The year started with an eventful month, experiencing admirable performances, communications and networking with overall travel fraternity in India and abroad. SATTE and BLTM (Business & Luxury Travel Mart) took place in New Delhi, FITUR in Madrid, Spain, has emerged as a global platform for the travel trade. Now, in the months to come, the […]
Month: February 2020
SATTE continues to plan trends and create partnerships
By Netpal Travel Bureau The year 2020 started with the 27th edition of SATTE (South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Expo) at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi, NCR. Hosted by Informa Markets, the show was attended by over 35,000 travel and tourism professionals, 200 international buyers and 500+ Indian buyers along with representation from […]
Explore the story behind Tunday kebab in Lucknow
By Anandi Lucknow is famous not only for Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara but also for its tempting Tunday kebabs. But hard to believe the fact that till the 17th century, these popular Tunday kebabs were not juicy and soft but had to be chewed. As it was the most favourite food for the Nawabs especially for […]
Mangalgunj, a haunted destination, in Bengal
By Bindita Sinha Imagine spending a spooky night with your friends in a village where the British brutally tortured our freedom fighters during the Swadeshi movement. Located around 100 km from Kolkata, India, Mangalgunj is a small village covered with lush greenery. But once the night falls and darkness takes over, the place becomes ‘ghostly’. […]
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 […]
What’s in store for US hospitality sector in 2020?
By Charu Dua The hospitality sector in the US looks to be stable, at least for the time being. In fact, hospitality has a massive financial effect on the USA economy. However, over the last few years, despite modernization and cutting-edge technology, the USA market still went through some concerns, especially in the hospitality sector. […]
Hondo’s: Cosy café to gorge on great food
By Satyaki Dutta A quirky decoration, wall art, wall of images and quaint eatery, Hondo’s in South Kolkata, is a perfect hangout place for foodies. The wall of images is for the people visiting, help make it memorable. One of the uniqueness’s of the restaurant – all who drops in get their picture clicked and […]
Coronavirus outbreak hit Chinese tourism industry
By Satyaki Dutta Tourism in China suffered a major hit in the first quarter of 2020, with the rapid escalation of the Coronavirus outbreak. The celebrations of the Chinese New Year are put on hold. All the major tourist attractions are closed as the authority issued a preventive lockdown. January 25 marked the beginning of […]
Saree never goes out of fashion
By Sikha Thakur Renowned French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent had said fashions fade, style is eternal. It’s a decade-old debate – what’s the difference between fashion and style. Now, fashion is something which one buys, but style is cherished – something which stays. Fashion may come and go, but the style remains. If styled […]
Leadership shows up encouragement
Compiled by Netpal Travel Bureau Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) Charlotte Svensson is appointed as the new Executive vice president and Chief Information Officer (CIO) as of February 1, 2020 at SAS.  Charlotte has a broad background and experience with different industries. She was responsible for handling one of the largest transformations within the logistic industry, the mail business, […]