Associations

ITM 2021 packs a virtual punch

The third India Tourism Mart, to be held from February 18-20, will be quite different from its previous editions, besides being a virtual affair. Subhash Goyal, Honorary Secretary General, Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), shares details. Nisha Verma Preparations for the first Virtual ITM are in …

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WITT to empower women

TAAI, along with DDP Group, has launched a new avenue and stream for women in the travel trade. Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, shares details on the initiative that has been aptly named ‘Women in TAAI and Travel’ (WITT). Nisha Verma Jyoti Mayal feels that the women in the tourism industry …

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Smoothen domestic, int’l travel

TAAI has appealed to MoCA and the MOT to set up protocols right away and issue certificates for vaccinated travellers – both domestic and inbound – in order to ensure that inter-state and cross-border travel is smooth when the time comes. Hazel Jain A stitch in time can save nine. …

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Vishwas Makhija is ATOAI Prez

At its AGM and election held virtually, ATOAI elected office bearers and its Executive Committee for the 2021-23 term. The new team has decided to set up a dedicated Women’s Task Force consisting of women entrepreneurs within the membership, in an effort to encourage their participation in manner and in …

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TAFI national elections in February

After completing elections for 10 out of 11 chapters, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) is now getting ready for its national elections which, in all likelihood, will be held in the month of February. On the refunds front, TAFI member agents have started receiving their due, but some …

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Kevadia : A boon for travel agents

Not just exciting activities, but Kevadia in Gujarat now also has great connectivity to other parts of India whether by air, road, seaplane or railway – the latest feather in its cap. The destination has given fillip to the state’s tourism potential, and has everything to offer from a jungle …

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ADTOI Convention: February 12-14

  Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has announced its 10th Annual Convention at Statue of Unity in Gujarat from February 12-14. The event will be hosted with the support of Gujarat Tourism. Nisha Verma The theme of ADTOI’s upcoming annual convention will be ‘Domestic Tourism – Hope …

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MOT revises MDA guidelines

To promote inbound tourism, Ministry of Tourism (MOT) has released the revised guidelines for Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) scheme for overseas promotions by tourism service providers. Manas Dwivedi Under the new guidelines that took effect from the beginning of this month, service providers will be entitled to more financial benefits …

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Select buyers at ITM

India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2021 is all set to be held from February 18-20 as a virtual event, with as many as 500 buyers. Nisha Verma India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2021, which was earlier touted to be held as a hybrid event, will be held virtually this year from February …

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The agent-airline conundrum

Sunil Kumar, President, United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA), in this in-depth exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, shares key milestones of 2020 and its under-discussion ‘Zero Risk’ programme whose premise is to protect agent interests. Hazel Jain Sunil Kumar shares in detail issues that have kept the association on its …

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