IATO Special - August 5-8, 2004

‘The Theme Aims To Unite All Components Of The Industry’
Subhash Goyal, president IATO speaks to Anindita Chattopadhyay about the convention and its future plans

Indian Tourism: Great Promises, Greater Challenges
India tourism has finally touched the three million arrivals mark, while domestic tourism soared to 320 million. India as a destination has made its way to the top 10 chart of Conde Nast Traveller and Lonely Planet.

‘Airfares And Travel Packages Will Play An Important Role In Boosting Tourism’
The entire scope of making travel by air more affordable is indeed by reducing costs to a competitive level available on international markets.

TAAI To ‘Unbound’ India For Convention
The upcoming Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) annual convention to be held in Kolkata in September is gearing up for success.

TGFI, IATO Revise Fee Structure For Guides
Come October and guides will be a happy lot. The industry has revised the fee structure for the approved guides of India.

TAFI To Launch Insurance Scheme By September: Ahmed
The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) recently witnessed a change in guard in the managing committee, which is now headed by Zakir Ahmed.