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  • The travel and hospitality industry has come to a complete standstill, and the effects are far-reaching, says Editor Divia Thani

    Huma Qureshi powers Conde Nast Traveller tribute to travel & hospitality biz

    By A Correspondent

     

    Travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller India has created a video with a voiceover by actor Huma Qureshi paying tribute to the travel and hospitality industry which despite taking the worst hit due to the Covid-19 outbreak have rallied together to help everyone in their time of need.

     

    Notes a communique: “India’s travel and tourism industry accounts for almost 10 percent of the country’s GDP and eight percent of total employment, so it’s been a particularly rough time for airlines, hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and all the millions of people working within them. And yet, in the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen so many of them rise to this universal challenge we are all facing, and going beyond the call of duty which includes Air-India, Spice Jet, Indigo, Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, The Park Hotels, The Lalit Group, Marriott Hotels, Accor, Oberoi Hotels, The Leela, Zorawar Kalra, NRAI (The National Restaurant Association of India), Riyaz Amlani, Aditya Ghosh and Make My Trip.”

     

    Said Divia Thani, Editor of Conde Nast Traveller India: “The travel and hospitality industry has come to a complete standstill, and the effects are far-reaching. Despite their being in survival mode, we have seen an absolute outpouring of kindness, generosity and consideration for others from the industry—from airlines, hotels, and restaurants. They’re putting themselves at risk to help those who need it most, including healthcare workers, police, orphanages, senior citizens, and day labourers. This service industry is demonstrating that this is the true heart of Indian hospitality. We truly feel privileged to work as partners to them and wanted to celebrate and showcase their initiatives via this video, which we managed to put together as a team while working from home. It’s just our way of paying tribute to them, and we’ve been overwhelmed by the response it’s received from Bollywood stars like Huma Qureshi (who kindly provided the voiceover), Sabyasachi Mukherjee and so many others who love and recognise the true spirit of travel and hospitality.”

     

     

  • The portal is positioned as a one-stop destination and resource for the digital-savvy Indian traveller, whether they are looking for travel within India or abroad

    Conde Nast unveils travel-friendly digital offering

    By a correspondent

     

    Condé Nast Traveller India has unveiled its digital version via cntraveller.in. The portal is positioned as a one-stop destination and resource for the digital-savvy Indian traveller, whether they are looking for travel within India or abroad.

     

    The revamped website comes with a slew of brand new features, including being ‘device-responsive’, that is optimized for browsing on PC, laptop, tablet or mobile; updated city guides boasting a new Insider’s section for the ultimate tips from locals in-the-know; daily news and deals; interactive toolbars where travellers can share stories, photographs, guides and advice on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more.

     

    Commenting on the new website, Divia Thani Daswani, Editor, Condé Nast Traveller India, said, “Travel and technology are inseparable. Until now, the tech-savvy Indian audience has visited travel websites only to book tickets or research trips. Now, for the first time, they can experience and engage with high-quality content, specifically created for the Indian traveller. Whether you’re planning your vacation or looking to make the most of a business trip-or simply looking for some armchair travel, www.cntraveller.in is the new destination for anyone with a love of travel. Theme-based content that is updated regularly, expert tips and timely news will ensure that Condé Nast Traveller India continues to be the Last Word in Travel, even in its digital avatar. Remember; go here before you go anywhere.”

     

    The new cntraveller.in launches with ‘The Travel Bucket List’ that captures the bucket lists of 20 varied and well-travelled personalities with an aim to inspire one and all. From artist Bose Krishnamachari’s suggestions for an arty holiday, to Fatima Bhutto’s list of the most beautiful cities your embassy may warn you against visiting, the Bucket Lists are showcased in exciting ways-be it in the form of features, stunning visuals or slideshows. Other contributors include Masterchef’s Matt Preston, Suhel Seth, CNN’s Richard Quest, actress Parineeti Chopra, photographer Steve McCurry, and singer Monica Dogra among others.