ATT-ITDC signs MoU with CISF to provide online travel solution
Ashok Travels and Tours (ATT), the Travel division of India Tourism Development Corporation, New Delhi (ITDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Under the MoU, ATT will provide online travel solution for booking air tickets and travel-related services to 414 units and commands of CISF during official journeys. The MoU was signed by Shri. Rajiv Anand GM (ATT) and Shri. V K Yadav, AIG Admn on June 16, 2021, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.
FAITH Associations urge CMs for ‘proportionate relief’ on statutory obligations
Associations under FAITH (ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI & TAFI) have reached out to the chief ministers of all states for on statutory obligations to the pandemic hit tourism industry and other measures. Faith has highlighted that after a devastating financial year in 2020-21, Tourism business in India in FY 2021-22 will continue to be highly restricted due to stringent travel requirements, reduced international and domestic connectivity and apprehension of people to travel. This will heavily impact viability of tourism enterprises and jobs. With NIL to negligible business expected for tourism, travel and hospitality companies they have requested a complete waiver on Excise Duties, Property Taxes, Interstate Tourist Transport Taxes and more.
Shuvendu Banerjee joins Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla as GM
Shuvendu Banerjee has been appointed as the new General Manager of the hotel. With an illustrious experience of more than two decades, Shuvendu Banerjee has held leadership positions and worked with renowned domestic and international hospitality brands across the country. In his new role, Shuvendu will be responsible for the continued success of the hotel by combining cutting-edge hospitality with innovative experiences for the guests. He will focus on implementation of cleanliness protocols recommended by global IHG Ways of Clean programme. His expertise lies in devising sales and marketing strategies for maximum profitability for the stakeholders along with overall operational efficiency.
#FirstOpinion
“It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Phuket opens up for fully vaccinated travelers from low risk countries. With this I am hopeful that we shall soon open borders for Indians soon and we able to welcome you all to Thailand. With an increase in Vaccination process in India, we hope to see an increase in the ratio of vaccinated people thereby leading to opening up of borders.”
Cholada Siddhivarn, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mumbai
