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Abolition of multiple taxes: Main agenda of ITTA’s annual convention 2010
Rationalisation of taxes and pre-payment of taxes for promoting seamless travel experience were the main agenda of discussion at Indian Tourist Transporters Association (ITTA) annual convention this year. TravelBiz Monitor presents the highlights of the one-day convention
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 IN CONVERSATION
‘We want to promote Tanzania as an Adventure and Cultural Tourism destination’ - Jilesh H Babla, Director, Akqua Tourism and Destination Pvt Ltd
Tanzania is targeting FIT, Honeymoon and MICE segments in the Indian market. Jilesh H Babla, Director, Akqua Tourism and Destination Pvt Ltd, (appointed as India representative in June last year) talks to TravelBiz Monitor about positioning, product offerings and strategies to market the destination
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 NEW APPOINTMENTS

Rajen Habib Khwaja, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
Neelam Talera, Media Manager, Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai
Sonal Sathe, Accountant, Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai
Lisha Krishnan, Trade Manager, Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai
Alpa Nidhikumar Jani, Trade Relations Manager for India market, South African Tourism
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This Week's Top Headlines
TAAI acknowledges industry’s achievements at TAAI Travel Awards 2010
  The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) yesterday announced the winners of the second edition of TAAI Travel Awards at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. ...read more>>
Bangkok Airways plans to start flights to India next summer
  Bangkok-based Full Service Carrier, Bangkok Airways is planning to start Indian operations by connecting two cities in summer next year. The airline is evaluating cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. ...read more>>
TAAI kick starts ITTE 2010 in Mumbai
  The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), in a first-of-its-kind initiative, kick started its India Travel Trade Expo (ITTE) (August 6-7, 2010) today at World Trade Centre, Mumbai. ...read more>>
EyeforTravel’s Travel Distribution Summit India to bring travel, e-commerce & social media on one platform for the first time
  The fifth edition of EyeforTravel annual Travel Distribution Summit India, to be held in Mumbai on October 6 & 7, 2010 at Novotel Hotel, is expected to bring travel companies, e-commerce solutions and ...read more>>
VisitBritain to launch B2B portal specific to Indian market by mid September 2010
  In a bid to intensify destination awareness among the Indian travel trade, VisitBritain, the national tourism agency of Britain, is in process of introducing a B2B portal by mid September this year. ...read more>>
JLR to launch Jungle Camps & Trails at 11 destinations in Karnataka
  In a major initiative to promote eco-friendly tourism in the state, Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), owned and managed by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), ...read more>>
Leela Palace New Delhi set for partial opening in early October 2010
  Leela Palace New Delhi will be partially operational in the first week of October 2010. According to Shashank Warty, Area Vice President, Hotel Leelaventure Limited, around 150 rooms and ...read more>>
Demand for pre-paid forex travel cards seen growing in India
  In keeping with the world’s growing inclination towards paperless transactions, the traveller’s cheque seems to be gradually making way for its electronic counterpart — pre-paid forex travel cards. ...read more>>
Retail Decisions Ltd to focus on Indian travel industry to market 'ReD Shield'
  Retail Decisions Ltd, dealing in online payment fraud prevention and payment processing which set up its India office three months back, is aiming at increasing its business prospects by primarily focusing ...read more>>
Air India to launch daily direct flights between Toronto and New Delhi from October 31, 2010
  According to a PTI report, Air India will launch daily direct flights between Toronto and New Delhi from October 31, 2010. Harry J Francis, Manager in Canada, Air India said that the distance between ...read more>>
Pride Hotels eyes 30 properties by 2015 in India
  Pride Hotels promoted by SP Group plans to expand in India and is eyeing a total of 30 properties by 2015. The Group currently operates 10 hotels under three different branding – The Pride Hotel (five-star luxury brand); ...read more>>
GoI grants ‘in-principle approval’ for import of 375 aircraft for scheduled operations
  According to a PIB release, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel recently informed the Lok Sabha that the Government of India (GoI) has granted ‘in-principle approval’ for import of 375 aircraft for scheduled ...read more>>
DGCA pulls up airlines refusing to pay commissions to travel agents
  More than four months after reinstating commission for travel agents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cracked a whip on errant airlines who refuse to adhere to the rule. ...read more>>
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