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Domestic and M!CE to lead

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 …

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‘North Americans will travel first’

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 …

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Inbound to recover in 18 months

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 …

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Writ plea for airline refunds

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 …

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The industry needs a booster!

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 …

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Himalayan state for Convention

Among the projects undertaken by Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) is the ‘Introduce Yourself’ scheme for members and finalisation of its convention for the year. It will also be the knowledge partner for Uttarakhand Adventure Summit to be held in March. Manas Dwivedi Sharing details on the list …

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Convention in April at Bhopal

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has announced its 10th annual convention in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from April 10-12, 2020, themed ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. It also recently launched its Tamil Nadu chapter that will be chaired by Kalaimamani VKT Balan. Nisha Verma To be held at Minto Hall, Bhopal, …

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‘Creating travel synergies’

The association’s convention that is being held in March at the luxurious Titanic Mardan Palace in Antalya, Turkey, will focus on how to capture and cater to the segment of millennial travellers that places travel as a priority experience. Hazel Jain The fifth convention of the Outbound Tour Operators Association …

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‘Use tech to move ahead’

Enterprising Travel Agent’s Association (ETAA), North India, recently concluded a networking meet and aims to educate them on technology and trends. Nisha Verma Saurabh Tuteja, General Secretary, ETAA North India, says that the agenda behind the meet was to create a platform for members to interact, learn and network. “I …

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‘Training members foremost’

The Travel Agents Association of India – Northern Region (TAAI-NR) recently had its first meeting post electing a new team. On the agenda now is training members on new destinations and solving both macro and micro issues. Nisha Verma The TAAI-NR team recently had its first bi-monthly meeting, attended by …

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