Hi folks! After a difficult 2020, we are here again, hoping to see 2021 as revolution, retrieval and rebirth. The overall tourism industry has lost its glitters during social distancing, slowly returning to normal after one of the worst pandemics of the modern era. Very unlikely, many changes, we observed in 2020 will fade away […]
Month: January 2021
Travel industry: Impact of Covid-19, forthcoming trend
By Satyaki Dutta Overall tourism industry acrossthe worldcame to a screeching halt as a direct impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Even though it was among the sectors that were worst hit yet does not mean doomsday for the industry. Though travelling constraints, movement restrictions are still in place, yet, the industry is coming back on its […]
West Bengal tourists make the most of short trips
By Anindita Acharya Finally, the dreadful year — 2020 —left us, but unfortunately,India has crossed one crore Covid-19 cases and we are yet to have any confirmation on the arrival of vaccine. However, the government said that the vaccination drive will start soon in the country once the emergency use of the vaccine candidate is […]
Lakes Entrance: The gateway to Australia
By Netpal Travel Bureau Come 2021, new face of travel begins to look upbeat.Experts predict that travelers will be more attentive and responsible. As the countries reopen, travel plan is going to look a lot more different with new protection, testing and cleaning practices.Not only the over-touristic destinations be less crowded, travelers will opt formore […]
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 […]
Food safety: key changes adopted in new normal lifestyle
By Rubina Aman Covid-19 has left its mark on how we now view food safety, right from purchasing to handling, preparing and consuming food. While the pandemic has influenced eating and drinking habits, it has also made immunity-boosting and health, a primary area of focus for most of the individuals. “Some of the most common […]
Lifestyle steps in online shopping of late
By Rubina Aman With the onset of COVID–19 pandemic, one of the biggest alterations in lifestyle has been the acceleration to e-commerce or online shopping. There has been a forced paradigm shift in how and where we shop from. The weekly visits to the malls for an ‘experiential weekend’ with movies and dinner, have given […]
APPOINTMENTS
Compiled by Sikha Thakur TraknProtect James Lamb has been appointed as Board of Advisors for TraknProtect, a pioneer of location-based technology purpose-built for the hospitality industry and a leading employee safety button provider for several major hotel brands. He has served Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels and Le Meridian Hotels & Resorts, as the […]
Hospitality industry, one of the biggest victims
By Rubina Aman The global hospitality industry is undoubtedly one of the predominant casualties of the Covid-19 outbreak. Worldwide travel advisories, suspension of visas, imposition of Section 144 (prohibition against mass gatherings), all contributed to the prevalent crisis of bringing the industry to a virtual standstill. As travel restrictions and lockdown measures were implemented across […]
Turkey receives 11.9 million international visitors in Jan-Sept 2020
After implementing stringent safety measures, Turkey was among the first few countries to open its borders for tourism. Around 11.9 million international visitors has visited Turkey in Jan till Sept 2020. The maximum number of tourist Turkey has received are from Russian Federation (1.4 million) followed by 9.1 lakh from Germany, 7.7 lakh from Ukraine […]