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Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA, highlights India’s potential in the travel and tourism industry due to its large population and the government’s “Travel for LiFE” concept promoting sustainability. India’s diverse cultures and attractions make it an appealing travel destination, he says. He also mentions the country’s recent achievements in space …

OTOAI will organise the 5th annual convention in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24-27 November to leverage the rapidly growing popularity of Kenya among Indian travellers, informs Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI. Janice Alyosius After a hiatus of four years, OTOAI is set to hold its 5th convention in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24-27 …

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), in partnership with Indiatourism North, Ministry of Tourism, organised the 3rd Seminar & Adventure Tourism Roadshow in New Delhi recently. The event witnessed various panel discussions, followed by a buyer and seller meet. Suhani Sood The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India …

The 5th Annual Convention of OTOAI will be organised at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, Kenya from 24-27 November 2023. About 200 delegates are expected to attend the flagship event. OTOAI officials said that the destination was chosen with an objective to build a strong bond with Kenya and tap the unexplored …

Peter Semone, Chair, PATA, emphasises on sustainable tourism principles for India’s growth in the global market and its incredible potential as a source market for inbound tourism. Janice Alyosius Peter Semone, Chair, PATA, praised the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, for the organisation of PATA Travel Mart 2023, which …

The 38th IATO Annual Convention, to be held in Aurangabad from 29 September to 2 October 2023, will discuss sustainability trends in tourism and look at the inbound growth in the country. TT Bureau Rajiv Mehra, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) said that the 38th IATO Annual Convention …

Skål International Delhi -125 recently hosted an exclusive networking dinner for its members at Harp by Maruchi. Ranjit Vig, President of the organisation, said that the club’s focus is on providing value to its members and bringing positive changes with support from the newly constructed board. Janice Alyosius Skål International …

The Northern and Western India chapters of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) elected new teams recently. While Khushvinder Sarna, Director, Federal Travels, was re-elected as the TAFI Northern India Chapter Chairman for two years, Jay Kantawala is the new Chairman of Western India Chapter for the new term. TT …

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) wants more travel agents to start selling adventure travel packages, particularly soft adventure, and expand their business. Ajeet Bajaj, the association’s President, ensures that they will handhold and connect them with good adventure operators. Hazel Jain Encouraging travel agents to expand their …

As the travel and tourism industry embarks on the path to recovery, the focus on responsible and sustainable practices has become paramount. In a recent panel discussion hosted by PATA in Nepal, challenges and opportunities for responsible tourism were brought forward by the industry leaders.   TT Bureau The path …