Covid-19 impact on tourism: The second wave brings shadows on hopes
Like the rest of the sectors, Covid-19 impact on tourism too has been huge. Indian tourism industry too is no different. The country is witnessing
Hello hunger, my old friend…
By Avik Chattopadhyay Despite close to 14% of India’s population, at around 190 million people going hungry every day, the country is accounted for 68.7
Hills now and hills then: Changing faces of homestay tourism and Teesta river
The homestay tourism business model and nature of the Teesta river in the Darjeeling hills region have witnessed a drastic change in the last few
Lepchakha: Into the woods, where the Queen of Dooars reigns
Lepchakha, a serene Drukpa hamlet in the lap of hills and forest of Dooars has earned popularity among the weekend backpackers for its beauty. There
What’s the way forward for wedding tourism in India
By Dilip Chenoy Wedding tourism – a seemingly new form of tourism is causing a lot of excitement in the Indian tourism and hospitality industry.
To (m)eat or not to (m)eat! A non-vegetarian’s dilemma
By Avik Chattopadhyay To eat veg or non-veg, to eat meat or not, to eat fish or not – These have been the dilemmas for
West Bengal tourism industry optimistic with improving Covid situation
West Bengal tourism industry is witnessing a revival in activities and business since the festival season. The Covid-19 crisis has hammered the tourism industry severely
Comfort food: Maggi, Milkmaid, and the Mess!
By Avik Chattopadhyay Many of us have fond memories of our hostel life. Alongside everything else of that phase, comfort foods like Maggi-on-bread and Milkmaid-on-bread
Budget 2021 for the tourism industry: Happy to be unbiased
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Budget 2021 on Monday. What was in it for the tourism industry? Will I be stamped as abnormal
Save Indian tourism industry: Tourism lives matter
The Indian tourism industry has been suffering due to the crisis arisen by the Covid-19 pandemic. The government inaction has multiplied the woe. Is GST