Tag Archives: Meenakshi Sharma

MOT to address TCS issue

With reinforced confidence after the recent budget allocated to MOT and a plan in place, the ministry is now looking to address the industry’s concerns over TCS and other issues. Meenakshi Sharma, Director General, Tourism, says they will work hand-in-hand with trade. Nisha Verma Upbeat about the budget allocated to …

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IATO all for small operators

IATO is in talks with the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) to revise the guidelines of approval of inbound tour operators, allowing members with low turnover to also be recognised by the government. Nisha Verma The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently organised its monthly luncheon, where it shared industry …

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IITF online from January 1

Meenakshi Sharma, Director General – Tourism, Government of India, shares that the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) certification is commencing its first module from January 1. Nisha Verma and Manas Dwivedi The tourism sector is highly dependent on skill development, claims Meenakshi Sharma. “We all know that tourism is one …

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2nd Tourism PowerHouse in Dec

PATA India Tourism PowerHouse will be held on December 6 at The Park, New Delhi. The theme this year is ‘India Tourism – The Big Leap Forward’. Imminent speakers from the industry have been invited to take the stage at the event. TT Bureau The focus of PATA India Tourism …

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MOT keeps busy with schemes

MOT’s Incredible India Tourism Facilitator Certification (IITFC) will launch in the first week of January 2020, and registration for the same would begin from the last week of December. Nisha Verma Meenakshi Sharma, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, recently addressed PATA India Chapter members at their eighth Outlook & …

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Paryatan Parv aids tourism

Meenakshi Sharma, Director General – Tourism, Government of India, says that in the last three years, Paryatan Parv has made a mark for itself in promoting domestic tourism. At this year’s edition, Ministry of Tourism also launched its audio guide facility, Audio Odigos, presently available at 12 sites. Nisha Verma …

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PATA India elects new team

Chaired by Yogendra Tripathi, Secretary — Tourism, the newly-elected team of PATA India Chapter has a busy year ahead. Its upcoming events include the Update & Outlook Meeting and Tourism Powerhouse. Nisha Verma PATA India Chapter recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Park New Delhi, where it …

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MOT promotes Gandhi circuit

The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) will be promoting the Gandhi Gramin Tourism Circuit to highlight and showcase the life and times of the Father of the Nation. The ministry is also roping in IATO to actively promote these circuits. Manas Dwivedi As part of celebrity the 150th anniversary of Mahatma …

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India made affordable for all

A reduced e-Tourist Visa fee, a lower GST rate for hotels and the annual India Tourism Mart are helping create an ideal environment for the growth of the industry. The true impact, however, is yet to be seen. Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism and Culture, Government of …

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MOT focuses on China

Ministry of Tourism aims to increase its share in the Chinese outbound market by participating in key events. TT Bureau Meenakshi Sharma, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, claims that MOT has received a good response for India Tourism Mart (ITM). “This year, ITM is going to be bigger than the …

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