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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - April 2019

Apr 2019

Dec 24, 2022

Assam Grants Industry Status to its Tourism Sector

As the growth in the tourism sector is vital for socio-economic development in a state, the Assam State Cabinet led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma approved the proposal for grant of industrial status to the tourism sector in the state.
It has been highlighted that with such industry status, fresh investments in tourism infrastructures permanent in nature will contribute towards rapid employment generation, public-private partnership and infrastructure development.
With the grant of industry status to the tourism sector, now, restaurants, cafeterias, health clubs, spas and wellness centres among others are eligible for incentives under the industrial policy. This move will further encourage and boost private investment in the above areas of the tourism sector.

Dec 21, 2022

IndiGo Airline Ranked Number One in On-time Performance in November

IndiGo took the No. 1 spot in on-time performance (OTP) in November, after seven months. It dislodged Air India, which was second.
IndiGo's improvement in OTP came at a time when the Tata Group is working towards consolidating its four airlines while committing themselves to improving services overall in line with its target of achieving 30% market share in the next few years.

Dec 16, 2022

Airbnb Signs MoU with Goa Govt. to Promote Inclusive Tourism

Airbnb signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, to jointly promote Goa as one of the most sought-after high-potential tourism destinations in India and around the world. This partnership is aimed at encouraging travel to unique destinations that are lesser-known and enabling economically regenerative community-led tourism in the state.
On the sidelines of the official launch of 'Rediscover Goa', a week-long celebration of Goa's vast cultural diversity beyond its beaches and dazzling nightlife, Airbnb and the Goa Tourism Department have joined hands to scale homestay capacity across the State and provide support to Goan homestay Hosts in delivering quality tourism experiences to guests, both domestic and international.

Dec 03, 2022

DigiYatra Launched at Three Airports for Face Scan Entry

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the first phase of the Centre's ambitious DigiYatra facility for three airports where entry and boarding will be made more seamless with the use of a facial recognition system.
In the first phase, the minister launched the system for Delhi, Bengaluru and Varanasi airports.
As part of the second phase, the system will be launched in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Vijayawada by March 2023.
The DigiYatra facility will allow passengers to link their travel and identity documents and create a facial scan beforehand, which will do away with the need for them to produce boarding passes or identity cards when they arrive at an airport, drop their baggage, or proceed for boarding. Instead, passengers will need to show their face to a facial recognition camera to authenticate themselves.

Nov 30, 2022

ETAA Announces Saurabh Tuteja as New Chairman, North India

Saurabh Tuteja was chosen the new Chairman of Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA), North India Chapter. He got elevated from the post of General Secretary and took the baton from Sangeeta Manocha who now serves as an advisor to ETAA.
Tuteja shared that under his supervision and association's efforts, ETAA will be creating more opportunities for the members to learn, network and empower. He added that he will continue to contribute to the success and growth of association.
Enterprising Travel Agent's Association (ETAA), is a professional association representing the Retail tour operator/travel industry in India. ETAA's North India chapter has been actively creating opportunities to bring members on one platform of knowledge sharing and supporting each other.

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