Associations

Blueprint to sell Brand India

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is geared up for its annual convention, which is packed with ideas and activities to not only motivate the members, but also guide them for future recovery. Nisha Verma The state governments and stalwarts of the travel industry will participate in the 36th …

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UP ramping up tourism infra

Uttar Pradesh government is making rigorous efforts in improving the state infrastructure and connectivity to promote tourism. The government has made a master plan to develop new hotels, roads, airports and rail connectivity to facilitate tourism. Janice Alyosius India is popular for its cultural and traditional tourism and Uttar Pradesh …

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Gearing up to talk tourism

EM Najeeb, Sr. Vice President, IATO, has been announced as the Chairman for the 36th IATO Annual Convention to be held at the Leela Gandhinagar, for which Rajnish Kaistha, Honorary Secretary, IATO, is the Co-Chairperson. With new ideas and different topics planned for the convention, it will set in a …

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IATO to drive tourism in Gujarat

Because of its efficient policy implementation process, in past two to three years, Gujarat inspite of COVID-19, has received 40 to 50 per cent of the FDI that came to India. Janice Alyosius The Indian Association of Tour Operators’ (IATO) hosted a luncheon meeting recently with Hareet Shukla, Secretary, Gujarat …

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Education course launched

FHRAI–IHM in collaboration with regional associations have launched scholarship scheme for the children of employees of the member establishments of FHRAI and its regional Associations. The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration with its regional associations, has announced the launch of a scholarship programme for …

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IATA needs to pull up its socks

Ajay Prakash, President, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), says that some airlines are not giving capping to a large number of agents, which is bizarre. International Air Transport Association (IATA), therefore, needs to pull up its socks and tell its airline members to follow the associaton’s resolution. Hazel Jain …

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ADTOI aspires for sustainability

ADTOI is encouraging people to undertake travel and arranging programmes to build confidence among travellers and usher in a new era for the tourism sector through planning, managing, and developing tourism activities sustainably. The association is focusing on promoting tourism-related activities in a sustainable manner. Janice Alyosius When asked about …

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TATA AIG guarantees travel in peace

  Buying travel insurance is a smart way to guard against the unexpected, but making sure that some essential coverages are included in the policy should be considered before buying insurance. TATA AIG Insurance offers customised travel insurance policies suitable for various individuals. Janice Alyosius Investing in travel insurance is …

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WTM’s collaborative venture

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will once again sponsor the International Media Centre at WTM London2021, helping to get the message out to the world’s press that travel and tourism are on the rise. The GNTO has sponsored the International Media Centre for the past 13 years, having first …

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We must rejuvenate M!CE travel

  The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Eastern India (HRAEI) elects a new leadership team and wants to revive the MICE segment. However, the association continues to struggle to get some relaxation on property tax as well as excise license fees despite making several requests to all state governments. Hazel …

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