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MoT Conducts Webinar To Promote Destinations With Authentic Cuisines
Recently, the Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series called ‘Promoting Destinations with Authenticated Cuisines’ was conducted focussing on different cuisines.
The webinar discussed authentic cuisine from Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Punjab
The session was presented by Anooj Wadhawan, Executive Chef...
OYO Welcomes Travellers To Himachal Pradesh With ‘Sanitised Stays’
OYO Hotels & Homes has recently announced that it is ready to...
Thailand To Welcome Inbound Arrivals By Oct With Special Tourist Visa
The Tourism Ministry has pledged to bring the first batch of international tourists to...
EbixCash To Manage Travel And...
EbixCash, a fully owned subsidiary of Ebix, Inc., is managing the travel requirements for five franchises involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This assignment...
Taj Mahal Reopens To Public,...
The Taj Mahal had been shut for nearly six months due to the pandemic. However, it has recently reopened for tourists. Around 160 tickets...
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Here’s Why Business Travel Is Undergoing A Massive Reinvention
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused lasting damage to nearly every sector of the travel and tourism industry. Since the pandemic began, business travel has...
TAAI Furious Over Air India Allegedly ‘Playing Dirty’
Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has voiced its dejection on Air India’s social media post as well as...
Ministry of Tourism Reviews Safety Measures of Hotels On Reopening
Recently the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) permitted hotels to operate in Delhi. To check if hotels have safety...
Championing Sustainability Through Responsible Tourism
When we choose to travel, our main aim must be to ensure that our presence in a new space...
40% Of Global Nations Ease Travel Restrictions: UNWTO
Based on the recent analysis from the World Tourism Organisation(UNWTO), 40 percent of the destinations have eased travel restrictions...
Why Medical Tourism Is Booming In India
Medical tourism has become a thriving industry in the recent past. Tourists from around the world cross borders in...
UNWTO Urges For Responsible Restart Of Tourism
As countries have begun to restart tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released new data that measures the...
The Dope | The Big Fix with Sheldon Santwan | Ep 1: Travel Associations
How relevant are travel associations in India? Especially in the time of crisis? Well, we have the answer!Here is...
Latest News
MoT Conducts Webinar To Promote Destinations With Authentic Cuisines
Recently, the Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series called ‘Promoting Destinations with Authenticated Cuisines’ was conducted focussing on different cuisines.
The webinar discussed authentic cuisine from Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Punjab
The session was presented by Anooj Wadhawan, Executive Chef...
OYO Welcomes Travellers To Himachal Pradesh With ‘Sanitised Stays’
OYO Hotels & Homes has recently announced that it is ready to...
Thailand To Welcome Inbound Arrivals By Oct With Special Tourist Visa
The Tourism Ministry has pledged to bring the first batch of international tourists to...
EbixCash To Manage Travel And...
EbixCash, a fully owned subsidiary of Ebix, Inc., is managing the travel requirements for five franchises involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This assignment...
Taj Mahal Reopens To Public,...
The Taj Mahal had been shut for nearly six months due to the pandemic. However, it has recently reopened for tourists. Around 160 tickets...
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Here’s Why Business Travel Is Undergoing A Massive Reinvention
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused lasting damage to nearly every sector of the travel and tourism industry. Since the pandemic began, business travel has...
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WTTC Safe Travels Stamp Adds 100 Destinations To Its List
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently added 100 destinations to its ‘Safe Travels’ accreditation scheme. Philippines is the latest member to...
WTTC Safe Travels Stamp Adds 100 Destinations To Its List
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently added 100 destinations to its ‘Safe Travels’ accreditation scheme. Philippines...
Hawaii To Reopen For Tourists From October 15
For the past few months, Hawaii has been discussing whether or not to allow tourists to return without a...
Why Monaco Should Be At The Top Of Your Bucket List
Wanderlust has always been the top priority for all of us, and travelling is the best way to get...
FHRAI: Over 100 Hoteliers Have Encountered Issues With OYO During COVID-19
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has said that around 100 hoteliers have encountered issues...
