The Indian government's new policy to levy a 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on international tours and credit card expenses abroad will raise the cost of foreign travel for Indian citizens. This measure, aimed at curbing tax evasion, has drawn criticism from travel industry bodies concerned about its impact on affordability and tourism.
OTOAI and VisitBritain recently organized a VISA workshop in New Delhi to discuss the current processes and timelines for VISA issuance. The event was attended by members of the association and the travel media, and featured a presentation by Tishtar Parakh from VisitBritain.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday that India’s decision to re-introduce coronavirus testing for international passengers from 6 countries is “disappointing and a step backwards” as the current situation is different from when the pandemic began three…
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), a national tourism industry body with 1,600 members representing all segments of tour operators said it has made numerous representations to the Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs, and External Affairs requesting the restoration…
India is the fastest-growing airline market in the world. Private airlines have taken over the skies, while airline prices have been exorbitantly inflated, making air travel more expensive to the travelling public. Globally, distance plays a pivotal role in determining…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Public health organizations, including the WHO, have…
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IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) National Committee & Kerala State Committee meetings held on 15th June 2021 through online video conferencing, wholeheartedly expressed gratitude to Hon. Chief Minister and Tourism Minister of Kerala State for initiating to form Welfare…
In a bid to empower the voice of smaller operators in the ecosystem, travel and hospitality tech players – Airbnb, EaseMyTrip, OYO and Yatra – have come together to back and enable an industry association – Confederation of Hospitality, Technology…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travelers. The latest data collected by IATA, including its Timatic service, shows that more than 20 countries…
