Associations

The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) has reached out to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Union Tourism Minister and the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory seeking help and relief for the island’s travel trade. The second wave of the virus has been especially devastating. Manas Dwivedi In a …

After a much delayed AGM and election, the Madhya Pradesh Chapter of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has now announced a new team which will be led by TK Jose as the Chairman. The association will now prepare to conduct its national election. Hazel Jain In an event conducted …

‘Consolidated procurement strategies are the effective way forward to survive in post-COVID scenarios,’ says Dr Amit Sharma, Vice President – Contracting and Product Development, Abercrombie & Kent and Expert (Roster), UNWTO. Dr Sharma has also been teaching in various management institutes and universities for the last decade as a visiting …

The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA), on the occasion of its seventh Foundation Day, reconstituted its Executive Team, and has announced Jagdeep Bhagat of Vee Bee Tours, Delhi, as the National Coordinator for the second time and Gajesh Girdhar from Paryatan, Muzaffarnagar, as Chairman Emeritus. Nisha Verma NIMA’s new …

Kingshuk Biswas, who is on the UNWTO panel of Tourism Experts, delves into how the tourism industry can generate demand in such a dismal scenario, and offers some suggestions for ‘creating’ this demand post COVID. According to a recent Booking.com research report, 86% Indian travellers will take more health and …

As part of its special drive for strengthening the pan-India membership base, IATO has waived off the admission fee of `10,000 (plus 18 per cent GST) for applicants from certain states and UTs. The Association is also motivating existing members to get MOT-recognised. Manas Dwivedi To strengthen its membership base, …

UNWTO says the Intellectual Property (IP) system, be it through designs or trademarks, can create a favourable ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in tourism. Hazel Jain Promote creativity While the tourism sector has taken a hit during the pandemic, it will recover and contribute to reigniting hard-hit economies. In …

WTTC and faculty and scientists of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health have released two case studies on sustainability leadership by The Travel Corporation (TTC) and Intrepid Travel. This collaboration has encouraged the sharing of best practices and has supported sustainability as a core strategic priority to ensure …

With the number of COVID cases and deaths rising every day, Goa could be looking at another lockdown. But Serafino Cota, President, Small & Medium Hotels Associations, says that the state government along with the travel trade brought this problem upon themselves. Hazel Jain The state had become a holiday …

The industry needs to tighten its seatbelt and remain mentally healthy and strong for the next few months, says the trade. Mahendra Vakharia, EC Member & Immediate Past President, OTOAI and MD, Pathfinders Holidays I strongly believe that for the next few months, we will have to tighten our seatbelt …