Press Releases

This is Athens – Conventions & Visitors Bureau makes a double appearance at Outbound Travel Market, the leading travel trade show in Asia Athens is gaining momentum in India thanks to the efforts of the City of Athens and the This is Athens – Convention and Visitors Bureau. The long-term strategy is designed to grow visitor traffic from the Indian …

IATO Special Membership Drive is being run for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry stakeholders for IATO membership, who submit their membership application at IATO Booth at SATTE being held from 22-24 February, informed Mr. Ravi Gosain, Vice President – IATO. According to Mr. Ravi Gosain, under this special membership drive, following benefits will be given to the applicants who submit …

The interim budget presented by Hon. Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February’24 has shown no respite to the Travel Agents / Tour Operators. Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) states that various representations were made to the Finance Ministry on concerns of ease of doing business, specifically on GST, TCS and other challenges faced by the travel and …

ADTOI  General House meeting was hosted by Chokhi Haveli, ITE Group in their premises in Sector 33 Noida on 24th January 2024 from 12 noon onwards over lunch. “Chokhi Haveli” has been constructed in Noida in 2019 on the lines of “Chokhi Dhani” of Jaipur to showcase the traditional and cultural heritage of Rajasthan. In this, people will get a chance to feel …

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Da Nang, Wink Hotel Danang Centre emerges as a captivating haven, seamlessly blending comfort and style to provide travelers with an unparalleled experience in this bustling Vietnamese city. Its prime location, just steps away from the iconic Chicken Church and a mere 5-minute stroll to the lively Han Market, offers guests a perfect blend …

Danang Riverside, aptly named for its stunning views of the Han River, is centrally located just a few kilometers from the pristine My Khe beach. Wink Hotel Danang Riverside, with its 25 floors housing luxury apartments, hotel rooms, and suites, introduces an innovative and sustainable concept as part of Wink Hotels’ vision to transform hospitality in Vietnam. Diverging from conventional …

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration with Türkiye Tourism for an extensive 6-city roadshow across India, commencing on January 30, 2024. The roadshow will traverse the following cities: New Delhi: January 30, 2024 Kolkata: January 31, 2024 Chennai: February 1, 2024 Hyderabad: February 2, 2024 Bengaluru: February 5, 2024 Ahmedabad: February 6, …

Mr. Ravi Gosain, Vice President – IATO apprised on the IATO Special Membership Drive with special offers valid till 31st July 2023. Mr. Ravi Gosain informed that 1.    IATO has fully waived off Admission (Joining fee) of Rs. 10000/- plus GST for the new membership for all the applicants pan India, whose membership application is received at the IATO office …

Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India (Northern Region) organised a FAM trip and Seminar for tourism stakeholders on 17-18 December, 2023 for promotion of Alwar and Sariska as tourist destinations to promote sustainable tourism development, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and contribute to the holistic growth of the tourism sector in Sariska & nearby region. A Tourism Stakeholders Seminar at Hotel …

Mr. Rajiv Mehra, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) apprised that Taiwanese Nationals visiting Sikkim were facing problems to enter as Sikkim Permit which was being issued by INDIA-TAIPEI ASSOCIATION, Taipei is not being accepted by the FRO at Rango Checkpost. Mr. Mehra mentioned that as per information from our members, recently, whenever any client wanted to enter Sikkim …

Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) convened for a Familiarization Trip from December 5th to 10th in the picturesque Bhaderwah region of Jammu. This trip aimed to showcase the hidden gems and cultural richness of this unexplored destination. This Study tour has been organised in association with Bhaderwah Travel Trade Association & Jammu Kashmir Tourism Board. Mr. Vivekanand …

The West Bengal Tourism Department, desires to unlock the tourism potential in the state, connect tourism with the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the state thereby promoting and protecting folk art, craft and folk genres, evolve other tourism narratives including but not limited to rural tourism including homestays, eco-tourism, river tourism, MICE tourism, heritage tourism and skill the tourism …

As a promotional activity,  the Management of the  Restaurant Chain Dhabha by 1986, hosted a get together for ADTOI members from  Delhi/NCR over dinner on 3rd  November 2023 at their outlet in Nehru Place, New Delhi.  About 50 ADTOI members participated.  Mr. P P Khanna, President welcoming everyone present introduced Mr. Romesh Sabharwal of the enterprise and spoke about the …

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with various stakeholders including tour operators and state tourism departments participated in one of the important international travel exhibitions held at Singapore with an objective to promote inbound tourism to India globally including the Asia Pacific region.  The exhibition – ITB Asia started on  25th October 2023 and is on till 27th October. Ministry of …