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To All Members, Dear Members, Sub: IATO Joins WTTC Safe Travel Stamp As you are aware, WTTC along with other industry associations are working together to achieve effective recovery protocols by developing meaningful action plans that optimize sector-wise recovery efforts. WTTC is granting Safe Travel Stamp to the associations and travel and tourism organizations that are following safe travel global protocols. To know more, please visit the following link:- https://wttc.org/COVID-19/Safe-Travels-Global-Protocols-Stamp WTTC_Safe_Travels_Stamp_Guide (1).pdf You will be pleased to know that at our request, IATO has been granted the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp along with other international associations recently. You may visit the following link to see the list of all the associations that have been granted Safe Travel Stamp by WTTC. Placed below 03 PDF files is attached for your ease & reference . IATO Global Protocols for the new normal for Travel Trade. Safe Travel_Terms & Conditio

To All Members Sub: MDA Revised Guidelines for Promotion of Domestic Tourism Attached please find Revised MDA Guidelines for promotion of domestic  tourism as received from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India  yesterday. ( Attached )  These revised guidelines have come into  force with immediate  effect. With regards, Rahul Chakravarty COO

To All Members, Placed below please find the email received from Indiatourism Delhi regarding Webinar being organized under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat on 26 th  November 2020 at 11 am. Members who wish to attend can join on the following link and no prior registration is required:- meet.google.com/gia-wrxt-gmg    Or open Google Meet and enter this code: GIA-wrxt-GMG With regards, Rahul Chakravarty COO Subject:  Webinar Seminar for the paring States of UP and Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh under EBSB on 26.11.2020 - reg. Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting from India Tourism, Delhi !! India Tourism, Delhi is organizing a  Webinar Seminar for the paring States of UP and Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh under the EBSB  ( Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat) scheme of Govt. of India On  26th Nov. at 11.00 am . The panelist is below: The Panelist is: 1. Regional Director (North), India Tourism, Delhi 2. Regional Director (North-East), India Tourism, Guwahati 3. President, Tour Operators’ Association, Meghalaya 4. Regi

DEL/288/2020                             16th November 2020 To All IATO Members, Dear Members, Sub: Reminder- IATO Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, the 18 th  November 2020 on 1130 hours on Zoom This is to remind you all about IATO Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 18 th  November 2020 at 1130 hours on Zoom. The agenda of the Annual General Meeting is as under: -             i.          Welcome address by the President            ii.          Presentation of Annual Report by the Hony. Secretary            iii.          Presentation of accounts for the F/Y 2019-20 by the Hony. Treasurer .                          and approval by the General Body            iv.          Appointment of Auditor for the Financial Year 2020-21            v.          Any other point with the permission of the chair            vi.          Vote of thanks by the Sr. Vice President  Please register in advance for the AGM on the following link:-   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t

21st October 2020 To All Members, Sub: IATO’s MOTIVATIONAL SESSION WITH MS. SAKSHI MANDHYAN ON MONDAY, THE 26 TH  OCTOBER 2020  Dear Members, IATO in association with TRAVTALK is organizing another Motivational Session for its members as part of its skill development program. The webinar is scheduled to be held on Monday, the 26 th  of October 2020 from 1130 hours to 1230 hours. Ms. Sakshi Mandhyan would be the guest speaker for this webinar and would talk about  'Motivation, mental well-being and behavioral adaptability for COVID-19 times'.  She is an Award-winning Happiness Coach, Psychologist, and Keynote Speaker with over 12 years of quality experience. She is also the Founder of Mandhyan Care, a Positive Mental Health Initiative.  The theme of the session will revolve around building motivation among the participants and making them learn coping mechanisms/behaviors to adapt better to the Post-Covid 19 environment. She will also talk about the important pillars of well-bei

9th October 2020   To All Members,     Sub: Webinar of Maldivian and Indian Travel Associations on 13th October at 1030 hours   Dear All, A Webinar of Maldivian and Indian Travel Associations “India Maldives Travel Connect” is being organized by the High Commission of India in The Maldives on Tuesday, the 13th October 2020 from 1030 hours to 1230 hours (IST).   Agenda of the webinar with the detailed program and the webinar flyer is attached. Program: IND_MDV_Travel_Connect_Agenda_(1).pdf Flyer: Webinar_flyer.jpg   The webinar will be live on Facebook on the following link:- https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInMaldives   Members are invited to join for the webinar, live on Facebook on the link mentioned above.   With best wishes,   Rahul Chakravarty COO

To All Tour Operators & Travel Agents (Active and Allied) Dear Members, During the interactive members meeting held on Friday, 18 th  September 2020, two IATO Office Bearers were given the responsibility to submit a proposal for the 27 th  September 2020 program. These two office-bearers called a meeting of some selected tour operators on Sunday, 20 th  September to brainstorm and submit the proposal to the EC. Thereafter, an EC meeting was held on Monday, 21 st  September 2020 wherein this point was discussed. A unanimous decision was taken by the EC, which was circulated today morning to those selected members who were invited for the meeting on Sunday, the 20 th  of September 2020.  The circular is placed below, which is self-explanatory and this is for your information. With regards, Rahul Chakravarty COO Subject:  Save Tourism Campaign Dear All,   This is with reference to the meeting held on Zoom on Sunday, the 20 th  September 2020 regarding Save Tourism. Based on our discus

