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The Tourism India Alliance (TIA) expresses concerns over airlines’ use of the “Look-in Option.”
In a formal letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Tourism India Alliance (TIA) expressed concerns about the allegedly discriminatory application of the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) dated February 24, 2026. The problem, according to TIA’s letter dated March 26, 2026, is that some airlines are only extending the 48-hour “Look-in…
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TAFI Northern India chapter held its members meeting at New Delhi
On March 18, 2026, the Northern India Chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) held its members meeting at The Park in New Delhi, which brought together more than 100 member agents and representatives from travel media. Dinesh Kumar, Chairman of the TAFI Northern India Chapter, presided over the meeting and gave members an update on the chapter’s…
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EKTTA elects Executive Committee and Office Bearers for the 2026–2028 term
Following the successful conclusion of its elections, the Enterprising Knot of Travel and Tourism Associates (EKTTA), Odisha, has named its Executive Committee and office bearers for the 2026–28 term. The newly elected president is Debasis Mishra, while the vice president is Chandi Prasad Pattnaik, the general secretary is Subhashree Bhanja, and the treasurer is Debakanta Nayak. The Joint Secretary will…
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Tokyu Hotels & Resorts and Global Hotel Alliance collaborate
Through this collaboration, THR’s more than 40 hotels in Japan will be able to take advantage of GHA DISCOVERY and its more than 34 million members worldwide. Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and Tokyu Hotels & Resorts Co. Ltd. (THR), a Japanese hospitality firm running the Tokyu Corporation-owned “TOKYU HOTELS” chain, have inked a deal. This marks a significant milestone in…
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SSR Reps to be the marketing arm of DTH Travel Lanka in India
DTH Travel Lanka has been onboarded as SSR Travel Solutions’ new Destination Management Company (DMC) partner for Sri Lanka, with effect from February 1, 2026, according to SSR Reps, the representative vertical of SSR Travel Solutions. Since its founding in 1976 as Hemtours, DTH Travel Lanka, with its headquarters located in Colombo, has developed into a modern DMC renowned for…
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Skål India National Congress 2026 to be held from August 12 – 14 in Coimbatore
Skål International India has announced the dates for their National Congress 2026, which will be held from August 12 to 14, 2026, at Le Méridien Coimbatore. The three night, four day Congress (SINC2026), with check-in on August 12 and check-out on August 15, 2026, will be hosted by Skål International Coimbatore. Skål International India has announced the dates for their…
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GAEHP celebrates its first anniversary
At a packed networking event in New Delhi, the Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) celebrated its first anniversary, showcasing the organization’s quick development and growing nationwide presence in a short period of time. Over 120 business professionals attended the event, and members traveled from far-off places, demonstrating GAEHP’s expanding influence beyond local borders. Leading figures from the…
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Tourism India Alliance – TIA Successfully Concludes TEX 2026 in Odisha
Tourism India Alliance (TIA) successfully concluded the 2026 edition of its flagship Tourism Exchange (TEX 2026), held from January 8 to 10 at the Mayfair Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha. The three-day event brought together over 300 delegates and more than 30 exhibitors from across India and overseas, reinforcing TEX’s position as one of the country’s most comprehensive…
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Rezbook DMC’s Indian MICE and FIT Platinum Partners are hosted at the opulent Baku FAM
In order to establish Baku and Azerbaijan as a high-end luxury destination for the Indian outbound travel market, Rezbook DMC organised an ultra-luxury familiarisation (FAM) trip for its MICE and FIT Platinum Partners. The personalised experience increased the destination’s attractiveness for upscale leisure and business travel by giving partners firsthand exposure to its opulent hospitality, culture, and infrastructure. Two of…
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MICE professionals from 35 countries will gather in Moscow for MGMC 2025
The Moscow City tourist Committee aggressively promotes business travel while cultivating an open, productive interaction with the travel and tourist industry. Moscow has begun hosting the Meet Global MICE Congress (MGMC). This year’s event, which is being held for the third time in 2025, brings together nations from the Global South and 35 BRICS countries to exchange knowledge and form…
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