The Confederation of Kerala Tourism Industry (CKTI) has called on the government to take immediate steps to reopen the tourism sector in the state, which has been completely closed for the past six months due to the nationwide lockdown and global travel restrictions of COVID…

Travel will continue to play an irreplaceable role in meeting critical business needs. However, travellers’ health and safety, and a new era of trip preparation and policies, will be front and centre as travel resumes, the SAP Concur Business Traveller Survey 2020, states. The Survey…

One Rep Global recently announced its appointment as the India partner for Bear Luxe Japan to represent them in the outbound tourism sector of the Indian market. Bear Luxe Japan is a Japan specific B2B networking operating a concierge service and an industry-first digital portal…

MakeMyTrip has partnered with ICMR-approved Dr. LalPath Labs and SRL Diagnostics to make the process of testing for the purpose of travel – swift and convenient. Through this facilitation service, travellers will be able to easily book an appointment for a COVID-19 test at Dr.…

Ark Travels penetrates further into the non-cruising representation space, with acquisition of Outbound Konnections. This business move will further expand Ark Travels tourism portfolio as it enters into a space, which is one of the most dynamic and volatile in the travel industry. Outbound Konnections,…

Most travelers in India are now ready to consider booking domestic and international trips, but only if airlines, airports, hotels and car rental companies collectively implement ten different safety measures: enhanced cleaning and/or disinfection, access to sanitizing gel/wipes, face masks and gloves, social distancing, temperature…

Jyoti Mayal, President, Travel Agents Association of India has been elected as Chairperson of Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC). She represents TAAI on the governing body of Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) which is a Not – for – Profit Organization registered under…

Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel, have announced the launch of India’s first Safe Holiday Helpline, a free service to assist and support customers in safe holiday planning, with comprehensive guidance across country-specific health & safety protocols, visa and travel updates with documentation, requirements including…

Car rental service provider Avis India has launched AVIS Flexi 12, an alternative solution to shared or subscription mobility services. The advantage of the product is that the customer gets a new car of their choice whose registration is done on a private number plate…

The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its portfolio of 40 travel brands have announced its $300 million “Peace of Mind Promise” to its loyal Travel Advisor community and their clients. As a privately-owned company, information around the financial status of the business is not released. However,…