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January 15th, 2012 |
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The Union Tourism Minister, Shri
Subodh Kant Sahai delivering the inaugural address at the 3D Mapping Projection
on India Gate, organized by Ministry of Tourism as part of Campaign Clean India,
in New Delhi on January 09, 2012. |
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The
former President of India, Dr. A.PJ. Abdul Kalam lighting the lamp at the All
India workshop on Campaign Clean India to create awareness about hygiene and
cleanliness at tourist destinations and monuments, organised by the Ministry of
Tourism, in New Delhi. The Union Tourism Minister, Subodh Kant Sahai is also
seen in the picture |
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TAAI President
Mr. Iqbal Mulla alongwith TAAI Vice President Mr. N. Sharafudeen , Chief
Representative Mr. Harkripal Singh & Manager Administration Mr. Satish Vaghela,
met Mr. Ajit Singh Minister of Aviation government of India on 10th January
2012. Honourable minister assured the TAAI delegation his prompt attention to
the problems of the Industry. He gave patient hearing to the presentation of
Mr. Iqbal Mulla and assured to meet at the earliest for another detailed
meeting. |
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(L to R) Mr.Özgür Aytürk,
Culture & Tourism Counsellor for India, Turkey Tourism, Mr. Sunil Kumar
Secretary General TAAI, Dr Burak Akcapar, Turkish Ambassador to India, Mr. Iqbal
Mulla, President TAAI, Mr. N. Sharafudeen
Vice President TAAI and Mr.Adnan Aykac GM Turkish Airlines in India at TAAI
press conference in New Delhi |
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TAAI President Mr. Iqbal Mulla
addressing the press conference at Hotel Ashok New Delhi and announcing Diamond
Jubilee 60th Indian Travel Congress, Convention & Exhibition of TAAI
at Istanbul Turkey |
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TAAI President Mr. Iqbal Mulla with
The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in India
H.E. Dr Burak Akcapar at the TAAI press conference in Delhi. The ambassador
announced free visas for delegates attending TAAI convention in Istanbul Turkey. |
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Mr.Vineet Gopal. Riaz Munshi, Mr. Sahni, Mr
Shravan Bhallar Mr. Rajeev Sabharwal At an OTOAI press conference |
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TAAI ANNOUNCES INDIAN TRAVEL
CONGRESS IN ISTANBUL TURKEY |
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Travel
Agent Association of India (TAAI) on invitation of the Turkish Indian
Tourism council (TITC) and Turkish Government will be organizing its
Diamond Jubilee 60th Indian Travel Congress, Convention & Exhibition of
TAAI at Hotel Green park, Pendik in Istanbul, Turkey, from 11th to 13th
March 2012. with an expected gathering of about 1500. The event is going
to be an ideal meeting point for trade members to discuss and debate
impending issues and the way forward. Mr. Iqbal
Mulla, President TAAI said ”Turkey is an exciting and upcoming outbound
destination for India and the convention will be a big step in boosting
tourism exchange between the two countries”
Speaking to
the press persons in Delhi The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in
India H.E. Dr Burak Akcapar said “I am confident that 2012 will be a land
mark year in Turkish-Indian friendship. TAAI convention in Turkey will be
a mileage event in our rewarding efforts to promote people-to-people and
business-to-business ties between the two countries” Turkey has
announced free visas for all delegates travelling to Istanbul for the
Travel Agents Association of India’s (TAAI) Diamond Jubilee Convention...
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BIHAR ORGANISE ROAD SHOWS TO ATTRACT
DOMESTIC TOURISTS |
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Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) has embarked on a 10-city
road show across India. The ‘Discover Bihar’ road shows kicked off from
Hyderabad on January 6 and are slated to conclude in Guwahati on March 25 this
year. During the road show, the BSTDC team would be spending two days in each of
the 10 cities - Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad,
Mumbai, Surat, Jaipur and Guwahati. Speaking to press persons Navin
Kumar, Deputy General Manager, BSTDC said "We are showcasing Bihar through
PowerPoint presentations and also through posters and banners explaining its
rich heritage and the present-day Bihar," He went on to inform that they
would also be organising folk and cultural programmes to highlight the culture
of the state. The Corporation will also highlight the various religious centers
of Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Sufism in Bihar. |
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GOVT AIMS TO BOOST TOURIST TRAFFIC
FROM SAUDI ARABIA |
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India kicked off a tourism road show in Riyadh recently with an announcement
that the government is working on a proposal to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation in the tourism
sector. It was also revealed that New Delhi will consider at a later stage to
set up a tourism representative office in Saudi Arabia, a key Arab nation which
sent about 23,000 tourists to India last year. “An increase of 43 per cent in
the number of Saudi tourists to India was reported last year compared to the
year before,” said Hamid Ali Rao, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, while
addressing a contingent of Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism Officials, Saudi
tour operators and hospitality industry executives at the Sheraton Hotel in
Riyadh. RH Khwaja, Secretary at India’s Ministry of Tourism and leader of
India’s tourism delegation, was also present. |
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JAPAN'S
FIRST LADY MRS. HITOMI NODA VISITS DHABA - THE CLARIDGES, NEW DELHI |
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Dhaba - North Indian Highway Cuisine restaurant at The Claridges, New Delhi
played host to Japanese Prime Minister’s wife and the first lady of Japan, Mrs.
