Association News

» TOFT Wildlife Tourism Awards 2012 to take place as planned on 14 September

TOFT has had over 80 nominations for 8 separate award categories ... Read more

» Maharashtra govt. mulls 50 percent rebate on stamp duty on tourism projects

Fewer licences will now be required to open restaurants, the licence renovation period will be extended from the existing one to five years and luxury taxes will be slashed ... Read more

» TAAI members write to MLAs & MPs seeking help in their fight for commission

Accuses all international carriers of selling their tickets on their website at much cheaper rates than that offered to International Air Transport Association-certified agents ... Read more

» Tourism makes vital contribution to economy of Argentina says President

UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai and WTTC President & CEO, David Scowsill presented an Open Letter which calls on global leaders to support tourism as a driver of economic growth and development ... Read more

» Maharashtra CM anounces several initatives to boost tourism at IATO Convention

Development of Cruise Terminal, Bollywood Museum, Convention centers; Luxury tax reduction; incentives to build hotels in special tourist circuits; reduction of ATF tax on cards ... Read more

» Chairman Antunes Advances the PATA ‘Next Gen’ Agenda in India

Riding on the strong foundation the Chapter has created, the PATA Chairman said that it should be a priority in India and throughout PATA to cultivate new blood to sustain the industry ... Read more

» ITTA 4th convention to be held in New Delhi on September 7-8

Themed “Enhancing Capabilities Meeting National Tourism Target” the fourth Indian Tourist Transporters Association convention will be organised at Hotel The Grand, New Delhi. ... Read more

» Asia Pacific Tourism Arrivals Grow in May, But Slowdown Continues

For the first five months of 2012, the average growth in international visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations was 6% up year-on-year: PATA;  India was up 5% during May 2012 ... Read more

» TAFI convention to be held in Durban postponed to February 2013

The new team to have sufficient time to focus on bringing value to the convention; Aditi Bhende appointed as the chairperson and Mr. Bharat Shah as the co chairman of the convention committee ... Read more

» ICPB organizes 7th Conventions India Conclave to promote MICE Tourism

Conventions India conclave (CIC) is not a traditional association convention, but is regarded to be South Asia's premier networking event for buyers and sellers in the Indian meetings industry ... Read more

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