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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect in July 2017 and shook the entire travel industry. While many said that it simplified processes, others believed that it deviated from the ‘One nation One tax’ idea. TT Bureau EM Najeeb, Senior Vice President, Indian Association of Tour Operators “A …

The educational workshop organised by TAAI with officials from the CBEC failed to clear doubts of travel agents. Hopefully, the board will include feedback from the trade in its report to the Ministry of Finance. HAZEL JAIN After repeated requests from its members, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) …

Every regional election brings with it a new team and the TAAI Western Region has chosen Sameer Karnani as its Chairman for the next term. The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has conducted its regional and chapter elections and the results are out. The Western Region elections that took …

The trade is shocked that airlines continue to charge Air Passenger Duty (APD) that had been abolished from March 1, 2016. TAAI and TAFI are now asking airlines for a refund. HAZEL JAIN The British Parliament had abolished Air Passenger Duty (APD) Tax for young adults of 12-15 years of …