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Union Budget 2024 holds significant expectations for India’s travel and tourism sector. As the country aims for a target of US $1 trillion by 2047, industry experts have high hopes from the budget. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO IATO wants the export status to be given to our industry like the …

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) at its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) elects Peter Semone as the Chair of its Executive Board for the second term. Suman Pandey and Luzi Matzig have been elected as the Vice Chair and Secretary/ Treasurer, respectively. The board’s six-member committee includes SanJeet, Director, …

Observing rising cases of online frauds among the trade, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) plans to organise a knowledge session on cybercrime and cyber laws for its members so that they can be forewarned and take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents, especially when multiple staff members are making …

The future of tourism in the Eastern Region will depend on how effectively stakeholders collaborate to address challenges, while balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations. Eastern regions may need to tweak their offerings to cater to diverse traveller segments, says Manav Soni, Chairman, Eastern India, TAAI. The future …

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) chapters are working towards helping its members reach a common goal – their empowerment, says Ajay Prakash, the National President of the association. Sharing updates about the long-pending TAFI Annual Convention, Prakash says that they are in talks with three destinations for the same, …

Tourism industry has been experiencing an upward trajectory globally. However, India’s inbound tourism sector is yet to reclaim its glory enjoyed a few years ago. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, underscores the challenges hindering the country from attaining the much-needed boost, while also highlighting the efforts made by the association over …

Being a people’s person, patience, and effective communication are some of the top skills required to succeed in travel and tourism business, say experienced travel operators in unison. Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI The travel industry is all about people, and about fulfilling their dreams and helping them create memories while …

With 12 chapters across India, TAFI has done commendable work. It has managed to add not just 183 new members in India over the last two years, but also organised unique events. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Association of India (TAFI) has managed to add 183 new members over the …

Surbhi Sharma Taking forward the Travel Agents Association of India’s (TAAI’s) aims and objectives, Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, said, “TAAI always believes in doing better and contributing more to the industry through our efforts. We always look for how the tourism sector can be better with our meetings with different …

Owing to the inadequate number of accredited tourist guides in Mumbai, IATO members in the city are having a tough time fixing charges for them. This is more so for cruise passengers docking in Mumbai, for which the charges need to be negotiated with Tourist Guides Association (TOGA) Mumbai. The …