The tourism and hospitality industry of India believes that in order to beat the lean season of May-July and pitch the country as a year-round destination globally, the industry needs to join forces that would counter the existing challenges, consolidate the various tourism products and target newer source markets. ANKITA …
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In view of the Niti Aayog and Finance Ministry suggesting privatisation of the national carrier, there are lots of questions arising over the need of this step and how it would pan out, if at all. NISHA VERMA Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently suggested disinvestment of Air India owing …
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An annual event hosted by Skål Delhi Chapter, this year’s Skål Ball took place in Le Meridien, New Delhi, where the industry’s crème-de-la-crème let their hair down over cocktails and aperitifs. The National Committee members graced the occasion from different parts of the country and added an extra dose of …
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OTOAI in collaboration with TITC and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Turkey, organised a five day EduCon, exploring the Muğla region in Turkey. Approximately 45 member tour operators indulged in the various offerings of the region to learn about it and offer it to their discerning clients in …
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Shandong Airlines along with China National Tourism Office New Delhi, organised a Fam trip for Indian agents to Shandong region in China, where they explored the airline as well as the cities of Qingdao, Qufu, Tai’an (Mount Tai) and Jinan. Wang Shuai, General Representative, India, Shandong Airlines, India and Tian …
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The GST Council finalised the tax rates of services under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) recently and the tax system will be effective from July 1. With five per cent rate for tours and 28 per cent for luxury hotels, travel trade professionals are trying to comprehend how business …
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Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, says the second phase of the Swadesh Darshan scheme will be based on five themes which will span across several states to showcase the best tourism destinations in the country. AHANA GURUNG The introduction of e-visa and the continuous reforms …
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On occasion of its silver jubilee, Minar Travels hosted travel partners to an evening of revelry over cocktails and dinner at the Le Méridien New Delhi where the crème-de-la-crème of the industry descended to celebrate the milestone.
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The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, held from April 24-27 in Dubai witnessed sizeable participation from the Indian tourism and hospitality sector, along with travel technology companies that contributed largely to the buzz. With yoga and wellness as the theme of the pavilion, an informative session on experiential travel in …
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Destination Canada, along with Nadir Patel, High Commissioner for Canada, hosted an evening for Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism in Canada, to discuss prospects with Mumbai trade fraternity.
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