Hi readers Standing at Q1 2021, do you think it is the perfect time to make travel plans for the year? Well, travellers are still pickingup domestic destinations over international locations even if vaccines are here. One should do good amount of research if planning for international trips now as there is every chance of […]
Month: March 2021
Impact of technology, helps increase revenue in hospitality sector
By Satyaki Dutta Technology has changed every facet of our daily life, so is the travel and tourism industry in this fast-paced world. Post-lockdown due to Covid-19, people crave to travel exotic places where they can be pampered to their heart’s content. To cater to this ever-increasing demand in tourism sector, technological integration is inevitable. […]
Digital Transformation & AI: Development on Aviation
By Satyaki Dutta Covid-19 pandemic has affected many industries but the most devastated is the Airlines industry. The airlines would have to act quickly not only to reduce the impact on their employees, customers, stakeholders, operations but to stop getting bankrupt. According to the World Economic Forum, the restriction on international flights would cost the […]
Costa Rica, just removed travel restrictions for tourists
By Sanchita Chatterjee Covid-19 is on the rise in several countries, including the United States, France and Germany. Many countries are returning to full or partial lockdown to fight viral infections, while other countries are beginning to return tourists. The reality of the current epidemic is that everyone want to go out and get back […]
New challenges, new trends suggest an adventurous 2021
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 […]
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 […]