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Thailand targets 1mn Indians in 2022

Since opening of its borders in January this year, Thailand welcomed more than three million international tourists, including 10 per cent from India. Now, Tourism Authority of Thailand has a new strategy up its sleeve to help achieve its new target for this year – one million visitors from India. …

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Marriott sees potential in Hyderabad

Marriott International recently held its signature event – India Marketplace – first time in the City of Nizams at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace and saw a huge turnout from hotels under the brand across India networking with the corporate, wedding and travel trade in the city. TT Bureau This was …

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M!CE gaining momentum in India

In a paradigm shift after the pandemic, MICE industry is more inclined towards the domestic market. Industry players say the segment has a lot of potential, as hotels in mega cities gear up to host big weddings and MICE events. Unexplored and less popular destinations also have a huge potential …

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Hospitality rues apathy of banks

While the FHRAI welcomes the government’s move to enhance limit of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by `50,000 crore, it adds that the banks should lend to the hospitality sector this time around and the repayment tenure should be extended to at least by 5-7 years. TT Bureau The …

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No GST on cancellation of SOTO tickets

Pawan S Jain, Managing Director, Belair Travel & Cargo, shares how on their insistence and two-and-a-half years of continued efforts the GST Council has come out with a ruling to remove 18% GST on refunds and ancillary services on Sold Outside Ticketed Outside (SOTO) tickets. TT Bureau The GST Council, …

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‘Indians love to shop’

Activities and attractions are not the only that Indian travellers love to do; shopping is a great draw for them too! TRAVTALK talks to a few travel agents to find out their clients’ choices and shopping destinations. Hazel Jain Indians have always loved shopping, especially when travelling abroad. But over …

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Elation over offline TAFI meet

As TAFI gets ready for its first convention since 2018, Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI, discusses the knowledge sessions planned over three days and its J&K Chapter that has received 20 member applications. Hazel Jain There is palpable excitement, says Ajay Prakash, President, Travel Agents’ Federation of India (TAFI), as he …

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IATO rejoices 5% TCS relief

Association expresses its gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Finance for the exemption of 5 per cent TCS charged on sale of overseas tour packages to foreign individuals and foreign tour operators (FTOs). Nisha Verma IATO has thanked the Government of India for withdrawing completely 5 per …

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Reposition India correctly: Brar

PATA India Chapter recently held an Exclusive Webinar with Rupinder Brar, former ADG, Ministry of Tourism, and Principal Commissioner, Income Tax, titled ‘Shaping the destiny of Incredible India’, which saw her covering many areas that may help boost tourism in India. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, former ADG, Ministry of Tourism …

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Direct flight key to Oz business

Carolyn Turnbull, Managing Director, Tourism Western Australia, while engaging with the travel trade and airline partners in India, says that a direct air connection between India and Australia can help the Indian market climb from the current 11th position to be among the top six for the destination. Hazel Jain …

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