IATO holds ‘Adventure & Rural Tourism’ seminar at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

IATO holds ‘Adventure & Rural Tourism’ seminar at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Seminar to attract over 300 delegates including senior government officials,members of inbound trade and media The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) will hold Adventure and Rural Tourism Seminar from 21-22 April, 2012 at Japyee Residency Manor, Mussoorie. The theme of the convention is “Hunar se Rozgar through Adventure & Rural Tourism”....

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Fare exploitation by domestic airlines

Fare exploitation by domestic airlines

Domestic air fares all over India are sky rocketing than last month, artificially driven to double the regular prices. For instance, COK/DEL fares have been hiked from Rs 7200 to an exorbitant price of Rs 15800/- and even more than that as the demand increases. Cancellation of Kingfisher flights, fluctuations in ATF prices or variations in the dollar...

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Weekly Payment… A myth or a reality in the Karnataka Case??

Weekly Payment… A myth or a reality in the Karnataka Case??

Legal correspondent – Bengaluru It was observed that the industry is fed with circulars and mails regarding the Karnataka Court case filed by TAFI in July 2011 and the subsequent impleading petition from TAAI into the case , reportedly to rescue the travel agent fraternity from the clutches of Res 818g and Weekly payment system..On another side,...

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Suspension of Kingfisher Airline from ISS IATA – India responded very positively to IAAI’s letter.

Suspension of Kingfisher Airline from ISS IATA – India responded very positively to IAAI’s letter.

Shri.Sunil Chopra In response to our letter dated 12th March 2012 addressed to Shri. Sunil Chopra, Asst. Director, IATA –Mumbai, requesting for the immediate action in the matter, IATA Mumbai has responded immediately and very positively. Shri. Sunil Chopra, Assistant Director has  assured that IATA will do everything within their control to ensure...

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Himachal bags Nat’nl Tourism Award

Himachal bags Nat’nl Tourism Award

Located in the foothills of Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh abound with natural beauty, received National Tourism Award from President Pratibha Patil. The award was presented to the hill state at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in the presence of Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay. Arun Sharma, Director Tourism of Himachal Pradesh, who received...

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Mystikal Hotels launched

Mystikal Hotels launched

Mystikal Holidays has launched its new division Mystikal Hotels. The aim of Tour Company is to capitalise larger share of...

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Mar 20, 2012 14:12

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Travel Agents and the Budget 2012

Travel Agents and the Budget 2012

The Budget presented by Hon. Union Finance Minister in the Parliament seeks to revive the growth momentum in the economy,...

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Apr 22, 2012 9:46

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Spain to HostWorld Tourism day 2012

Spain to HostWorld Tourism day 2012

The 2012 official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations will be held in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain on 27 September 2012....

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Mar 21, 2012 13:26

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Air India intranet website in Hindi

Air India intranet website in Hindi

Air India CMD Rohit Nandan launched Air India’s intranet w e b s i t e b y logging to the site and sending the first...

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May 9, 2012 9:23

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India needs 1,040 aircraft worth US$145 billion by 2030 – Airbus

According to Airbus’ latest market forecast, Indian carriers will require 1,043 new passenger (1,020) and freighter (23) aircraft valued at US$145 billion between now and 2030 to satisfy surging annual demand. India’s market for new aircraft makes it the world’s fourth largest in both number of...

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Mallick joined as Consulting Editor, Aviation Herald

Shayan Mallick has been joined as the Consulting Editor at Aviation Herald. He comes with an extensive experience of reporting and writing on a range of travel verticals including Union and State Tourism and Civil Aviation departments, Airlines, NTOs, Hotels, travel and hospitality associations etc....

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Global Travel Mart India: Global tender soon

The Global Travel Mart India slated to be held on Dec 12 2012 will be organised based on International Tender. Ministry of Tourism, Government of India will float a global tender soon according to Subodh Kant Sahai, Union Minister of Tourism while speaking to the media after the National Tourism Awards...

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March 28th, 2012 | Read More

IAAI’s fight for the cause of Travel Agents

Biji Eapen President, IAAI As long as the Aircraft Act 1934 and Aircraft Rules 1937 prevails in India No POWER in earth can  change Rule 54a according to their whims and fancies. reference. At this juncture, we would like to point out that the DGCA Order on 5th March 2010 is a Regulatory order protecting...

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Hyderabad bags National Tourism Award for best Airport 2011

GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) has been awarded the prestigious National Tourism Award 2011. National Tourism Awards 2010-11, under the best airport category was awarded for providing best facilities to its passengers and guests. The airport has been adjudged as the best airport in India...

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March 22nd, 2012 | Read More

Suspension of Kingfisher Airlines from ISS by IATA

IAAI strongly taking up with IATA the Refunds / ACMs due to Agents The travel agents community in our country might have noticed the Circular letter dated 8th March 2012 from IATA, uploaded to the BSP Link only at 12:27:49 on 9th March 2012 to all the BSP participants in India communicating the suspension...

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March 22nd, 2012 | Read More

Newly Nominated

Deepak Narula Deepak Narula nominated  Co-Chairman, IAAI Membership Development Committee Deepak Narula Managing Director  Aman Travels Ltd, New Delhi

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March 22nd, 2012 | Read More

Civil Suit No. 32 of 2012 filed by IAAI members before Hon. Madras High Court on Weekly Payment System

On 13th March 2012 IATA filed application requesting for referring the matter to Arbitration. The Hon. Judge directed the Plaintiffs (IAAI members) to file their counter Affidavit on the IATA’s application. The Hon’ble Judge further directed the IATA to file their counter in the application...

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March 21st, 2012 | Read More

Suspension of Kingfisher Airline from ISS IATA – India responded very positively to IAAI’s letter.

Shri.Sunil Chopra In response to our letter dated 12th March 2012 addressed to Shri. Sunil Chopra, Asst. Director, IATA –Mumbai, requesting for the immediate action in the matter, IATA Mumbai has responded immediately and very positively. Shri. Sunil Chopra, Assistant Director has  assured that IATA...

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March 21st, 2012 | Read More

Himachal bags Nat’nl Tourism Award

Located in the foothills of Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh abound with natural beauty, received National Tourism Award from President Pratibha Patil. The award was presented to the hill state at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in the presence of Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay. Arun Sharma,...

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March 21st, 2012 | Read More
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