DRCOVID-19: Now is the Time to Walk the Talk
As I write this, South Korea has reported 347 cases of coronavirus in just one day. Italy is the worst-affected country in Europe, where the virus has killed two people…
Union Budget 2020: Travel and Tourism Sector Expects More Than Lip Service
The Union Budget 2020 will be presented on February 1 amidst a sluggish economy and humiliating downgrade by IMF. Governments…
As 2020 Dawns, Challenges Galore for Global Air Transport Industry
These are interesting times for the global air transport industry, under pressure from many directions. In September last, four airlines in…
Business Events to be the Growth Driver for Qatar Tourism
According to the ‘MICE Industry: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast’, the business events industry is projected to reach $1439.3…
Have a Great Show at WTM London 2019, Where Ideas Arrive
Once again, the global travel and tourism industry will congregate at ExCel London for World Travel Market (WTM). The show…
Tax Cut is Fine but India’s Hotel Industry is Still Non-competitive
At the GST Council meeting in Goa on September 20, the Indian travel and hospitality industry finally got to hear…
Let’s Salvage Tourism through Our Positive Acts
It looks like troubles of our own irresponsible making are plaguing global tourism in 2019. After numerous incidents of gun…
Union Budget Offers Lip Service, Yet Again
FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s maiden union budget has offered lip service to the travel and tourism industry. Heavy pre-budget engagement at…