Tag Archives: The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Managing Committee

New members & chapters

Last year, trade associations took up a number of initiatives, including educating members on trends & technology and organising conventions for knowledge sharing. They now look forward to a more progressive 2020 with new members and chapters they’ve added. Subhash Goyal, Secretary General, FAITH For FAITH, 2019 has been a …

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Technology helps ‘Innowayt’

With a vision to create a platform that promotes both knowledge sharing and networking, the Thought Leadership Meet united associations, trade and technology partners to deliberate on ways to grow business. Manas Dwivedi Discussing ways and means to grow their travel business, the leader- ship meet brought together representatives of …

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Is joint bank guarantee viable?

Travel agents have floated the idea of a joint bank guarantee, taken by travel associations, for an extended credit line in the hospitality sector. Is the proposition a win-win for agents and hoteliers alike? Pradip Lulla, Acting President and Vice President, TAFI All travel agents don’t have volumes in the …

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‘Taxing’ time for associations

The trade is shocked that airlines continue to charge Air Passenger Duty (APD) that had been abolished from March 1, 2016. TAAI and TAFI are now asking airlines for a refund. HAZEL JAIN The British Parliament had abolished Air Passenger Duty (APD) Tax for young adults of 12-15 years of …

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