The National Tour Association (NTA) and the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IATO’s 25th annual convention which concluded earlier this month in Bengaluru, Karnataka. IATO is the newest strategic partner of NTA. The MoUs were signed by Lisa Simon, President Certified Tour Professional (CTP), NTA and Vijay Thakur, President, IATO.
Simon spoke to the delegation in attendance, explaining the new relationship and how it will bring value to both memberships. “The signing of the MoU begins a partnership between the two travel organisations that will help to facilitate business between the associations’ members. Both IATO and NTA members service inbound and outbound travel, making this partnership broadly advantageous,” added Simon.
She added that the IATO members have shown interest in building relationships with NTA members. Like NTA’s tour operator members, they service various markets, groups and FITs and offer both traditional Indian and customised itineraries. “We are confident that this partnership will reap new business to and from India,” opined Simon. |