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ADTOI to organise mega state meet at next year’s convention
The 4th annual convention of Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India witnessed participation of more than 500 delegates and focused on key issues like taxation, promotion of domestic tourism by states, need for specialist training programmes for travel trade etc. TravelBiz Monitor presents the highlights of the two day event
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 IN CONVERSATION
‘VisitFinland to organise three study tours for Indian travel trade this year’ By Arto Asikainen, Area Manager, Finnish Tourist Board
Arto Asikainen, Area Manager, Finnish Tourist Board talks to TravelBiz Monitor about the new products, marketing strategies for the Indian market this year and its major source markets
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 GUEST COLUMN
India- Poised to create NICE Revolution! - Shyam Nagpal, MD, International Conference and Exhibition Services (ICES) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
As per the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the global Travel and Tourism is estimated to account for USD 5890 billion of economic activity, which is equivalent to 9.9 per cent of the total GDP of the world. The contribution of Travel and Tourism Industry to employment is 238.3 million jobs, which is 8.4 of the total employment or 1 in every 11.9 jobs. This makes the Travel and Tourism Industry, as one of the largest industry in the world and certainly the largest among the service sector industries in the
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This Week's Top Headlines
IAAI sends notice to airlines to pay five per cent agency commission on gross
  Following the recent order passed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to re-instate agency commissions, IATA Agents Associations of India (IAAI) issued a written notice on March 27, 2010 ...read more>>
TAFI appoints Dharmendra Gursahani as new Chairman for TAFI Convention 2010
  Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has appointed Dharmendra Gursahani as the new Chairman for TAFI Convention 2010 which will be held in Dubai. He precedes Capt. Promod Kohli who served as ...read more>>
TAT to focus on ‘minimising ecological impact’
  The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated its 50th Anniversary by organising a Golden Jubilee Mega Media FAM Trip for travel journalists from across the globe. TAT organised a detailed product seminar ...read more>>
Singapore Tourism Board unveils new brand marketing campaign- ‘YourSingapore’ in Indian market
  Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled its new brand marketing campaign from the successful ‘Uniquely Singapore’ to ‘YourSingapore’. The new brand underpins Singapore’s strength as a ...read more>>
National Tourist Office of Spain to tap leisure and MICE segments in Indian market this year
  National Tourist Office of Spain which set up its office in Mumbai last year is looking at tapping the leisure and MICE market from India this year. The tourism board is promoting destinations like Madrid, ...read more>>
US Consulate General organises Summer Vacation 2010: Destination USA seminar in Mumbai
  The US Consulate General recently organised an interactive travel seminar Summer Vacation 2010: Destination USA at the American Centre in Mumbai. The seminar focused on promoting America and ...read more>>
Cruise Shipping Asia to debut in Singapore in 2011
  Singapore will host the inaugural Cruise Shipping Asia 2011 event from 16 to 18 November, as the popularity of the cruise sector continues to grow in the region. According to a report by Tatiana Rokou...read more>>
Union Budget 2010-11 proposal to charge ten per cent Service Tax on air travel to stay
  According to a PTI report, the Union Budget 2010-11 proposal to charge ten per cent Service Tax on air travel may not be rolled back, as the Indian government expects to raise between Rs 600 and ...read more>>
Hoteliers seek clarity on investment linked tax deduction announced in Union Budget 2010-11
  The hoteliers association, while welcoming the budget proposal of granting investment-linked incentive to new hotel projects under Section 35 (AD) of the Income Tax Act, has urged the government to ...read more>>
MPSTDC to focus on promoting Bed & Breakfast scheme in select places in state
  Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) is in the process of announcing Bed & Breakfast (B&B) scheme especially in tourist interest places, in order to provide more accommodation ...read more>>
IRCTC becomes official ticketing agency for Commonwealth Games 2010
  According to a PTI report, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a subsidiary of Indian Railways, has bagged a contract of Rs 12 crore to become the official ticketing agency for ...read more>>
New Delhi to witness 2,224 hotel rooms for Commonwealth Games 2010
  According to a PTI report, only 2,224 rooms will be available for the Commonwealth Games, which will begin from October 3, 2010, despite all-out efforts by the Indian government to facilitate construction of ...read more>>
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