Category: Trade News

Sejoe Jose, Chairman, IATO (Kerala Chapter) – “We have asked the Centre for subsidies to pay salaries to employees in the travel and tourism sector, especially to those earning less than Rs 25,000. The banks should provide moratorium to loans provided and dates for payment of GST and taxes should be given an extension of 90 days. A 50% refund of TDS paid should be considered to bring down the cash flow problem. The state should prepare a master plan along with industry players to set a short term and long term plan for the growth of the tourism sector. ... Read more

Just a few days ago, Association of Tourism Trade Organisations India (ATTOI) secretary Manu PV received an emergency call from French Embassy, Pondicherry. The caller briefed Manu about a lady sitting somewhere in a restaurant in Thiruvananthapuram. All the hotels in the vicinity had denied her entry and she was distraught. There was no place that she could go to. So, this was clearly a distress call. Manu immediately knew that this was a question of the sector’s reputation. He told the Embassy that the lady can call him for any help. “I was sure I could arrange accommodation for ... Read more

The Association of Tourism Trade Organisations India (ATTOI) has requested the Prime Minister to implement a week-long total shutdown in the country, in light of the corona virus pandemic. ATTOI President Vinod CS in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that such a move is required now, especially considering the experience of European countries. “The experience in Europe tells us that it’s not a walk-over situation. The shutdown should be implemented with force and anyone disobeying it should be fined heavily,” the ATTOI President said. “Once we jump above 1,000 infected persons, then there wouldn’t be any ... Read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has urged governments around the world to provide financial help to millions working in the tourism sector who are facing tremendous economic difficulties. Governments must extend vital, interest free loans to global travel and tourism companies as well as the numerous small and medium sized businesses as a stimulus. All government taxes, dues and financial demands on the travel sector need to be waived with immediate effect at least for next 12 months, WTTC stated in its letter. “We urge every government to take drastic and decisive action to preserve and protect the ... Read more

The Police Commissionerate in Kochi has launched the ‘Foreigners Outreach Cell’ for providing assistance to foreign nationals who may be facing difficulties due to the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. Foreign nationals can get help in procuring health clearance certificate, medical assistance, accommodation, transport, ticketing and visa by sending a text, audio or video message or a Whatsapp message to 8590202060. As soon as the message reaches COVID-19 police control room at the Police Commissionerate at Kochi, a police officer will contact the foreign national in distress and gets his difficulty resolved. The Police Commissionerate is continuously in touch with district health ... Read more

Recovery from this present scenario especially with regard to international tourist traffic is going to be difficult, the Tourist Guides Federation of South India, has said. The rapid spread of the corona virus has hit tourism sector badly and the tourist guides are a worried lot. Federation president Jairaj said that it will take couple of months to activate entire flight schedules back into position. Aviation and hospitality will get heavily hit. Many of the hotels in the month of March have decided to completely wipe out the trainee section and continue with their permanent staff and that also is ... Read more

IRCTC is taking one of its leading luxurious trains, the Maharaja’s Express to exhibit at OTDYKH Leisure 2018 in Russia. OTDYKH Leisure is the largest tourism event in Russia and the CIS, which enables the development of the tourism industry in Russia and facilitates the establishment of business contacts for representatives of the tourist market, as well as advertising of the country´s capabilities at an international level. Maharajas Express has 23 huge carriages and runs on five circuits, covering over 12 famous destinations in India. The train features five deluxe cabins, six for junior suites, two for suites and one for a ... Read more

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA India) has successfully conducted a four-city roadshow in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Mumbai along with 26 operators. “The objective behind conducting this roadshow is to show that Mauritius is more than a beach destination. It is a luxurious and glamorous destination as well,” said Arvind Bundhun, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority. “Roadshows are a good opportunity to acquaint with Indian travel partners with the destination and meet the hoteliers, DMCs and activity companies. India is the fourth largest market for Mauritius and by the end of this year, we are expecting about 94,000 to 95,000 Indian ... Read more

With an aim to enhance commercial ties with the Indian travel trade fraternity, Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has conducted a roadshow in Kolkata on August 29. A 20-member delegation, comprising of destination management companies (DMCs) from Israel, interacted with over 100 key travel and tour operators, MICE providers, up-market leisure operators and media personnel during the event. The ministry has also conducted another road show in the capital city of New Delhi on 30th August, 2018. The roadshow started off with a presentation followed by an interactive workshop with the IMOT team and trade partners. The roadshow included B2B sessions, ... Read more

