In-the-Issue

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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Swosti: Odisha’s pride

Within a short span of time, Swosti Chilika Resort, with its luxury cottages, lush green landscaping, and attractive activities for visiting tourists, has made its name as one of the best resorts in India. TT Bureau Swosti Group opens its door to Swosti Chilika Resort, a place for all travel …

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Medical Tourism: is it fit-to-fly?

Medical Tourism in the country will never reach its potential unless regular tourism facilities are improved to match international destinations, as they can greatly contribute to medical tourism apart from hospitals, says Dr. M. M. Begani, a proponent of daycare health services. We, at Abhishek Day Care Nursing Home have …

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Domestic tourism gets a fillip

With a view to improving the tourism market of Rajasthan, the state government recently released Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2022 and an MoU with UNESCO relating to Intangible Cultural Heritage at the three-day Rajasthan Domestic Tourism Market (RDTM) 2022. Janice Alyosius With a view to energize the tourism market …

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Turkiye: 27,000 and counting!

Turkiye creates a new record by welcoming over 27,000 Indian visitors in June 2022. With its ‘Safe Tourism Certification Program’, Turkiye expects even higher number of international travellers all through 2022. TT Bureau With Turkiye relaxing the COVID-19 related travel restrictions for Indian visitors, the country hosted the highest ever …

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PATA India promotes Kerala Tourism

During the pandemic, like many other tourism destinations, Kerala Tourism was also hit badly. However, the state is now all geared up to welcome tourists and is thus bringing new tourism products while making sure that the most popular offerings for tourists are also marketed well. TT Bureaus V Krishna …

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Indian agents to build business

Inspiring Vacations, making foray into the Indian market, focuses on agents by building quality relationship with business partners across the country through visits, email marketing and webinars. Janice Alyosius Inspiring Vacations offers enriching and affordable travel packages for small and large groups to the world’s most iconic destinations. These premium …

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Big expansion on cards

Moumita Mukherjee Paul, Director Sales for India Market, Centara Group of Hotels, says that the group kept its feet firmly on the ground during COVID times and has plans to expand business this year. Janice Alyosius Moumita Mukherjee Paul, Director Sales for India Market, Centara Group of Hotels, is hopeful …

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