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”....
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...
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,...
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...
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 Holidays has launched its new division Mystikal Hotels. The aim of Tour Company is to capitalise larger share of...
Mar 20, 2012 14:12
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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,...
Apr 22, 2012 9:46
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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....
Mar 21, 2012 13:26
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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...
May 9, 2012 9:23
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Operating profit down 43%
For the first time in eight quarters, airline profits have declined, with the exception of Europe, IATA said. The world’s airlines posted a cumulative second-quarter net profit of US$2.32 billion, down 40 per cent from $3.71 billion in the year-ago period. Notably, for the second quarter Asia/Pacific...
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AGENTS PLEAD WITH IAAI TO STALL THE IMPENDING WEEKLY PAYMENT
At the AGM of IAAI Tamil Nadu State, held on 23rd Sep ’11, over 120 IATA Agents, were shocked to learn that the Weekly Payment would be effective from 01 June, 2012. No decisions are taken overnight. So also, this decision to migrate from 810i to 818g, has been gradual and systematic. All players...
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Indian Carriers in Collision Course with Agents
Representing Indian Travel Agents, their association heads presented before PAConf34 the futility of Indian Carriers’ request to implement “Weekly Billing & Remittance System” in place of current fortnightly settlement. President of IAAI Mr. Biji Eapen had earlier alerted the global body...
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Air India Misery – CAG Indicts Ministry, Board
CAG report yells at AI’s order for 111 aircrafts - “It’s more monstrous than what CAG paints” repeats travel agents CAG (Comptroller & Audit General of India) following a check on the financial and operational performances of AI with particularreference to its: operational losses fleet...
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India to tap Global Tourism Market
One of the biggest tourism events in the pipeline is a mega Buddhist conclave with representatives from 40 countries in January, he said. Besides inbound tourism, India is also a lucrative outbound tourism market. “We want to re-organise our foreign office in various parts of the globe,”...
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Global Tourism Mart in early 2012
Global travel and tourism mart will be held India by February to push the booming travel trade segment and project India as a convention centre for tourism-related business. The global Travel Mart sponsored by the ministry of tourism will be held latest by February 2012 either in Delhi or Hyderabad which...
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Air Traffic looks up
Global air passenger numbers were surprisingly strong in July, while freight markets stagnated and the end of 2011 is still expected to be weak, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. International passenger traffic rose 5.9 % in July year-on-year, while freight traffic fell 0.4 % mainly...
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Oman Air Ranked Top for On-Time Performance At Heathrow
Oman Air has been ranked top for on-time performance at London Heathrow for the third time in six mionths with 100% of its flights taking off on schedule, according to a new release by the British Airport Authority for the month July 2011. Oman Air has consistently been ranked for on-time performance...
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India clinches highest air passenger growth
India recorded the highest domestic passenger growth this July at over 20 % followed by Brazil at about 18 %, though the growth was slower for international air traffic. “Brazil and India recorded the highest growth rates of 17.8 % and 20.6 % respectively. Both were stronger than June’s performance,”...
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PATA: Martin Craigs new CEO
PATA has appointed aviation industry expert Martin Craigs, currently elected president of Aerospace Forum Asia (AFA) and managing partner at Hillcrest International Advisory, as its new CEO, effective October 31. Craigs, presently based in Hong Kong but with prior work and project experience in Europe,...
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