Rohit Kaul
India’s tedious recovery
A fresh explosion of Covid-19 cases in India has extended the destination's road to recovery, upsetting travel and tourism players' efforts to rebuild both...
India’s second Covid wave puts hospitality recovery at risk
Green shoots sprouting in India's domestic tourism market has been curtailed by renewed restrictions to stem a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, leaving hospitality players...
India mulls e-tourist visa facility restart
The Indian government is planning to resume the country's e-tourist visa facility and scheduled international flights in phases, with priority given to countries that...
Uncertain travel recovery for 2021 plagues Indian stakeholders
Amid less-than-rosy prospects for a significant rebound in international tourism for 2021, Indian tourism stakeholders continue to keep their eyes trained on the domestic...
Indian outbound agents in dire straits as local infections soar
With over four million Covid-19 cases, India is now the second nation worst hit by the pandemic, rendering its residents among the least welcomed...
Air India calls travel agents out for overpricing repatriation fares
The Indian government's biggest repatriation operation dubbed Vande Bharat Mission, which is being operated by Air India, has created a deep rift between the...
Thomas Cook India takes over dnata Travel’s corporate portfolio
Thomas Cook India has signed an agreement with dnata Travel to take over the latter's corporate travel business portfolio and serve its existing clients...
India agents petition for expedited airfare refunds
The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of India, calling for the powers to order airlines...
Indian hoteliers plan domestic revival as government eases lockdown
Hoteliers in India are looking to the local travel market for a business revival as the government lifts restrictions on hotel operations in safe...
State restrictions clip Indian aviation’s wings
With India resuming domestic flights, stringent measures taken by state governments like mandatory quarantine and need for Covid-negative certification are acting as deterrents for...
