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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.

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

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.

(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

TAAI President Mr. Iqbal Mulla addressing the press conference at Hotel Ashok New Delhi and  announcing Diamond Jubilee 60^th Indian Travel Congress, Convention & Exhibition of TAAI at Istanbul Turkey

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.

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

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... Read more

BIHAR ORGANISE ROAD SHOWS TO ATTRACT DOMESTIC TOURISTS 

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.

GOVT AIMS TO BOOST TOURIST TRAFFIC FROM SAUDI ARABIA

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.

JAPAN'S FIRST LADY MRS. HITOMI NODA VISITS DHABA - THE CLARIDGES, NEW DELHI‏

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.

IRCTC LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR BOOKING TICKETS ON MOBILE PHONES.

 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.

PATA APPOINTS IVY CHEE AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR - ASIA 

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

SUBODH KANT SAHAI RELEASES INDIA PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR 2012 IN DELHI 

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.

THE OUTBOUND TOUR OPERATORS  ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (OTOAI) FORMED

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 more

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS WINS AT CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER'S READERS' TRAVEL AWARDS‏

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.

DUBAI TOURISM ROAD SHOW 2012

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

CABINET TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR 49 PER CENT FDI IN AIRLINES

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.”

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 more