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Two more cruise lines announce postponements

August 12, 20201346 Views

Things aren’t going right for the cruise industry at all. With world’s biggest cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd announcing a more than expected loss in the quarter 2, two other cruise companies Seabourn and Holland America Line have cancelled their upcoming operations for more than three months. These news are certainly not going to cheer up the travel industry looking for some silver lining in these gloomy times. Just a week ago Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) had announced that its ocean-going cruise line members have agreed to voluntarily suspend U.S. cruise operations until at least 31 October 2020. The Association had then issued a statement on behalf of its members. Holland America Line pause extension affects Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal,...

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SATTE GenX will be a virtual expo

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July 27, 20201080 Views

After, webinars, Facebook live sessions and zoom meetings we are now in for Virtual Expos. Although WTM, London is going to happen as scheduled in November, same cannot be said about Travel Exhibitions due in India. With case load of COVID-19 jumping daily to new heights and no breather looking close in sight, any big exhibition seems most unlikely this year. Therefore, we are already taking expos to virtual reality as well. South Asia’s first Virtual Travel Exhibition SATTE GenX is going to take place on 23rd September 2020. During these challenging times, SATTE offers an opportunity to the stakeholders of the industry to conduct business from their locations and connect with their target audience. This Virtual Expo is a part of the industry’s broader plan to gradually reopen the ...

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MICE tourism may never fully recover from COVID-19

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July 24, 20201290 Views

Meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) tourism was one of the first types of tourism to be impacted by the global spread of COVID-19 and it could be one of the last to fully return as international business arrivals are projected to fall by 35.3% in 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “MICE events are now taking place online, without the need for companies operating in the tourism sector. This is a worrying trend for all industries involved in travel and tourism - the longer restrictions and guidelines last around MICE tourism, while other national economies start to pick up, the more companies, attendees and event organizers may start to become accustomed to h...

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Leela is the best Hotel brand in the world

UPENDRA SWAMI

July 23, 20201522 Views

India’s Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts have been named the world’s best Hotel Brand in the world by Travel + Leisure in its this year’s readership survey. Another Indian hotel group Oberoi is at number 3 in the world and Taj Hotels make it India’s third position in the top 10 by ranked at no 8 in the top 25 Best Hotel Brands in the world. Leela Palace, Udaipur Leela Palace has just nine properties, but it managed to leap from the No. 10 spot in 2019 to take this year’s No. 1 position. Perhaps Leela’s focus is one of its greatest strengths. “I love small brands like these,” wrote one reader. “They can consistently give you high-quality accommodations and service.” Of course, the allure of India might also have played a role, as travelers have long felt drawn to places like Delhi’s...

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Splendour with a mission at ITC Mughal

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July 22, 20201820 Views

One has only heard stories of Mughal splendour, their imposing palaces, lavish banquets and grand lifestyles. The only way to fully comprehend this extravagant lifestyle, is to actually live it.The medieval charm of Agra acts as a befitting backdrop to ITC Mughal - nestled amidst 23 Acres of luxurious gardens it has the distinction of being the winner of the First Aga Khan Award for Architectural Excellence, in Asia, in 1980 and till date, the only Indian Hotel to have won this prestigious International recognition. Reconstructing the Mughal splendor The Aga Khan Award states, “A splendid redbrick edifice that blends beautifully with the city’s landscape, the hotel's unique architecture draws inspiration from the 16th Century Architectural Marvel - The Fatehpur Sikri and thus recrea...

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India in top 10 of Medical Tourism Index

UPENDRA SWAMI

July 21, 20201545 Views

India ranks among the top 10 countries for Medical Tourism as per the latest rankings released by the International Healthcare Research Center (IHRC). IHRC has published the third edition of its flagship survey tool, the 2020-2021 Medical Tourism Index (MTI), ranking the top ten destinations: Canada, Singapore, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, Dubai, Costa Rica, Israel, Abu Dhabi, and India. The MTI ranks the American perceptions of 46 international healthcare destinations providing insight into how consumers view 41 criteria within three dimensions including Medical Tourism Industry, Destination Attractiveness, and Quality of Care. It becomes the ultimate planning tool for industry stakeholders looking to invest, benchmark, and improve market share in medical travel. The new MTI adds...

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Resuming travel is not an easy decision for companies

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July 20, 2020537 Views

As signs of recovery continue in the business travel sector, travel procurement professionals are prioritizing the health and safety of employees according to a new poll released by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Over half of travel buyers report their company has changed its travel policy and 70% characterize the policy changes as being ‘somewhat’ or ‘a lot’. When asked what travel program changes have been made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instituting new rules about pre-trip approval (53%), having more frequent or detailed pre-trip communications or briefings (35%), collecting health information from employee travelers (i.e., virus exposure or pre-existing conditions; (24%) and clarifying or changing rules about ticket credits/unused tickets (22%) are cited most freque...

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Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate launches in Dubai

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July 20, 20201716 Views3

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has announced the launch of Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel. Located in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai and in close proximity to the Expo 2020 Dubai site, the 396-key property and Ibn Battuta Gate complex are well known for the iconic gate design which has become a landmark sight in the city. The hotel is situated opposite Ibn Battuta Mall, with the Dubai Metro close by allowing visitors to travel conveniently across the city, including being able to reach many of Dubai’s tourist highlights and business districts. Dubai Marina is also easily reachable, with its many attractions including Marina Mall, multiple dining options, sky diving and the beach. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 30 minutes’ drive, with Dubai Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) also eas...

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Live streaming to support the music industry

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July 15, 2020672 Views

There is no industry which did not have to face the brunt of the pandemic. Entertainment industry is among the ones with most suffering along with travel and hospitality sector. Now every industry is trying its own ways to come out of the blues. The Brussels music scene is going through a crisis never experienced before. But, now in a move that can show some light to artists all over the world, to support the music scene, visit.brussels, Le Botanique and Kiosk Radio are launching artist residences and original live streaming which will take place all summer. Belgian artists will follow each other on the decks or on stage, in live performances. Their shows will be broadcast via the Facebook pages of the three partners. It is a fantastic way of lending support to the local music scene. ...

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Robots killing viruses, touchless restrooms – new normal flying experience

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July 15, 2020549 Views

With COVID-19 ravaging the aviation industry, airlines and airports worldwide are reining in costs and halting new spending, except in one area: reassuring pandemic-wary passengers about travel. World’s two busiest airports are adopting new ways for more and more contact-less travel to give passengers an extra layer of confidence. And, definitely they aren’t the only two. DFW Airport, Dallas London’s Heathrow airport has unveiled measures that reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting COVID-19 at the airport. The UK’s biggest front door and only hub airport have adopted the most extensive array of technology to protect passengers and colleagues, as the country readjusts to life post-lockdown. Across the Atlantic, DFW airport at Dallas in USA is working to roll out a self-check-...