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Sharing his view with the Minister, PP Khanna, President, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), said that his primary concern is the cash flow issue for the small and medium tour operators. Responding to the concern, the Minister said detailed recommendations have already been sent to the Ministry …

President of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), Captain Swadesh Kumar, in discussion with the Tourism Minister, briefed about various issues the industry is currently facing. He said that the meeting was really good and positive. “We are really happy after meeting the Tourism Minister who was very …

A united delegation of four travel trade associations – IATO, ADTOI, ATOAI and OTOAI – met the Tourism Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel, in Delhi to discuss various grievances faced by tour operators amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister heard out the delegation and also addressed issues individually faced by …

In a candid conversation with TRAVTALK, Riaz Munshi, President, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), says that the important tip for outbound tour operators is to keep a positive outlook and not let pessimism dominate. He says business should now be knowledge-driven and not based on price. Manas Dwivedi …

By virtue of its location in India, the Northeast region has a different set of demands from the rest of the country. Arijit Purkayastha, Chapter Chairman (Northeast), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India, lists down some of them, both for the short term as well as the long term. …

Jyoti Mayal, President, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), shares that they have suggested to the Ministry of Civil Aviation to come up with a win-win solution for both airlines and agents, so each can brave the impact of COVID-19 on their business. Only a coordinated strategy and cooperation between …

Under the prevailing conditions of the nationwide lockdown, IATO has decided it best to postpone its annual election and may conduct it online. Another meeting is scheduled for June-end, where an informed decision will be taken. Manas Dwivedi For the second time this year, the Indian Association of Tour Operators …

PP Khanna, President, ADTOI, claims that amid the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown, they’ve been educating their members on destinations to help promote domestic tourism better. While the industry talks about domestic tourism, ADTOI is taking the lead in educating its members on different destinations and hotels, claims PP …

EM Najeeb, Chairman & MD, Air Travel Enterprises (ATE) and Senior VP, IATO, believes that domestic tourism and M!CE would be the first to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Nisha Verma With the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns having created an unprecedented crisis for tourism all over the world, including …

Giving inbound agents a lot of hope, NS Rathor, Chairman, Western Region, IATO, says that the North American tourists will probably start travelling to India first and that he has already started receiving inquiries for December 2020 – January 2021. Hazel Jain When will the international borders open and tourist …