Countdown Begins To The 2005 Galileo-Express Travel & Tourism Awards

TATA AIG Lifetime Achievement Award To Be Introduced This Year

With the nominations forms having been sent out to the nominees in the respective award categories, the excitement to the Galileo-Express Travel & Tourism is building up. Nominated companies have already started sending in their completed forms and preliminary indications reveal that the awards will be even more closely contested this year. Polling for these awards have also commenced amongst the IATA-accredited travel agents and tour operators across the country.

The highlight of this year's awards is the newly instituted TATA AIG Lifetime Achievement Award. This is an individual award and will be awarded to that industry professional who has made the most significant contribution to the Indian travel and tourism industry over the years.

Mark out December 7, 2005 in your diary as the head honchos of the entire industry will converge in Mumbai to witness the third edition of the Galileo-Express Travel & Tourism Awards. From all across India, 155 companies - the best of travel, tourism and hospitality in India - will compete for these coveted industry awards. The event will also play host to various other celebrities in business and entertainment, with the spotlight focussed on the finest in the Indian travel fraternity. After the phenomenal success of Galileo-Express Travel & Tourism Awards 2004, Galileo India, along with Express Travel & Tourism from the Business Publications Division of Indian Express Group, will host this much-awaited encore. These awards serve in raising the bar for all those future aspirants to reach this ultimate pinnacle of proven expertise in the Indian travel industry.