Press Releases

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on the invitation from the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Board (SLTPB) will be holding its 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 6 – 9, 2023 in Association with Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO). TAAI, which was supposed to host its Convention in Sri Lanka last year, is ... Read More »

The realm of Tourism & Hospitality sector is reeling under an unprecedented situation. There is a paradigm shift. Tour operators which form a sizeable segment of the Tourism Industry and almost 80 percent fall under the micro and small business entities are facing an extraordinary existential crisis. To confront the challenges thrown open, these challenges, especially in the wake of ... Read More »

PRESS RELEASES Visit Maldives Holds Media Meet to Inform Local Media about “Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference 2023” Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) held an exclusive media meet on the morning of 11th May 2023 to inform the local media about the ‘Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference 2023’. The event is set to be held from 30th May ... Read More »

TAAI WITT President Jyoti Mayal – it is satisfying feeling when one gives back to society. As President of TAAI & Chairperson of THSC we will continue to build in many more such initiatives under to support women & youth to be empowered with skills VFS Global and Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) in association with Tourism & Hospitality ... Read More »

The Outbound Tour Operators of India (OTOAI) has written to the honourable Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, seeking his help in sorting the mayhem caused by GoFirst. GoFirst airline, earlier this month, suddenly declared bankruptcy and cancelled all flights in the peak season, leaving many travellers stranded and unable to reach their destinations. This has caused significant financial losses ... Read More »

Jaipur, 9 May: With the industry status being given to tourism in Rajasthan as well as the various forward-looking policies and schemes such as Rajasthan Rural Tourism Scheme 2022, Rajasthan Guest House Scheme 2020, Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy etc., the state offers a conducive environment for investment in the State. The domestic tourists are significant to boost the economy ... Read More »

TAAI Delegation Led by President Mrs Mayal MC Member Mr Kohli and myself met the Hon.Minister Civil Aviation Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia ji The meeting lasted for half an hour where President Mrs Mayal briefed the Minister on the ongoing Go air issue the Minister gave us a very patient hearing and applauded Mrs Mayal on the regulation to be adopted ... Read More »

TAAI President Jyoti Mayal has expressed concern over the sudden cancellation of all flights by GO First Airline on 3rd & 4th May 2023, stating that it has put the aviation industry in shock. Go First has filed an application for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before NCLT as per media & ministry reports. Mayal commented on the struggles faced by ... Read More »

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, to be held from 01st to 04th May 2023 in Dubai, UAE. The Arabian Travel Market is one of the leading global events for the travel and tourism industry, attracting visitors and exhibitors from around the world. India’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market ... Read More »

New Delhi: IATO President Mr. Rajiv Mehra has written to the PM requesting him to restore SEIS (Service Export Incentive Scheme) or introduce an alternative scheme in the new Foreign Trade Policy, as the inbound tourism sector is still suffering and needs hand holding by the government. Besides, it seeks roll back of TCS of 20 percent to 5 percent ... Read More »