Utah Office of Tourism will hire a full-fledged representation firm in 2021 to expand their reach in travel trade & PR activities. Besides this, plans are also afoot to develop strategic co-operative marketing campaigns and hosting key travel trade partners in the state, says Rachel Bremer, Global Travel Trade & Destination Development Manager, Utah Office of Tourism and Film, in an exclusive interview with TravelBiz Monitor. Q. Currently, there is no direct flight from India to its capital city Salt Lake. What according to you should be the ideal route to visit Utah? Is there any chance to start…
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The Indian consumers are always interested in experiencing new destinations, and AlUla is the newest gem in Saudi Arabia. With the pandemic still affecting travel around the world, AlUla’s vast open spaces and strict health and safety measures make it a safe and inspirational option for tourists, say Beena Menon & Huzan Fraser Motivala, India Representative, Royal Commission of AlUla in an conversation with TravelBiz Monitor. Q. What makes you to embark on the first ever destination brand campaign for AlUla at this point of time for the domestic Saudi market? The first ever destination brand campaign for AlUla,…
Union Tourism Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel virtually launched the website of CHATT (Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry) for facilitating a better tourism experience. CHATT is the premier industry association formed by Oyo, Airbnb, EaseMyTrip and Yatra that aims to work together to represent small and medium hotels and homeowners across India. It will also facilitate the adoption of best practices, solutions, and technology to help revive the travel and hospitality industry. The launch session was graced by the presence of eminent personalities and founders of CHATT, as well as, dignitaries from the government. Some of the dignitaries who…
Before the world of travel starts to open up again, the Sustainable Travel Report 2021 by Booking.com reveals that travellers are more committed than ever to do so in a mindful way, with 88%* of Indian travellers stating that the pandemic has influenced them to want to travel more sustainably in the future and 56%* of Indian travellers admitting that the pandemic has shifted their attitude to make positive changes in their everyday lives, with recycling (30%*) and reducing food waste (33%*) being the top priorities at home. In its 6th year now, the new research released by Booking.com contains…
Among various predictions made for the new normal of tourism, a few ideas stood out and received approval from futurologists. Post-COVID, tourism would observe travellers – conscious of their safety and conscious of harming nature. This sensibility indicates an emerging trend to travel close to nature and more so to sparsely populated or inhabited places. As travellers are sceptical of travelling with unknowns, particularly in closed spaces, they are opting for self-driven personal travel. With the improved surface infrastructure in India, many enthusiasts, especially the youth, are giving conventional accommodation, particularly the frequented hotels, a miss. They are favouring recreational…
Images of the second wave are still fresh in minds of everyone. However, there is a cautious optimism in the air even though the media has been expressing fears of a supposed third wave. The travel & tourism sector globally, just on the heels of three large conferences – WTTC, FITUR and ATM has never been more optimistic. Held under trying circumstances in a tough environment, the tourism industry’s resilience amidst the global crisis was reinforced. The sentiments expressed and deliberations undertaken were positive to reinforce the belief that “We shall overcome”!! It’s time to ponder whether we can adopt…
The hurt is deep. A number of studies seem to indicate the organised Indian tourism industry has already lost around INR 5 lakh crore. Tour operators and agencies must be bearing the brunt of INR 35,000 crore and hotels have suffered a decline of revenue to the tune of a whopping 80 per cent. This was apparently before the second phase of the scourge from Wuhan wreaked havoc across the nation. Everyone knows life is not the same anymore. That it will further undergo more drastic changes is a foregone conclusion. How will the coming months (and years)…
Macao Government Tourism Office India in association with TravelBiz Monitor organized an interactive webinar on April 12 to update the travel trade with the insights about Macao as a destination. A large number of trade partners from different cities of India participated in the webinar. The online event threw light on many interesting facts of Macao. Representing MGTO India on the webinar were Dency Mathew – Country Manager; Divya Dave –Trade Manager and Abigail Divecha – PR & Social Media Manager. During the webinar, Macao’s offerings were showcased through an informative and educative presentation to the travel trade. Travel trade…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. Have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony Zucker: Why there could be a speedy…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. Have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony Zucker: Why there could be a speedy…
