Tag Archives: EM Najeeb

Skill development aids survival

Realising the need for skill development in the travel industry today, senior members of IATO share their view on the importance of new-age skills in the use of technology to pave the way for survival of travel companies. Technology alone cannot guarantee success, they feel. Zia Siddiqui, EC Liaison, Skill …

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IATO clarifies RCM issues

During its latest monthly interactive luncheon meeting in New Delhi, IATO briefed members about Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) through a presentation and updated them through in-house announcements. Manas Dwivedi Interacting with members at the recently-held luncheon after the successful conclusion of the convention in Kolkata, Indian Association of Tour Operators …

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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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ME shot to medical tourism

As a growing sector in India, medical tourism has now been taken over by hospitals and corporate houses, although it was started by tour operators. India receives good numbers from the Middle East, and this growth is aided by state-of-the-art medical facilities and 30-day e-visa facility for selected countries. TT …

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1 year of GST: Sore still?

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect in July 2017 and shook the entire travel industry. While many said that it simplified processes, others believed that it deviated from the ‘One nation One tax’ idea. TT Bureau EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, Indian Association of Tour Operators “A …

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IATO set for convention

EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, Indian Association of Tour Operators, speaks at length about various initiatives and the upcoming convention. TT Bureau Q. What is the latest update at IATO? What is the association currently working on? IATO is pursuing its objectives of working for the professional welfare of the …

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Resounding applause to PAP move

The relaxation of Protected Area Permit (PAP) by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would not only mean lesser processes for the visiting foreigners, but also for inbound agents. Here is what they have to… Nisha Verma Jatinder Pal Singh Taneja, Hon. Secretary, PATA India and Managing Director, Travel Spirit International …

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IATO’s new team for 2018-20

On April 28, IATO voted a new team to power. Pronab Sarkar and Rajeev Mehra were re-elected unopposed as President and Vice President respectively, while EM Najeeb was elected the new Senior Vice-President. TT Bureau Pronab Sarkar, Swagatam Tours, has been re-elected as the President unopposed, while Rajiv Mehra, Uday …

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Keeping inbound flag flying high

Lauding the recently held TAAI Convention in Srinagar, EM Najeeb, India Travel Award Winner and MD, Air Travel Enterprises India, said that the right promotion, change of perception and enabling environment by the government is key to growth of tourism in the country. TT Bureau MOT, an enabler Lauding the …

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Travel agents bid goodbye to 2017

TT BUREAU Sandeep Dwivedi, Chief Operating Officer, InterGlobe Technology Quotient, India Travel Award winner The last few years have redefined our approach as a travel technology company. Our matchless offering from 400+ airlines, 670,000+ hotel properties, 35,000 car rental locations, 61 cruise and tour operators, and 12 rail booking providers …

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