Associations

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will once again sponsor the International Media Centre at WTM London2021, helping to get the message out to the world’s press that travel and tourism are on the rise. The GNTO has sponsored the International Media Centre for the past 13 years, having first …

  The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Eastern India (HRAEI) elects a new leadership team and wants to revive the MICE segment. However, the association continues to struggle to get some relaxation on property tax as well as excise license fees despite making several requests to all state governments. Hazel …

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has made a submission to Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to suspend Oyo IPO citing gross irregularities and fraudulent dealings. These include being engaged in anti-competitive business practices and inadequate disclosures of critical court cases. Objecting to gross …

Celebrating the fact that finally e-Tourist visa is operational, and the website is open for foreigners to apply, Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO says that after going over everything in detail, there are still many problems that need to be worked on. Nisha Verma Rajiv Mehra shares that they have written …

Not only has the member count of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) shown an increase since July 2021 – with new as well as old members joining the association – the nine sub-committees that were formed, are beginning to reap results. The idea behind this move was to de-centralise …

Focused on the resurrection of the tourism industry, IATO aims to encourage the stakeholders on acquiring skill set on responsible tourism. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, shares how they are helping members to hone their skills and prepare for the future. Janice Alyosius Skill development is the most important tool in …

After a gap of 20 months, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) hosted a physical Members Meet. Everyone appeared positive and expecting increase in international travel and improvement in business in the coming months after the news of borders reopening. Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI Indian market is one of …

While vaccination drives, opening of borders and resumption of flights are making headlines, Dr. Amit Sharma, Vice President – Contracting and Product Development, Abercrombie & Kent and Expert (Roster), UNWTO, shares how revival and recovery may unfold in future for the global tourism, hospitality and aviation market. Domestic travel is …

West Midlands India Partnership (WMIP) has launched a new strategy aimed at strengthening links between the West Midlands and India. WMIP is the region’s official engagement body. NishaVerma Called Stronger Together, the strategy has been developed in collaboration by the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), PwC and the UK India …

The inbound tour operators are rejoicing after the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the re-opening of e-Tourist visa for foreigners and are ready to welcome them with all protocols in place. We speak to six experts who share their views on the industry needs to get ready for this influx …