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38th IATO Annual Convention to take place from 29th September – 2nd October 2023 in Chhattrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra and the theme of the convention is: Inbound Tourism and Emerging sustainable trends, informed Mr. Rajiv Mehra, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Mr. Mehra also informed that Mr. Rajnish Kaistha – Senior Vice President will be the Chairman of the …

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and IATO Madhya Pradesh Chapter jointly organized a workshop and Panel Discussion in Bhopal on 26th July 2023 which was attended by about 125 tourism professionals of Madhya Pradesh. Besides the Senior officials of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation and Office Bearers and Executive Committee members of Indian Association of Tour …

Electronic visa will be launched in Russia from August 1, 2023, allowing Indian nationals to apply for their visa quickly and conveniently. The visa would allow entry into the Russian Federation on a guest, business, tourist visit as well as to participate in events. The term for issuing a single-entry visa would be no more than four calendar days and …

Under our strategic efforts to promote the Maldives as the most preferred destination in the United Kingdom, Visit Maldives is pleased to offer the opportunity for industry partners to promote the Maldives as an emerging top destination seamlessly merging business with leisure to conduct meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) events.  The Maldives is known throughout the world for our …

  The 67th TAAI Convention and Exhibition that recently concluded in Colombo, Sri Lanka was a resounding success. Never in history has the President of the host country been a part of the Convention, as was the case this time. The Sri Lankan hospitality was at its best and they left no stone unturned in organizing a wonderful and memorable …

OTOAI in association with the German National Tourist Office recently conducted a destination update and a members meet on 12th July, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency, Lucknow. The evening began with a welcome note by Ms. Monia Kapoor, OTOAI Joint Secretary. She said, “OTOAI was committed to reaching out to its members and updating them with accurate destination knowledge and …

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 …

President of Sri Lanka and PM to grace TAAI Convention in Colombo. Invigorating Sessions & Speakers lined up for the 67th TAAI Convention It is a great honour that The President of Sri Lanka H.E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of the 67th Convention of TAAI, being held in Colombo from 6th-9th July’23. …

IATO expresses its gratitude to Government for withdrawing increase of TCS on overseas tour packages and giving partial relief to the tour operators IATO, expresses its sincere thanks to Union Government and in particular Finance Ministry for giving partial relief of deferring Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on the Overseas Tour Packages till 30th September 2023 and also withdrawing increase of …

OTOAI, representing the interests of India’s outbound tour operators, has expressed hope for a potential deferment of the TCS. In an official statement, Mr. Riaz Munshi, President of OTOAI stated, “Given the disruptions and confusion these changes have caused, we are hopeful of a deferment of the TCS. Such a move would significantly help in easing the financial burden on …

21st June 2023, Goa:  IATO and FAITH Office Bearers who are in Goa to attend the G20 – 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting in Goa, had an opportunity to meet Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Mr. Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of india; Mr. Nakul Anand- Chairman-FAITH; Mr. …

The assertions made by the US Secretary of State about the presence of a Chinese spy base in Cuba are false, totally false. Cuba’s standing on this subject is clear and unequivocal. These are unfounded allegations. The aim is to use them as a pretext to maintain the economic blockade against Cuba and the measures of maximum pressure that have …

As part of the ongoing marketing plans for 2023, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India office launched a special K-incentive Scheme to boost sales of Korea travel packages in the market. The new initiative, which is aimed towards travel agencies across India, was introduced at an event in Mumbai that was held especially for the occasion and in collaboration with OTOAI. …

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), in view of its upcoming 67th Convention and the Indian Travel Congress, in Colombo from July 6 – 9, 2023, has launched its Convention Brochure digitally. With the captivating theme of ‘Transcending Borders. Transforming Lives,’ the nodal Association of India, is all geared to welcome close to 500 delegates in Colombo and has …