Mumbai Airport Witnesses Spike In International Chartered Flights
During the Unlock 3.0 in August, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) had facilitated over 570 charter flights...
Airbus Reveals Three Zero-Emission Aircraft Concepts
Airbus has recently unveiled three concepts for its first zero-emission commercial aircraft. This aircraft could begin operations by 2035.Each...
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Why Monaco Should Be At The Top Of Your Bucket List
Wanderlust has always been the top priority for all of us, and travelling is the best way to get out of our daily routine....
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Thomas Cook India & SOTC Partner With Amar Chitra Katha
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel services company and its Group Company, SOTC Travel Ltd., have partnered with India's favourite storyteller, Amar...
Why Monaco Should Be At The Top Of Your Bucket List
Wanderlust has always been the top priority for all of us, and travelling is the best way to get...
Thomas Cook India & SOTC Partner With Amar Chitra Katha
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel services company and its Group Company, SOTC Travel Ltd., have partnered...
Latest Features
Contactless Technology Is Redefining The Travel Industry During The Pandemic
The emergence and implementation of contactless technology on a large-scale in the travel industry is one of the greatest...
Post-COVID Travel: Adventure Tourism To Make A Speedy Recovery
In the last few months, the travel industry has taken a huge hit due to COVID-19 and the subsequent...
What’s In Store For Student Travel After COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted student travel, affecting major plans for students all across the world. Travelling internationally to...
How Has Consumer Behaviour Changed During The Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major shift in the habits, concerns and demands of consumers. Extended lockdowns, months...
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Travel Agents: The Heroes We Forget To Celebrate
Planning a trip can often be a tedious process, involving a significant amount of research. The establishment of travel...
Influencer Marketing: Can It Make Or Break The Travel And Tourism Industry?
Social media influencers have drastically altered the way brands approach marketing. Influencers have steadily grown to create massive impacts...
How Does The Gender Gap Function In The Tourism Industry?
The gender gap in the workplace has been a topic of intense debate and discussion. Discrimination against women in...
Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing The Travel Industry
The machine revolution is here to stay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has existed for years, but its utility within industries...
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The Dope | The Sports Insider with Shabaz Singh | Ananya Sachdev
Join us, on a brand new show- The Sports Insider, as we navigate the sports business space with our host- Mr Shabaz Singh of Fans on Stands. To start this exciting series off, we have with us a rather dynamic, sporty and charismatic guest- Ms Ananya Sachdev, Sports Business Strategist of Global Sports Business - Rakuten Sports....
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The Dope | The Sports Insider with Shabaz Singh | Ananya Sachdev
Join us, on a brand new show- The Sports Insider, as we navigate the sports business space...
The Dope | Championing Sustainability | Yeshwant Rao Holkar
Join us along with Ms Shoba Mohan of RARE India, as she converses with Mr Yeshwant Rao Holkar, Partner at Ahilya Experiences,...
The Dope | Thought Leaders Of Tomorrow | Reena Sachdev Pt 2
Here is yet another exciting episode of Thought Leaders Of Tomorrow. Joining us today on this conclusion of a two-part interview we...
The Dope | Roadmap To Growth – African Voices | Zodwa Masimang
Join us along with Ms Zodwa Masimang, CEO of Ikhono Communications, Durban on this interesting journey as we move across #SouthAfrica to...
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The Dope | Responsible Tourism | Are You Doing Your Part?
It's one thing to want to be more eco-friendly, but it's sometimes hard to put that into action. So join us and follow the...
The Dope | The TCS Tax Battle | Why We Are Still Fighting
TCS Tax or tax collected at source could just be the nail in the coffin for the travel industry. TCS is a 5% tax collected at source, imposed on payments made by passengers for foreign travel done via Indian travel agencies, both offline and online. However, keep in mind TCS is not applicable if a passenger books directly with...
The Dope | Mental Health During COVID-19 | How Do We Cope?
We feel the world has changed, and it has. We know this is temporary, but it doesn’t feel that way, and we realize things...
