QUICK SHOTS
Your most unexpected skill outside travel?
Cooking, without a doubt. I specialise in Mediterranean, Oriental, and North Frontier Mughlai cuisines.
A destination that pleasantly surprised you?
Singapore, Germany, and of course the Maldives have each surprised me in different ways.
The travel buzzword you’re officially tired of hearing?
Honestly, I never get tired of the word travel; I only get tired of it being reduced to a trend.
Your go-to travel hack that always works?
My best travel hack is beautifully unglamorous: be on time, and always know exactly where your passport and visas are.
If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?
“Go the Distance” from Hercules (1997)
-Satyeash Pai, Co-Founder, TAWILUSH
GITB 2026 honours Industry excellence
The second day of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2026 featured the inaugural Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards, recognising innovation across India’s travel sector. The awards were adjudicated by an eminent jury including Arvind Singh, Ravi Gosain, Meena Bhatia, Ankush Nijhawan, and Lakshmi Sarath covering 23 categories across hospitality, tourism boards, digital platforms, MICE, sustainability, and leadership excellence.
Ethiopian Airlines bags triple honour at PAX Awards
Ethiopian Airlines secured three accolades at the PAX Readership Awards 2026 held in Hamburg. The airline was recognised for Outstanding Food Service in Africa, Best Overall Passenger Experience in Africa, and Best Children’s Amenity Kit, reinforcing its commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction across its global network.
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