ASSOCIATIONS

IATO to elect new team in April

Come April 28, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) will elect its new team under the supervision of Akshay Kumar, Vice Chairman, FAITH, who will be the Returning Officer for the election. TT Bureau The recent luncheon meeting of IATO saw full attendance by members and representation from the …

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TAAI Convention returns to J&K

The 64th TAAI Convention is set to be hosted in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir from March 27-30, 2018, at SKICC. The state will be hosting TAAI convention for the eighth time with hopes to rekindle positive sentiments and confidence among travellers. TT Bureau The theme of this year’s convention is …

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Future of J&K post Convention

“This convention is a comprehensive programme providing networking in all aspects of tourism. The schedule is designed to provide value to our members. Besides networking, the most important benefit we are looking forward to is to showcase Kashmir as a fascinating and safe destination. Our colleagues in Srinagar have become …

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Renewed optimism about Srinagar

TAAI’s State Chapter heads believe that taking the convention to Jammu & Kashmir is a bold move by the association, and with so many agents under one roof, tourism to the state shall surely boom. The state leaders share their opinions in showcasing the Valley in the right perspective. TT …

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Focus on training and workshops

The regional chapters of TAAI are trying their best to uplift members through workshops and training programmes along with helping them face challenges, both local and IATA-related. Here’s how… TT Bureau “The TAAI Convention 2018 in Srinagar will offer a first- hand experience of the destination to members and allow …

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SriLankan salutes its Ironman

As part of its CSR activity, SriLankan Airlines steadfastly supported the sporting career of its employee and visually-impaired athlete Khalid Oshman. TT Bureau The entire staff of SriLankan Airlines salutes its colleague, Khalid Oshman, the visually-impaired athlete who took on the tremendous challenge of the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon World Championship …

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It’s tee-off time in Srinagar!

Rajan Sehgal, MC Member and Chairman— Public Relations & Allied Services, TAAI, spills the beans on what golf enthusiasts can expect during the TAAI Convention in Srinagar. TT Bureau Offering a showcase of the golfing facilities in Srinagar. TAAI will be opening its convention with a press conference at The Royal …

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Pushing for a level-playing field

The TAAI Managing Committee is leaving no stone unturned to not only do justice to the various roles they have been assigned under new positions, but also ensure that the Srinagar convention benefits both its members, travel agents in the state as as well as the destination. Nisha Verma “The …

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Promising growth and innovation

The TAAI office bearers, Sanjay Narula, Vice President; Jyoti Mayal, Secretary General; and Imtiaz Qureshi, Treasurer, tell TRAVTALK what it took to put together the convention in Jammu and Kashmir and how the association is set to alter tourists’ perception of Kashmir as a destination. Convention and Theme “For years, …

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A walk down memory lane

India Travel Award winner Krishan Kumar Amla, Chairman & Managing Director, Broadway Enterprises, reminisces the 1988 TAAI convention in the Valley by penning down some fond memories and anecdotes for TRAVTALK. TAAI is now all set to host its 64th convention in Srinagar. Srinagar probably has the distinction of hosting …

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