Seeking to unlock the growth potential of India’s tourism and hospitality industry, the NITI Aayog has recommended a series of reforms, including introduction of a multiple-entry Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) regime for travellers from select countries, hassle-free grant, and renewal of licences for tourism and hospitality businesses to reduce compliance burdens. Its report states in its implementation roadmap that the state tourism department may remove minimum capital requirement to register as a tour operator.
With over 17 years of experience in the B2B travel and hospitality sector, she brings deep insight into travel trade dynamics, industry challenges and market developments. She holds an MA in English Literature and a Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, which underpin her strong editorial expertise. An avid nature enthusiast, she prefers outdoor and adventure-led travel, including hiking and trekking.

