KAT, Galileo India Announce Joint Training Initiatives

Galileo India P Ltd recently announced the launch of GIFT 1.0 an interactive CD-ROM based self learning tool, to enable the travel agency staff and students to attain training on Galileo's Central Reservation

System (CRS) in the convenience of their own offices, schools and homes. GIFT 1.0 will be jointly promoted by Galileo India and Kuoni Academy of Travel (KAT) to travel agency staff and students. Says Seema Luthra, president and CEO, Galileo India, said, “The travel industry is on the threshold of rapid expansion, and as a result, there is a rising demand of trained professionals. With such initiatives, we are hoping to ensure that this demand is met effectively, thus benefiting the industry.” The launch function preceded the certificate awarding ceremony of students of the airline diploma course of the Kouni Academy of Travel (KAT).

Added Vijay Chadda, member secretary-board of governors, Kuoni Academy of Travel, “With the tourism sector growing by leaps and bounds, we hope to equip the industry by providing world class professionals to cater to its need.” Kamal Hingorani, vice-president and head, Kuoni Academy of Travel in his `vote of thanks expressed that the travel and tourism industry in shining India is poised to grow at 10 per cent annualised for the next 10 years, thereby adding 10 million jobs to the current employment of 24 million. Hence KAT is building bridges towards enrichment of the organised sector in travel and tourism sector, as also towards President Kalam's vision of a developed India by 2020.”

The year 2004 will further witness the opening of similar centres in other metros like Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata etc. The academy has a central team comprising of highly successful professionals from the travel and tourism industry.