Columnist: Dr. Dileep M.R.

Tourism and hospitality industry hardly finds sufficient support from the Government, even when it is needed the most. Industry’s disenchantment in the wake of the neglect is not the first time: travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in India, despite having significant socio-economic contribution, get recurrent shocks of the negligence from the authorities much more often than other sectors. Akin to the global tourism sector, India’s leisure and recreation sector got shattered by the effects of the global pandemic. Yet, unlike in many other locations in the world, this sector got hurt deeply by the apathy of the authorities in offering ... Read more

Vaccine takes the centre stage of future plans of the still baffled and distressed tourism sector  Many raise eyebrows citing ethical concerns. Whilst inoculation initiatives are in place in many regions, hope rises like a phoenix from the ashes of the shattered dreams of tourism. May be the first time in the history of an economic sector of this magnitude, a vaccine becomes a solution for a recovery from a catastrophic crisis. Certainly it is not a panacea; still it provides a ray of hope. Of late, vaccine turns to be the mantra of tourism sector which is the hardest ... Read more

As tourism, the worst-hit sector during the pandemic, attempts revival; Biden’s policies can be catalytic. It was detrimental; ‘Trump Effect’, also termed ‘Trump Slump’ marred the US tourism’s growth prospects for a few years. Global tourism too faced a pinch of it. Far-reaching policies of the former President of the US could create havocs and uncertainty in the travel industry environment. As of now, there seems a sigh of relief as the new president is expected to have favorable policies and actions to bring US tourism back to the growth trajectory, along with lending a helping hand to the global ... Read more