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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Delhi A’port: IATA objects tariff hike
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Kingfisher sinks to hit bottom; IATA strikes another blow
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Mute game play by Associations in self interest
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Fillip to aviation, budget Hotels: Hosp Industry to grow by $ 30 Bn in ’15
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Global freight firms comfortable in India
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QATAR AIRWAYS the best
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It is wake up call for Mihan
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Tourist arrivals to pick up; footfall to touch 100 crores by end 2012
There is hope for International Tourism picking up in year 2012. Arrival of tourists grew by over 4% in 2011 to 9800 lakhs, as per the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone...
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