  Munnar has always been one of the favourite destinations for tourists who visit Kerala. Splendid picturesque of tea plantations, zigzag roads, wintry weather even in summer – all make Munnar a delightful tourist place to visit and stay. ‘Showcase Munnar’ is a group formed to obliterate the misapprehensions of some people about Munnar and to attract more tourists. Showcase Munnar was formed by the hoteliers in and around Munnar, two years before. As per Adv. Babu Gerorge, the President of Showcase Munnar, the main objective behind the organization was to promote tourism in Munnar. Some of the hotels in ... Read more

Total visitor arrivals from India to New Zealand have doubled (from 33,000 to 66,000) in the past four years. Keeping this in mind, Tourism New Zealand is expanding its annual travel trade event, Kiwi Link India this year to three Indian cities. According to the new format, the organisation and partners host key buyers from around India in Mumbai from 9th – 10th July, followed by frontline training in Bangalore and New Delhi on 12th – 13th July respectively. Kiwi Link serves as a platform for Indian travel agents, product managers and planners to interact with New Zealand operators and ... Read more

The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is all set to tour four Indian cities between July and August, with an aim to attract Indian tourists to the country. The campaign, which will feature roadshows in the cities, will highlight the West Asian nation as an attractive tourist destination. The Ministry will begin its maiden roadshow in Nashik on July 19 followed by Ahmedabad on August 27, Kolkata on August 29 and concluding in New Delhi on August 30. With an aim to enhance commercial ties with the Indian travel fraternity and strengthen media relations, the events will start off with ... Read more

മലയോരമേഖലയുടെ ജനപ്രായിതാരമാണ് ഇന്നും കമാന്‍ഡറുകള്‍. മറ്റുവാഹനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് എത്തിപ്പെടാന്‍ സാധിക്കാത്ത അതിദുര്‍ഘട പാതകളില്‍ നിസാരാമായി എത്തുന്ന വാഹനമാണ് മഹീന്ദ്ര കമാന്‍ഡര്‍. ജീപ്പിന്റെ രൂപത്തില്‍ നിര്‍മ്മിച്ച ഈ വാഹനത്തിനെ ഇന്ത്യന്‍ നിരത്തിലെ എംയുവികളുടെ മുന്‍ഗാമി എന്ന് വിശേഷിപ്പിക്കുന്ന കമാന്‍ഡര്‍ അതേ പേരില്‍ തന്നെ എംയുവിയുമായി എത്തുന്നു അമേരിക്കന്‍ വാഹന നിര്‍മ്മാതാക്കളായ ജീപ്പ്. പുതിയ കമാന്‍ഡര്‍ 2017ല്‍ ഷാങ്ഹായ് ഒട്ടോഷോയില്‍ പ്രദര്‍ശിപ്പിച്ച യുന്റു കണ്‍സെപ്പറ്റിന്റെ പ്രെഡകഷന്‍ മോഡലിലായിരിക്കും പുറത്ത് വരുന്നത്. ചൈനയില്‍ പുറത്തിറങ്ങുന്ന ടൂവീല്‍ ഡ്രൈവ്, ഫോര്‍ വീല്‍ മോഡലുകളുള്ള വാഹനം ലോഞ്ചിട്യൂഡ്, ലിമിറ്റഡ് എന്നിങ്ങനെ വകഭേദങ്ങളിലാവും പുറത്തിറങ്ങുക. 2 ലിറ്റര്‍ പെട്രോള്‍ കരുത്തുള്ള എന്‍ജിന്‍ 270 ബി എച്ച് പി കരുത്തും 400 എന്‍ എം ടോര്‍ക്കും നല്‍കും.4873 എം എം നീളവും 1892എം എം വീതിയും 1738 എം എം പൊക്കവും 2800എം എം വീല്‍ബെയ്‌സുമുണ്ട് പുതിയ വാഹനത്തിന്. അമേരിക്കയിലും ചൈനയിലും പുറത്തിറങ്ങുന്ന വാഹനത്തിന്റെ ഇന്ത്യന്‍ അരങ്ങേറ്റത്തെ പറ്റി കമ്പനി ഇതുവരെ പ്രതികരിച്ചിട്ടില്ല. ... Read more