To All Members Subject: India Tourism Northeast brings you a webinar on the Topic: River cruises on the Brahmaputra Time: Sep 11, 2020 04:00 PM Dear All, We have received an email from India tourism, Guwahati (appended) on the above subject. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87629361566 [1] Meeting ID: 876 2936 1566 No Passcode Rahul Chakravarty COO A cruise on the river Brahmaputra is a great way of exploring the natural beauty, countryside, and lifestyle of the local people of Assam. India Tourism Northeast brings you a webinar on the Topic: River cruises on the Brahmaputra Time: Sep 11, 2020 04:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87629361566 [2] Speakers - Mr. Nirmalya Choudhury Executive Director, JTI group IATO, Chapter Chairman Northeast Mr. Debajit Kr Borah Director Brahmaputra Cruises Pvt Ltd. Meeting ID: 876 2936 1566 No Passcode You are requested to join the webinar and inform your members to register and join. Regards, D.k. Mandal Assistant Director I

To, All Members (Recognised by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) Sub: Nomination of Tour Operators for participation at virtual PATA Travel Mart to be held from 23rd – 27th September, 2020. Placed below please find email received from India Tourism Singapore  regarding their participation in virtual PATA Travel Mart to be held  from 23rd – 27th September, 2020. IATO has been requested to nominate two (02) tour operators for  participation in the Mart. Members who are interested to attend the Virtual  PATA Travel Mart and  are recognised by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India,  may send  their expression of  interest on email id  operations@iato.in  and  iato.circulars@gmail.com  by 4 pm on 17th August 2020 as per the  following format:- Name of the company Name of the contact person Address Telephone/Mobile Number Email id Recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India (Yes or No) Please note the following:-         * Members who are not recognized by the Ministry o

Overcharging by Travel agents on Air India evacuation flights under Vande Bharat Mission To All Members, Sub: Overcharging by Travel agents on Air India evacuation flights under Vande Bharat Mission Dear Members, Placed below please find email received from Air India regarding Overcharging by Travel agents on Air India evacuation flights under Vande Bharat Mission. Members are advised to make note of this and refrain from any such mal-practices/manipulating the price on Air India tickets. Thanking you and with best regards, Sincerely, Rahul Chakravarty COO Encl:Circular_no_055.pdf -----Original Message-----  From: Vikas Sharma [mailto: vikas.sharma2@airindia.in ] Sent: 29 July 2020 21:56 Cc:  vijay@superbmytrip.com ;  pradeepkumardhiman@yahoo.com ; rohitbora@irctc.co.in ; Neeru Santoshi < Neeru.Santoshi@galileo.co.in >; admin@iato.in ;  iato@airtelmail.in ;  pk@amadeus.co.in ;  ng@amadeus.co.in Subject: Most Urgent : Communication Number 055 - VBM flights sold by Travel agents De

Taj Online Training Session for IATO members on Thursday, the 6th August, 2020 at 4 pm on Zoom To All Members, Sub: Taj Online Training Session for IATO members on Thursday, the 6th August, 2020 at 4 pm on Zoom Dear Colleagues, Taj Hotels in coordination with IATO is organizing an Online training session on Zoom on Thursday, the 6th August 2020  for the IATO Members on the latest product offerings from IHCL along with the Tajness A Commitment Re-strengthened which highlights Health and Safety Protocols of Taj Hotels as per following programme :- Date/Time:  Thursday, the 6thAugust 2020 at 4 pm on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvd-GprDsrGNbWN_Y5a0PB-jF5baI-W4XE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This session will give our members an insight of Taj Preparedness to welcome their guests staying at the hotels once business starts. Members are requested to attend in

  FICCI to organize the first edition of the ‘Tourism E-Conclave on July 29 -30, (Wednesday – Thursday), 2020 To All Members Subject: FICCI to organize the first edition of the ‘Tourism E-Conclave on July 29 -30, (Wednesday – Thursday), 2020. Dear All We have received an email from FICCI (appended) stating that it is organizing the first edition of the ‘Tourism E-Conclave on July 29 -30, (Wednesday – Thursday), 2020. The event will be Inaugurated by Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (IC), Government of India . The Virtual Tourism E-Conclave will give participants an opportunity to plan, promote, market, strategize and implement the best practices to revive their business in the Travel & Tourism sector in the post Covid era. Through the Virtual Tourism E-Conclave, the participants will gain knowledge on new global trends and best practices, increase brand awareness and be able to secure new business opportunities by networking with the key s

To All Members Sub: IATO Interactive Fortnightly meeting on every alternative Friday beginning from 19 th  June 2020 at 4 pm Dear Members, Keeping in view the present crisis tourism industry is facing and we are not sure when we are going to come out of the crisis and have physical meetings, it has been decided to have fortnightly meeting with the members on every Alternative Friday at 4 pm via zoom conference. However, meeting schedule may change in case of any other important meeting/webinar coinciding with our meeting. Frequency of the members meetings shall be reviewed time to time depending upon our members demand. The objective of this meeting is to continue our dialogue with our members, get their ideas, motivate small tour operators and update the members with the initiative IATO is making for survival and revival of the industry.  We shall try to invite speakers from various ministries or senior leaders from the industry to talk on different topics related to the industry and