The rapidly-growing outbound tourism segment in India has now got a dedicated travel trade association. Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), a non-profit organisation, was launched on December 28, 2011 in New Delhi. The first pan-India association for outbound tour operators, OTOAI is offering membership in three categories: Active, Allied and Odinary. Tour operators, travel agents, NTOs in India, journalists and other stakeholders from the travel industry are eligible for membership, which commenced from January 1, 2012. For Active membership, a compulsory set of standard criteria including a minimum of 150 square feet office space and billing of at least 15 lakh per annum, have to be met.
Guldeep Singh Sahni (MD, Weldon Tours & Travels) has been appointed as Founder President for the period 2012-2015.
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