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Friday with Firdosh | August 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Recently a huge uproar was brewing over social media about the questionable behavior of the tourists and that of the stakeholders who handle these tourists during game viewing activities in East Africa. It mainly pertained to the great...
Friday with Firdosh | June 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Back in 2018 when our industry was riding high and airline profits were rolling in, I had briefly written about the invention of 'standing berths' on airplanes which would create an estimated 20% additional capacity on flights. I've always...
Friday with Firdosh | May 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Apologies that my monthly letter didn’t turn up on last week’s first Friday of the month. Well, sometimes stuff just happens, which in my case was a hectic and time-consuming conference all last week that just didn’t allow time for the...
Friday with Firdosh | April 2025
Dear Colleagues & Friends, Today I'll share my thoughts on where we are headed as our industry continues to evolve. In 2026, several destinations are poised to become the next big thing, driven by new flight routes, sustainable tourism initiatives and a growing...
Friday with Firdosh | March 2025
Dear Colleagues & Friends, Spring is in the air! With the changing of season and the clocks springing forward by an hour this weekend, life seems to be taking a turn for the better! For me, this is also a special time of the year as our community begins to prepare...
Friday with Firdosh | February 2025
Dear Colleagues & Friends, To this day, if you hail from the Indian sub-continent or from South-east Asia, astrology exerts a formidable influence on your life. On Day One, parents use the services of professional astrologers who will determine the position of...
Friday with Firdosh | January 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Once again, wishing you and your families a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. During December every year, the press, social media, and our industry veterans, all gaze into their 'Crystal balls' for a glimpse of what each new...