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Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, says tier-II & III cities of India hold the potential to become big tourist attractions, provided the union and state governments work in tandem with the tourism and hospitality industry. He stresses on infrastructure development, saying that it plays key role in the pursuit of tourism …

The tourism surge in Ayodhya, which has rich historical and cultural significance, is not just driven by religious sentiment but also by curiosity, says Prateek Hira, Chairman, IATO–UP Chapter. Janice Alyosius Ayodhya, the holy city situated on the banks of Sarayu river in Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing an unprecedented surge …

Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI hails Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  ‘Wed in India’ call. He, however, lists out what is required in order to achieve the larger goal. Shetty requests the government to look into the high GST that is driving business outside India. Hazel Jain Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, is …

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 38th IATO Annual Convention, organised recently in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on the ‘Inbound Tourism and Emerging Sustainable Trends’ theme, debated on the changing landscape of Indian tourism. The convention also brought into limelight the tourism of the host city. Janice Alyosius The 38th IATO Annual Convention, hosted recently in …

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 new TAFI team with Ajay Prakash at the helm wants to pick up from where it had left. On the agenda is creating a level playing field for airlines, starting new chapters that are not well represented, ironing out visa issues with consulates, and launching a B2C campaign to …

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 …

Julia Simpson, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is optimistic about the India market and said that the humongous aircraft orders by Indian airlines in recent times is an indicator that the tourism sector has tremendous potential. Hazel Jain Julia Simpson, President & CEO, …

In a relief to the travel fraternity, the Union Ministry of Finance has said that there will be no change in rate of Tax Collection at Source (TCS) for overseas travel tour packages for up to Rs. 7 lakh and 20 per cent TCS will be charged for the packages …