Hitomi Noda over lunch on Wednesday, 28th Dec, 2011. She was welcomed by Mr.
Peter J. Leitgeb, President & CEO, The Claridges Hotels & Resorts. She along
with Honorable Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Yoshihiko Noda was on a visit to
India and wished to try Indian cuisine. She was delighted with the experience
of Indian Cuisine in the rustic Dhaba ambience. The signature dish of Dhaba,
Balti Meat was highly appreciated by her. Dhaba, at The Claridges, New Delhi
has been playing host to several important individuals visiting New Delhi. |
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IRCTC LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR BOOKING
TICKETS ON MOBILE PHONES. |
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IRCTC launches a smarter way to book tickets. Now travellers can book their
rail tickets, anytime, anywhere through their mobile phones. IRCTC brings to you
the mobile website https://www.irctc.co.in/mobile where with just a few clicks
you can book your tickets using your mobile phones. IRCTC mobile website is
convenient and easy to use, can be accessed from any browser enabled mobile
having basic GPRS activated on phone. There are also a plethora of special
features available, such as, booking tickets by providing source and
destination, tickets whose date of journey is due will be visible and
cancellation of any of the tickets whose date of journey is due. |
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PATA APPOINTS IVY CHEE AS REGIONAL
DIRECTOR - ASIA |
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The
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ivy Chee as Regional
Director-Asia, PATA effective January 16, 2012. Chee, a Malaysian national, will
be responsible for promoting PATA's Next Gen range of membership benefits to
travel and tourism industry companies and organisations, and engineering
opportunities for the Association and its members in Asia (excluding Greater
China). Before joining PATA, Chee was Regional Senior Business Development
Manager at online travel aggregator Wego Pte Ltd in Singapore. "Ivy is an
important hire who embodies PATA's Next Gen philosophy," said Martin Craigs,
CEO, PATA. "A Malaysian who studied in Australia, she has worked in Singapore
with a background in the new media and online travel space, and speaks a handful
of regional languages |
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SUBODH KANT
SAHAI RELEASES INDIA PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR 2012 IN DELHI |
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Union Tourism Minister, Shri Subodh Kant Sahai released Incredible India
Promotional Calendar 2012 in New Delhi yesterday. Speaking on the occasion,
Sahai said that the Calendar projects India’s cultural diversity by showcasing
the rich architectural heritage of the country, its natural beauty and the
multitude of faiths, through various tourist destinations in the country. The
Minister expressed the hope that the calendar will play an important role in
promoting tourism in the country. |
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THE OUTBOUND TOUR
OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
(OTOAI)
FORMED |
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Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) has been formed as a
non-profit organisation comprising outbound tour operators and travel agents as
members. The need was felt for a voice for the outbound agents with the
concerned authorities, and to safeguard consumers and international suppliers by
taking up their cause on global and domestic issues to enhance market efficiency
and ensure customer protection...Read
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THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND
RESORTS WINS AT CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER'S READERS' TRAVEL AWARDS |
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Capt. C. P. Krishnan, Chairman of The Leela Palaces,
Hotels and Resorts was felicitated at the Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Travel
Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award.The glittering soirée was held at The
Leela Palace New Delhi. Condé Nast Traveller’s readers were recognized for
setting benchmarks in the travel and tourism industry. Among these, was The
Leela Palace Udaipur which was voted as the second favourite leisure hotel and
spa in India. |
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DUBAI TOURISM ROAD SHOW 2012 |
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Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
will lead a Dubai travel industry delegation to India from the 17th - 21st
January 2012.The 17 member delegation will travel to several cities in India in
order to foster and develop a closer working relationship with key members of
the travel industry in order to promote the destinations latest hotels, resorts,
attractions and tours.The road show will be heald in Delhi on 20th January 2012
at The ParkHotel New Delhi |
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CABINET TO CONSIDER
PROPOSAL FOR 49 PER CENT FDI IN AIRLINES |
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The Union cabinet will soon consider a proposal to
allow foreign airlines to buy up to 49 per cent equity in India’s domestic
airlines, Ajit Singh, Union Minister for Civil Aviation said yesterday, throwing
a potential lifeline to cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, which has been at
the forefront of lobbying efforts seeking this change. Foreign airlines are
currently barred from investing in Indian carriers, although other foreign
companies can buy as much as a 49 per cent stake in them, and the relaxation
could help debt-laden airlines gain access to more capital, according to a
report by Mint.It wasn’t immediately clear whether foreign airlines would at all
want to invest in Indian carriers, most of which are in poor financial shape.
“We realized that FDI (foreign direct investment) is one of the factors that
will help the industry survive the current financial problems,” Singh said after
meeting Pranab Mukherjee, Union Minister for Finance yesterday. “The question
was to allow other airlines to participate in FDI. I discussed it with the
Finance Minister and he agreed... We will move the note to the cabinet now.”
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KAMLESH BAROT TAKES OVER
AS PRESIDENT OF FHRAI |
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Mr.
Kamlesh Barot takes over as President of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant
Associations of India (FHRAI), The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI),
founded in the year 1955 by the late Shri Rai Bahadur Oberoi, is the apex body
of the Hospitality Industry in India which represents about 3700 Members,
comprising of 2397 Hotels, (with nearly 141805 rooms) and 1165 Restaurants,
(with nearly 107982 covers) including Resorts & Hotels along the coast-line of
India....Read
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