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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9th International Food Tech India 2010
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20 more Sarovar hotels in India
Viewing a chain of hotels and resorts in mind Optus Sarovar was launched in Gurgaon, with 72 deluxe rooms and eight premier rooms. Atpresent 40 Sarovar hotels are operational in India. According to an official of the Sarovar they have a concrete plan to open twenty new properties in 2010. The locations...
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Starwood to open 15 hotels in India by 2013
Starwood Hotels and Resorts is preparing to launch its Aloft brand in India. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has 26 hotels in India and further they plan to debut in the Indian hotel market by opening Aloft hotel in Bangalore and Chennai by June 2010. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans...
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Hilton New Delhi now opened
The Hilton brand is ranked in among the Top 5 international hotel brands in the country. Hilton Worldwide has recently opened the Hilton New Delhi/Janakpuri, in India. The 228 guest room property marks the arrival of the first and only internationally branded full service, upscale property in West Delhi. Hotel...
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35 hotels across the Gulf region
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Scdnnars soon in Delhi airport
The Indian authorities are planning to install body scanners at the Delhi Airport on a trial basis and some manufacturers have told them the machines won’t recognize silicon implants for what they are. As also, surgical implants such as pacemakers, artificial heart valves and orthopaedic devices....
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Passenger delay due to airport tracking
Passengers’ personal electronic gadgets could become valuable tools to combat airport delays. TSA is exploring the option of integrating technologies into US airports that pick up on passengers carrying PDAs or Smartphones on them, as a way of monitoring their progress and how long they’re...
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Nationality screening at US airports abandoned
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American Airlines introduces mobile phone boarding at 27 airports
Travellers to 27 airports around the United States can now use their mobile phones when checking in to an American Airlines flight, as the carrier expands its mobile boarding pass scheme. 19 new airports have implemented the new scheme which sees travellers flash a barcode from their mobile phone or...
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First multi-lingual kiosk at Bangalore airport
Bangalore International Airport Limited has deployed a first of its kind multi-lingual human interactive airport solution and this will start operation in July 2010. Moveo Systems will set up easy-to-use interactive and intuitive touch panel Kiosks at strategic locations across the airport that will...
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