OTOAI participates at the second Meet Global MICE Congress in Moscow
The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) proudly represented India at the second edition of the Meet Global MICE Congress (MGMC) held in Moscow. The event, themed Global Challenges and Trends of the MICE Industry: Towards Sustainable Development attracted over 1,300 participants from the global business tourism industry. The OTOAI delegation, led by President Himanshu Kesari Patil, included Vice President Shravan Bhalla, General Secretary Siddhartha Khanna, Past President Riaz Munshi, and EC Member ADL Abdul Karim.
GRNconnect empowers future tourism professionals through training initiatives
GRNconnect, in collaboration with DTORR, successfully conducted several student training sessions in November and December 2025, aimed at empowering students pursuing careers in travel and hospitality. These sessions, which trained over 100 students and were held across esteemed educational institutions, are a testament to GRNconnect’s commitment.
Air India appoints Rogers Aviation as Passenger GSA for Mauritius
Air India has announced the appointment of Rogers Aviation as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for passenger business in Mauritius. Rogers Aviation will manage Air India’s reservations & ticketing, support marketing efforts, and provide comprehensive passenger sales support in Mauritius. This association will offer seamless services to travel agents and customers in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Delhi leads delegation to Jordan’s historic Christian Sites
As the Baptism Site in Jordan celebrates the lighting of the Christmas Tree amidst an atmosphere of joy and peace, the Most Reverend Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Delhi, alongside Rev. Gershombhai Khristi, Auxiliary Secretary of the North West India Auxiliary & Allahabad Auxiliary Bible Society of India, joined the ongoing celebrations as representatives from India. Their journey focused on exploring Jordan’s deeply rooted biblical heritage.
#First Opinion
“The EEMA North Meet 2024 was extremely well curated with a mix of entertainment and knowledge sessions by industry experts. The energy and collaboration felt at the Meet reflects the strength and passion of our community. Moving forward, we aim to empower event professionals, seize new opportunities, and drive sustainable progress. The launch of key Task Forces and today’s sessions reinforce our commitment to elevating industry standards and fostering a connected, forward-thinking ecosystem.”
Ankur Kalra,
General Secretary, EEMA
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