The Dope | Pride In Travel And Tourism | LGBTQi+
The LGBTQi+ community has faced discrimination and abuse for decades. Across the world, violent acts have been continuously committed against them. How can the...
The Dope | An Earth Day Message | Ft. Shoba Mohan
On the day we celebrate #Earth, it is important for us to go back in time and undo the abuse we have put our...
The Dope | Responsible Tourism | Are You Doing Your Part?
It's one thing to want to be more eco-friendly, but it's sometimes hard to put that into action. So join us and follow the...
The Dope | Mental Health During COVID-19 | How Do We Cope?
We feel the world has changed, and it has. We know this is temporary, but it doesn’t feel that way, and we realize things...
The Dope | Pride In Travel And Tourism | LGBTQi+
The LGBTQi+ community has faced discrimination and abuse for decades. Across the world, violent acts have been continuously committed against them. How can the...
The Dope | An Earth Day Message | Ft. Shoba Mohan
On the day we celebrate #Earth, it is important for us to go back in time and undo the abuse we have put our...
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SATTE Studio 2020 | Skull Session | Peshwa Acharya
The Dope TV presents Skull Session with our Co-Founder Arun Raghu at SATTE Studio powered by @traveldotearth. Introducing a series based solely on the...
SATTE Studio 2020 | Skull Sessions | Pallavi Mehra
The Dope TV presents Skull Session with our Co-Founder Arun Raghu at SATTE Studio powered by @traveldotearth. Introducing a series based solely on the...
GPS x Dope 2020 | GPS Nagpur 2020 | Shuja Mehdi
The Dope in collaboration with the Global Panorama Showcase (GPS), Nagpur 2020 presents to you a series of interviews with the bright and innovative...
GPS x Dope 2020 | Skull Sessions | Rajiv Duggal Pt. 2
The Dope TV presents Skull Session with our Co-Founder Arun Raghu at GPS Nagpur 2020 powered by #TheDopeNews. Re-Introducing a series based solely on...
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GPS 2020 Updates
GPS 2020: Tripper Wifi Is All Set To Change The Way Indians Connect When Travelling Abroad
When travelling to a different country, staying connected becomes a major priority. Having access to the internet has become essential for people travelling. However,...
GPS 2020 Updates
GPS 2020: Tripper Wifi Is All Set To Change The Way Indians Connect When Travelling Abroad
When travelling to a different country, staying connected becomes a major priority. Having access to the internet has become essential for people travelling. However, getting access to data abroad can be a tedious and expensive process. At GPS 2020,...
GPS 2020 Updates
Visit Britain’s Presentation At GPS 2020 Showcased A Lot More Than We Already Knew
Looking beyond London to understand the beauty of the United Kingdom is what was at the heart of Visit Britain’s presentation at GPS 2020. Gastronomical experiences, cultural events, breathtaking landscapes and some of the most vibrant cities, the UK...
GPS 2020 Updates
Macao Tourism Presented The Best Macao Has To Offer In GPS 2020.
A dazzling destination with so much to offer tourists, Macao is the place to be. At GPS 2020, representatives from Macao Tourism showcased an informative presentation on all that Macao has to offer. Adventure sports, casinos and gorgeous landscapes,...
GPS 2020 Updates
First Day At Global Panorama Showcase 2020; Event Update
The first day of Global Panorama Showcase was an enthusiastic display of the latest experiences the travel and tourism industry has to offer.The day began with Harmandeep Singh Anand, Managing Director highlighting the importance of going green and environmental...
GPS 2020 Updates
All You Need To Know About GPS 2020, Nagpur
Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) is gearing up for its eighth edition in Nagpur. What began in 2013 as a single city event has now morphed into an eight-city event covering Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi & Pune. Growing...
SATTE 2020 Updates
SATTE 2020: Mr. Sunil Kumar, President of UFTAA, Discusses The Future Of The Organisation
Mr. Sunil Kumar, the president of UFTAA (Universal Federation of Travel Agents Associations), spoke to the Dope about his organization’s vision for the future and how important leadership and learning are within the travel industry.
What is UFTAA’s major focus?
A...