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J&K hopes to revive tourism

At the 64th Travel Agents Association of India Convention in Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti, Chief Minister, J&K along with Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, Minister for Tourism, J&K, instils her faith in travel agents to help revive tourism in the Valley. Nisha Verma Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the TAAI delegates to the state and …

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J&K trade pins hopes on TAAI

The TAAI Convention proved to be successful with overbookings and rave reviews. Travel agents and members of the organising committee share their expectations and outcomes of the event. TT Bureau Mahmood Ahmed Shah, Director Tourism, Kashmir With an attempt to dilute negativity about the destination, TAAI’s visit to J&K is …

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TAAI team ecstatic with response

The office bearers and Managing Committee (MC) members of TAAI celebrate the success of the convention by opening up about the myriad offerings of J&K as well as the informative business sessions. Nisha Verma Sanjay Narula, Vice President, TAAI With a renewed interest in Kashmir, I believe the opportunity is …

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HRANI focuses on food safety

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) held its conclave recently at The Imperial, New Delhi. TT Bureau Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) held its conclave on ‘Synergising Food Safety Standards & Regulation in Hospitality Industry’, recently in association with Food Safety and Standards Authority …

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IATO to elect new team in April

Come April 28, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) will elect its new team under the supervision of Akshay Kumar, Vice Chairman, FAITH, who will be the Returning Officer for the election. TT Bureau The recent luncheon meeting of IATO saw full attendance by members and representation from the …

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TAAI Convention returns to J&K

The 64th TAAI Convention is set to be hosted in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir from March 27-30, 2018, at SKICC. The state will be hosting TAAI convention for the eighth time with hopes to rekindle positive sentiments and confidence among travellers. TT Bureau The theme of this year’s convention is …

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Future of J&K post Convention

“This convention is a comprehensive programme providing networking in all aspects of tourism. The schedule is designed to provide value to our members. Besides networking, the most important benefit we are looking forward to is to showcase Kashmir as a fascinating and safe destination. Our colleagues in Srinagar have become …

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Renewed optimism about Srinagar

TAAI’s State Chapter heads believe that taking the convention to Jammu & Kashmir is a bold move by the association, and with so many agents under one roof, tourism to the state shall surely boom. The state leaders share their opinions in showcasing the Valley in the right perspective. TT …

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Focus on training and workshops

The regional chapters of TAAI are trying their best to uplift members through workshops and training programmes along with helping them face challenges, both local and IATA-related. Here’s how… TT Bureau “The TAAI Convention 2018 in Srinagar will offer a first- hand experience of the destination to members and allow …

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SriLankan salutes its Ironman

As part of its CSR activity, SriLankan Airlines steadfastly supported the sporting career of its employee and visually-impaired athlete Khalid Oshman. TT Bureau The entire staff of SriLankan Airlines salutes its colleague, Khalid Oshman, the visually-impaired athlete who took on the tremendous challenge of the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon World Championship …

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