OCTOBER 01 2023

Bleisure Beckons: When Business Travellers Take Time off Work

A portmanteau of business and leisure, rapid growth of bleisure in the last two years reflects the evolution of travel and brings hope to the hospitality and tourism industry

Shreya Cheema - October 01, 2023

Penned To Perfection

Corporate travel can be made more meaningful by 'staying a little longer', a catchphrase that tourism boards worldwide use to entice business travellers to extend their stay

Anindita Ghosh - October 01, 2023

Corporate Travel Zooms Out to Reality: Aashish Gupta

MICE segments of corporate travel have demonstrated robust signs of growth

Aashish Gupta - October 01, 2023

The Social Introvert

Amit Choudhary, chief operating officer of IT services major Wipro, is a self-confessed introvert who loves planning most of his non-work activities, be they golfing, skiing, playing board games or watching movies, around his family and friends

Chitra Nair - October 01, 2023

Luxury Playthings for the Globetrotter

From opulent gadgets to high-end leisure essentials, some products are passport to a refined globetrotting experience. Here are a few that travellers should invest in

Kartikeya Shankar - October 01, 2023

Teeing Off: The Subtle Draw of Golf Course Beyond the Game

Golfing destinations are not just for professional golfers. Their exquisite and serene locations provide a perfect opportunity for family holidays as well as corporate gatherings. While there are several popular international destinations that offer golf holidays, India is fast catching up

Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay - October 01, 2023

By the End of FY24, Our National Highway Network Will Be Equivalent to the Road Network of the USA: Nitin Gadkari

Roads are important for the growth of the country, says the Union minister of road transport and highways, as he explains the government's thrust on infrastructure development

Neeraj Thakur

& Rajat Mishra  - October 01, 2023

India’s MICE Market Needs an Uplift: Diwan Gautam Anand

Attracting foreign delegates also requires adequate transportation infrastructure, such as well-connected airports

Diwan Gautam Anand - October 01, 2023

Hospitality Sector Shows Responsibility Even As Government Looks Away: M.P. Bezbaruah

The Indian hospitality sector carried the spirit of partnership during Covid-19, which can be considered the worst phase in its history

M.P. Bezbaruah - October 01, 2023

The Corporate Travel Conundrum

While revenue-generating travel is taking priority, internal trips and get-togethers are increasingly being questioned and challenged

Nitin Chaudhary - October 01, 2023

Jetsetter’s Guide To Business Travel

Business travel is an important pillar of the tourism sector. Navjit Ahluwalia, senior vice president and India head of hospitality behemoth Hilton, lists his top five preferred business travel destinations, each offering a mix of economic vitality, cultural richness and infrastructure

Praycation: Religion to the Rescue of Covid-Battered Travel Sector

By investing in the development of pilgrimage destinations, governments are harnessing the potential of religious tourism as a growth driver for the overall tourism sector. At the same time, it is good politics too

Rajat Mishra  - October 01, 2023

Lands That Mean Business

Whether it is the bustling business districts of France, the tech-driven atmosphere of Ireland or the financial powerhouses of Germany and the US, each destination offers unique advantages for business travellers

Kartikeya Shankar - October 01, 2023

IDFC First is Digitally Savvy, Knows Customers Well to Build Services Around Their Needs: Madhivanan Balakrishnan

The executive director and chief operating officer of IDFC First Bank talks about its commitment to its customers and how it has employed its digital savviness to improve its services

Suchetana Ray

& Nidhi Sinha - October 01, 2023

The Reasons Why Travellers Love Business Districts Around the World

Business districts worldwide are often associated with soaring skyscrapers and a fast-paced corporate atmosphere. However, these bustling concrete jungles also hold hidden entertainment gems waiting to be discovered

Kartikeya Shankar - October 01, 2023