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Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, in an interview with TravTalk, revealed that the association’s elections for the 2024-2026 term will be held along with the AGM before September end, while the elections for various TAAI chapters are being held across the country. She urged the government to support the association for …

The 7th Union Budget mentions about tourism but did not really meet the expectations of tourism and hospitality stakeholders with reduced overseas promotion allocation and no tax relief for the industry. TT Bureau The budget allocation for Ministry of Tourism was increased from Rs. 1,692.1 crore in 2023-2024 to Rs. …

The 39th IATO Annual Convention, to be organised in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, promises to showcase the state’s diverse cultural and natural heritage. With an emphasis on promoting lesser-known destinations and revitalising inbound tourism, the convention aims to position Madhya Pradesh prominently on the global tourism map. Janice …

Union Budget 2024 holds significant expectations for India’s travel and tourism sector. As the country aims for a target of US $1 trillion by 2047, industry experts have high hopes from the budget. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO IATO wants the export status to be given to our industry like the …

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) at its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) elects Peter Semone as the Chair of its Executive Board for the second term. Suman Pandey and Luzi Matzig have been elected as the Vice Chair and Secretary/ Treasurer, respectively. The board’s six-member committee includes SanJeet, Director, …

Observing rising cases of online frauds among the trade, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) plans to organise a knowledge session on cybercrime and cyber laws for its members so that they can be forewarned and take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents, especially when multiple staff members are making …

The future of tourism in the Eastern Region will depend on how effectively stakeholders collaborate to address challenges, while balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations. Eastern regions may need to tweak their offerings to cater to diverse traveller segments, says Manav Soni, Chairman, Eastern India, TAAI. The future …

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) chapters are working towards helping its members reach a common goal – their empowerment, says Ajay Prakash, the National President of the association. Sharing updates about the long-pending TAFI Annual Convention, Prakash says that they are in talks with three destinations for the same, …

Tourism industry has been experiencing an upward trajectory globally. However, India’s inbound tourism sector is yet to reclaim its glory enjoyed a few years ago. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, underscores the challenges hindering the country from attaining the much-needed boost, while also highlighting the efforts made by the association over …

Being a people’s person, patience, and effective communication are some of the top skills required to succeed in travel and tourism business, say experienced travel operators in unison. Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI The travel industry is all about people, and about fulfilling their dreams and helping them create memories while …