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In a candid conversation with TRAVTALK, Riaz Munshi, President, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), says that the important tip for outbound tour operators is to keep a positive outlook and not let pessimism dominate. He says business should now be knowledge-driven and not based on price. Manas Dwivedi …

By virtue of its location in India, the Northeast region has a different set of demands from the rest of the country. Arijit Purkayastha, Chapter Chairman (Northeast), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India, lists down some of them, both for the short term as well as the long term. …

Jyoti Mayal, President, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), shares that they have suggested to the Ministry of Civil Aviation to come up with a win-win solution for both airlines and agents, so each can brave the impact of COVID-19 on their business. Only a coordinated strategy and cooperation between …

Under the prevailing conditions of the nationwide lockdown, IATO has decided it best to postpone its annual election and may conduct it online. Another meeting is scheduled for June-end, where an informed decision will be taken. Manas Dwivedi For the second time this year, the Indian Association of Tour Operators …

PP Khanna, President, ADTOI, claims that amid the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown, they’ve been educating their members on destinations to help promote domestic tourism better. While the industry talks about domestic tourism, ADTOI is taking the lead in educating its members on different destinations and hotels, claims PP …

EM Najeeb, Chairman & MD, Air Travel Enterprises (ATE) and Senior VP, IATO, believes that domestic tourism and M!CE would be the first to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Nisha Verma With the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns having created an unprecedented crisis for tourism all over the world, including …

Giving inbound agents a lot of hope, NS Rathor, Chairman, Western Region, IATO, says that the North American tourists will probably start travelling to India first and that he has already started receiving inquiries for December 2020 – January 2021. Hazel Jain When will the international borders open and tourist …

In the foremost session of 3rd TRAVTALK Digital Conclave titled ‘The Reality of No Tourism’, panellists discussed the current scenario where inbound sector is witnessing zero billings and income, and facing the threat of survival. At this gripping first session, focused on inbound tourism, panellists discussed the extent of damage …

In a bold move that can possibly bring some respite to travel agents across the country, TAFI has asked the Supreme Court of India to intervene in a petition concerning refund of air tickets from airlines for travel during the lockdown period. Pradip Lulla, Acting President and Vice President, Travel …

By: Saurabh Tuteja, General Secretary – Enterprising Travel Agents Association (North India) Its actually a hard time for the travel fraternity in India. It all started with a defective GST mandate for the small players who are registered only in 1 state in India. As their hotel bookings became expensive …