Express TravelWorld spoke to the new generation travel leaders to get their vision and how they plan to take their legacy forward.
KANIKA GANDHI
FOUNDER, PANGEATRAVEL
Gen Nxt thought: We have risen above challenges
Primary motivator to pursue your professional goals in the travel and tourism sector?
It all started with my friends turning to me for travel advice. They knew I had access to resources and information passed on to me by mother, Dimple Gandhi who is a travel agent and Director at Cutting Edge. Although I had an MBA and was a business consultant, I enjoyed doing this a lot more and naturally moved towards the travel and tourism industry. I recently started Pangea Travel to focus exclusively on the high-end, discerning traveller and am creating some unique and luxurious travel experiences for my clients.
An observation about the industry, either challenge or an opportunity?
The travel industry has undergone a major change after the internet. Online forums and websites bombard prospective travellers with open access information about travel, places, etc. While some might say this has been challenging, we at Pangea have risen above it. If anything, it has been a great opportunity to use this as an information base to create curated and personalised trips for our clients. Since Pangea is all about luxury travel, our clients appreciate the expertise and thought we put into each of their trips. Good agents offering good services are valuable.
Vision for the business?
This story is from the February 2019 edition of Express Travelworld.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2019 edition of Express Travelworld.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
A New Bird Is In The Air
Garuda, named after the mythical bird, and the national airline of Indonesia, has recently launched its Mumbai-Jakarta service. The thrice weekly service is expected to attract Indian tourists who wish to experience the archipelago's varied treasures.
A CSR Day
ITB Berlin highlights corporate social responsibility in tourism again.
IGH: A Successful Partnership
INTERGLOBE Hotels (IGH) is a partnership between InterGlobe Enterprises and Accor Asia Pacific to develop ibis hotels across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Monsoon Adrenaline
The monsoon period especially in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra turns into a perfect spot for adventure enthusiasts.
The Many Facets Of Thailand
Thailand as a destination continuously reinvents itself with new products which are of great draw for repeat travellers. The recent Mega Familiarisation trip effectively showcased many of these new attractions in the country, for the Indian market
we have received a phenomenal response
neeraj khandelwal, founder & partner, in the box space, talks about the unique concept of using shipping containers for hospitality and restaurant projects.
upscale serenity
located in a serene lane of koregaon park, marriott suites pune is the first in india, and the sixth in the world. subhash sinha, gm, marriott suites pune talks about the many unique features of the property that attract both long stay expatriate guests and short stay weekend visitors from neighbouring cities
Talking Digitalisation In The Mother City
Affectionately called Mother City by South Africans, Cape Town was the venue of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI)'s fourth convention. As the theme of the convention was very modern - 'Digitalisation- The way forward', hosting it in this province with a colonial history was a perfect blend of the old and the new.
Wonders Of The Western Cape
The Western Cape, a South African province with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, is best known for the port city of Cape Town which is very popular with Indian visitors. But beyond that, there are other hidden treasures like Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn on Route 62 that are worth including in South African itineraries
ICPB: Kolkata Calling
The 11th ICPB (India Convention Promotion Bureau) convention concluded on a positive note in Kolkata recently, with the opening of the first ICPB State Chapter, and showcased the MICE potential of eastern India.
