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More exposure for Odisha

At PATA India Chapter’s Executive Meet, the travel trade from Odisha recommended to MOT to develop the Lake Chilika region and reduce GST on room tariff of ₹7,500 and above to attract more tourists to the state. Nisha Verma After the recent meeting of the PATA India Chapter Executive Committee, …

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Exciting times ahead for ICPB

India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has planned a line-up of interesting initiatives including the 12th Conventions India Conclave in Kochi. The association also plans to open two more State Chapters. Manas Dwivedi Organising a productive international roadshow with 118 MiCE buyers in Europe covering Paris, Brussels, Geneva and Zurich in …

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IATO discusses challenges upfront

IATO focused on its sub-committee proceedings and shared the progress with Services Export Promotion Council/Directorate General of Foreign Trade license renewal, visa fee and MOT Fam trip at its luncheon. TT Bureau The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) discussed the concerns of members, sub-committees and shared the progress that …

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Customer is king for Al Tawfeeq

With a mission to offer superior customer experience, Al Tawfeeq Travel, Doha, sets its service standards through a process of continuous training of its staff, reveals the company’s CEO, Rehan Ali Syed. Q. The last 10 years of Al Tawfeeq has been an eventful journey. What have been the key …

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ATOAI elects new team

The new office bearers and Executive Committee team of Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) were announced at its recently-concluded elections held at The Park Hotel, New Delhi. Kanchan Nath The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) has recently elected its new team in Delhi. While Capt Swadesh …

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IAAPI gears up for expo

The association gets ready for its 19th expo in Mumbai that will showcase exhibitors from 20 countries and attract decision-makers from the amusement, hospitality and entertainment industries. TT Bureau The Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries’ (IAAPI) 19th Amusement Expo, the biggest B2B exhibition on sourcing for the amusement …

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IATO adds members

With a new chairperson at the helm for Maharashtra Chapter, the association focuses on adding more members from the state and have a dialogue with the government about reducing the tax burden. Hazel Jain The new team of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently held its first meeting after …

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TAFI re-elects Chugh as Prez

Praveen Chugh has been re-elected unopposed as the President of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) for the term 2018-20. TT Bureau Electing its new Managing Committee for the 2018-20 term, TAFI has chosen Praveen Chugh of Business Travels as the President unopposed. Pradip Lulla from Cupid Travels & Tours is …

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FHRAI Convention in Lucknow

The three-day FHRAI Annual Convention, held recently at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre, witnessed 1150 registrations, over 1400 delegates in attendance and about 65 speakers for panel discussions. Kanchan Nath from Lucknow The recently-held 53rd FHRAI Annual Convention brought together many influential voices and iconic thought leaders, among other …

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TAAI Convention now in China

The 65th annual convention of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to take place in Kunming, China, from November 27-29, 2018. Manas Dwivedi The  Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has announced its 65th annual convention in the Kunming city of Yunnan province of China from November 27-29. …

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