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Fatigue, pent-up demand motivating 89% Indians to resume travel: Survey
A combination of lockdown fatigue and strong pent-up demand, coupled with positive sentiment due to announcements about the vaccine saw 89% respondents displaying keen interest to resume travel
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Thomas Cook India, SOTC collaborate with WelcomHeritage Hotels
Travel services firm Thomas Cook India on Monday said it along with its arm SOTC has collaborated with WelcomHeritage Hotels to introduce holiday experiences across India. The portfolio features a blend of palaces, forts, havelis and wellness and wildlife resorts. The heritage stays are spread across 40 locales from Srinagar, Gangtok, Dharamshala, Corbett, Nainital, Palampur, Amritsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore to Pench,Chandrapur, Ooty, Coorg, among others, Thomas Cook India said in a filing to the BSE. "Limited reopening of borders has put the spotlight firmly on Destination India and we are delighted to partner with the WelcomHeritage Hotels to catalyse domestic tourism,"Thomas Cook (India) President & Country Head Holidays, MICE, VisaRajeev Kale said. In a similar vein, SOTC Travel, Leisure, President & Country Head Daniel D'souza said, "We are delighted to have associated with WelcomHeritage Hotels to feature the finest traditions of heritage and hospitality in ...
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Govt eases entry restrictions for overseas Indians, business visitors
Move will not have much impact on flight and hotel occupancies as curbs continue on leisure travel
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Consumers come to grips with 'new normal' as Covid-19 cases rise in country
From groceries to electronics, consumers are more willing to buy online as compared to three months back
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We're seeing huge demand from ecommerce, BFSI, says Startek's Rajiv Ahuja
"The future of work, according to me, will be hybrid -- work from home and brick and mortar."
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Canada extends deal to keep US border closed till Oct 21 due to Covid-19
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday they will continue to base the decision on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe
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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to lift travel restrictions from Jan 2021
Saudi Arabia has announced that it will lift travel restrictions from January 2021
Spain persuades Britain govt to put some areas on safe travel list
Spain is trying to persuade the British government to put some Spanish regions on its safe travel list
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Italy extends coronavirus state of emergency to October 15 to check spread
The current state of emergency is set to expire on Friday
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Unlock 2: No pass needed for inter-state travel, says Home Secy to states
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla made it clear that there shall be absolutely no hindrance in inter-state or intra-state movements of individuals or goods. No separate passes will be required
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Coronavirus effects likely to accelerate energy transition: Moody's
Recessionary forces and weaker long term growth expectations will place pressure on both corporate and household demand
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Researchers urge govt to create common data portal for migrants' travel
The researchers pointed out, there is wide confusion among workers, despite the railways running Shramik Special trains to ferry them home since May 1
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Stranded migrants, students can now go home, but process is not that easy!
Here's how you can commute interstate according to the recent guidelines released by the central government
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With new, stricter norms, how Covid-19 will forever change the way we fly
A seismic shift is underway as the world's airlines reassess their operations and how they will look emerging from the crisis
With new, stricter norms, how Covid-19 will forever change the way we fly
A seismic shift is underway as the world's airlines reassess their operations and how they will look emerging from the crisis
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Covid-19 impact: Travel, hospitality stare at revenue loss of Rs 5 trillion
With 40 million jobs at risk, the industry has sought a bailout package
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US imposes international travel restrictions after first coronavirus death
The United States also advised its citizens not to travel to parts of South Korea and Italy, from where reports of coronavirus have appeared
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Soaking it up in San Diego
Indian visitors ought to consider it more seriously, and not just for its sights
Family planning to travel: Expert answers all health insurance queries
Will you be covered by health insurance in case if you participate in an adventure activity like paragliding, trekking?
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Most popular travel destinations of 2019: Delhi enters top 10 club
The Top 100 City Destinations report from global market research company Euromonitor International shows Asian destinations dominating the list, with over 40 entries
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