The National Tourism Policy, which had been in the pipeline for a long time, is now under the observation of various trade associations, as the Ministry of Tourism seeks suggestions and feedback from them. TRAVTALK spoke to association heads to understand the recommendations they plan to make. Subhash Goyal, Secretary …
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The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has given its recommendations to the Ministry of Tourism on issues faced by its members, and also appealed for a change in guidelines under MDA and recognition to tour operators. Rajesh Mudgill, Honorary Secretary, IATO, shares more details. Manas Dwivedi During a virtual …
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The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day, themed ‘Tourism and Rural Development’, will celebrate the unique role that the sector plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage. Manas Dwivedi Celebrated on September 27 every year, World Tourism Day is counted as one of …
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Rajan Sehgal, Managing Committee Member, TAAI and Chairman, Indian Golf Tourism Association (IGTA), claims that with international travel restrictions in place, golf tourism will be in demand post-monsoon and India should look at promoting it. He adds that even film tourism holds great potential as a driver for domestic travel. …
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Worried that the upcoming tourist season is not a dampener, the Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) requests the state government to announce policies that will allow charter flights from international markets. Hazel Jain After getting some sort of relief from the Centre on electricity charges for two months, …
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With regular follow-ups from Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), airport entry passes for tour operators have been acceded by the Ministry of Civil Aviation as per information received from Ministry of Tourism. While the revised criteria for number of passes to be issued has been announced, detailed guidelines are …
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Thirty six registered trade associations representing different sectors of the travel and hospitality industries in Kerala have unanimously decided to continue under one umbrella organisation – the Confederation of Kerala Tourism Industry (CKTI). The Confederation has re-elected EM Najeeb, Chairman, ATE group; Senior Vice President, IATO and Former President of …
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Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President of FHRAI and President of HRAWI, pleads the authorities to take the hospitality industry seriously and to stop perceiving it as elitist but recognise its capability and potential. Hotels, he says, are the backbone of tourism and without them, tourism itself cannot bounce back. Hazel …
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Taking a step further in their discussion on travel agent issues, TAAI recently met the civil aviation minister. In fact, both TAFI and TAAI have already individually written to MoCA and Air India regarding their concerns, seeking redressal. Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, had a joint meeting with Hardeep Singh Puri, …
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At PATA India Chapter’s webinar ‘Tourism, the economic PowerHouse in an evolving landscape’, Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA, assessed the potential risk that opening of air travel bubbles could pose to the citizens of the destination, while also sharing a useful tip for agents. Nisha Verma Mario Hardy is of the …
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