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Tourism circuits on govt agenda

National Conference of State Tourism Ministers in Himachal’s Dharamshala sets the tone for India’s upcoming G20 Presidency. Discussions pave the way for a better tourism policy and ways to develop sector in the country. Nisha Verma In the run-up to India assuming G20 Presidency, Ministry of Tourism organised a three-day …

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Rupee dip bittersweet for travel

While outbound travel gets costlier and inbound becomes cheaper with the depreciating value of Indian rupee, stakeholders of the travel industry evoke mixed reactions. Nisha Verma The last few months have seen the Indian rupee (INR) depreciating, owing to foreign capital outflows. This is resulting in imports getting costlier and …

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National Tourism Board on anvil

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India, has announced that a National Tourism Board will be set up soon to plan the Ministry’s overseas promotions, while the National Tourism Policy is under consultation and will soon come into existence. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism …

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ECLGS extension gives industry oxygen

Tourism & hospitality industry hails the government’s decision to enhance ECLGS limit by `50,000 crore. TT Bureau G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of the Northeastern Region (DoNER)praised the government’s decision to enhance the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) limit by `50,000 crore from `4.5 …

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IATO rejoices 5% TCS relief

Association expresses its gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Finance for the exemption of 5 per cent TCS charged on sale of overseas tour packages to foreign individuals and foreign tour operators (FTOs). Nisha Verma IATO has thanked the Government of India for withdrawing completely 5 per …

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Tourism roadshows in Italy

Ministry of Tourism recently showcased India’s tourism offerings at the Italy edition of the virtual roadshow, where Director General, Tourism, claimed how Indian diaspora can play a critical role in promoting India. TT Bureau The Union Ministry of Tourism is conducting a series of virtual roadshows, called ‘Incredible India Reconnect …

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Aviation taking big flight

Ministry of Civil Aviation is taking a number of initiatives to make sure ease of flying, as well as servicing aircraft within the country. The aim is to create a healthy aviation ecosystem that benefits all, says Jyotiraditya Scindia. TT Bureau Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation (MoCA), claimed …

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IATO amends constitution

IATO EGM unanimously passes all amendments in the Memorandum of Associations (MoA). Changes, coming after 26 years, will be applicable for next 10 years, says Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO. Nisha Verma Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, has announced that they had to call off their Bengaluru convention, scheduled from 15-18 September …

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