Ministers View
Express Travel & Tourism presents the ministers expectations, views on the upcoming TAAI convention to be held in Kolkata and its implications on the Eastern region

Kolkata Set To Welcome 53rd TAAI Convention
Kolkata is enjoying every bit of the attention since the last two years. After hosting Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) in 2002 and Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) in 2003, it is now TAAI in 2004, ( September 24-27, 2004) working towards a hat-trick.

`TAAI Will Set A New Benchmark For Eastern Region’
Ranvir Bhandari, general manager, ITC Hotel Sonar Bangla Sheraton & Towers, Kolkata, in an interview
with Reema Sisodia speaks about the importance of hosting the upcoming convention. Excerpts

`Bringing TAAI To Kolkata Was A Real Challenge’
Sanjoy Sett, chairman, TAAI- eastern region and Manoj Saraf, secretary, TAAI- eastern region, speak to Joy Roy Choudhury, about the challenges in bringing TAAI to Kolkata after a nine-year gap

TAAI To Focus On NER States
TAAI is scheduled to have a special session on showcasing the north-east states. Most of these states have their own tourism boards but lack proper connectivity and infrastructure, which has lead to their low profile existence.

TAAI Aims To Be `Zara Hatke’
Though the basic format of business sessions coupled with cocktails and late night raves stays, the annual TAAI convention, promises to be different in look and feel.

`Proper Training Is Essential For Agents To Become More Productive’
Balbir Mayal, president, TAAI, in an exclusive with Anindita Chattopadhyay, talks about his plans for the association