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With a new chairperson at the helm for Maharashtra Chapter, the association focuses on adding more members from the state and have a dialogue with the government about reducing the tax burden. Hazel Jain The new team of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently held its first meeting after …

Praveen Chugh has been re-elected unopposed as the President of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) for the term 2018-20. TT Bureau Electing its new Managing Committee for the 2018-20 term, TAFI has chosen Praveen Chugh of Business Travels as the President unopposed. Pradip Lulla from Cupid Travels & Tours is …

The three-day FHRAI Annual Convention, held recently at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre, witnessed 1150 registrations, over 1400 delegates in attendance and about 65 speakers for panel discussions. Kanchan Nath from Lucknow The recently-held 53rd FHRAI Annual Convention brought together many influential voices and iconic thought leaders, among other …

The 65th annual convention of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to take place in Kunming, China, from November 27-29, 2018. Manas Dwivedi The  Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has announced its 65th annual convention in the Kunming city of Yunnan province of China from November 27-29. …

Besides gaining knowledge about various tourism products of South Africa, agents agreed in unison that the need of the hour is to change and adopt digitalisation to remain relevant in business. Kanchan Nath from Cape Town Guldeep Singh Sahni, Founder Member, OTOAI & Managing Director, Weldon Tours & Travels The …

The tourism and hospitality industry in Kerala hopes to get back to normal from the beginning of September, especially with airport, roads and hotels reopening soon. TT Bureau After the severe floods in Kerala, the tourism industry is geared to be back in business by September 1, 2018, says Sejoe …

About 175 delegates marked their presence at the recently-concluded four-day OTOAI Annual Convention held in Cape Town. OTOAI has held its past conventions in Manila, Bali and Ras Al Khaimah. Kanchan Nath from Cape Town The year 2018 holds special relevance to South Africa as it marks the centenary of …

The 53rd FHRAI Annual Convention will be held at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre from September 20-22, 2018, amidst a host of networking sessions. TT Bureau The FHRAI Annual Convention is set to be held at Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre, Lucknow on the theme ‘Spiritual & Wellness …

John Koldowski, Special Advisor to CEO, PATA, presented the keynote address at the recently-concluded Tourism PowerHouse — a PATA India Chapter initiative. He talked about what makes India a powerhouse of tourism and what needs to be done to leverage its potential in every way. Nisha Verma Incredible India According …

Calling for the need of insurance and pension benefits for RLGs, Dr Ajay Singh, President, TGFI, talks about challenges faced by tour guides in India. Manas Dwivedi The apex organisation of regional level guides of India, Tourist Guides’ Federation of India (TGFI) has a strong network of over 4600 tour …