deliberations have  focused upon the lack of government support during COVID stress […]

It is around 55 days of national lockdown, with the entire nation united in our […]

India’s Minister for Civil Aviation, in an interview with Times Now, broadcast this afternoon, said […]

By Ashwini Kakkar, former Vice Chairman, Mercury Travels; former President Travel Agents Association of India, […]

UNWTO has released an extensive analysis on the way forward for governments and destination promotion […]

That COVID 19 is impacting travel and tourism like no other episode in recorded history […]

So it’s back. Another crisis that will directly impact the Hospitality and Tourism Sector. But […]

Industry has been caught in a midst of a storm, that is raging across the […]

As we enter week three of the national lockdown in India, the big question before […]

The last few weeks, every sector of the economy has come under acute stress. Undoubtedly, […]

With Shereen Bhan as moderator, a senior panel comprising Dipak Haksar, till recently COO of […]

Amidst lockdown, TourismFirst caught up with Ashwani Lohani, whom the industry saw most recently as […]

From ensuring price competitiveness, offering an equally superlative experience as by competing destinations, to keeping […]

Having spent more than four decades in the travel and tourism sector, S.S.H. Rehman knows […]

March 26, 2020 | Navin Berry | The Big Picture It’s easily for the first […]