QUICK SHOTS
A treasured travel souvenir?
My fridge magnets
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
My first ever overseas travel in 1991 to Moscow. Though it was meant to be a Honeymoon trip but it turned into a Baby moon trip.
A destination that completely surprised you?
Ipoh in Malaysia. Great food and amazing natural treasures to see.
What’s your hidden talent?
I am in friendship with flowers and practice Ikebana – The Japanese Floral Art
An advice you would give to your 18-year-old self?
Travel, Travel and Travel
A travel trend you secretly wish would disappear?
Submission of Physical and lengthy visa application forms for tourism purposes. For easy and hassle-free travels, there should be minimum documentation and online submission and approval of visa application.
— Alka Jha, Partner, My Kinda Holiday LLP
Sri Lanka concludes successful Roadshows in Lucknow, Chandigarh & Jaipur
Sri Lanka Tourism wrapped up a series of successful B2B roadshows and networking evenings in Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Jaipur on June 23, 25, and 27, 2025. Organized by SLTPB and SLCB, the events aimed to promote Sri Lanka as a year-round destination to travellers from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Over 200 travel trade stakeholders, including Indian travel agents and media, participated in each city.
TAFI Western India elects New Leadership
The Western India Chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India successfully held its AGM and elections on June 26, 2025 at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club. The event drew strong member participation, reflecting unity and enthusiasm within the travel trade community. Jay Kantawala (WIYO Travel) was elected Chairman, joined by Arun Iyer (Secretary), Satbir Singh Narula (Treasurer) and Kalpana Sawlani and Manish Mayani as Committee Members for the leadership team for the 2025–2027 term.
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