TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - September 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 07, 2023
Visakhapatnam Port's International Cruise Terminal Inaugurated
International Cruise Terminal at Visakhapatnam Port was inaugurated in the presence of Minister of Tourism (State), Shripad Naik, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, VPA chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS along with several other distinguished dignitaries.
The International Cruise Terminal serves as a pivotal gateway for both domestic and international cruise tourism along the eastern coast of India. This world-class facility offers a transformative experience to tourists while fostering economic growth and benefiting local communities.
This visionary project was initiated in response to a proposal from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The Ministry of Tourism approved part funding for the development of the Cruise-Cum Cargo Terminal at the channel berth in the outer harbour of Visakhapatnam Port by the Vishakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) under the Scheme of Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development during the financial year 2018-19.
Sep 06, 2023
Ajay Prakash Re-elected TAFI President
During the 29th Annual General Meeting and national elections for the new term of 2023-25, held at the Peninsula Grand Hotel in Mumbai, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) elected the new Managing Committee unopposed.
The TAFI President, Ajay Prakash, was re-elected, while Anil Kalsi took over from Kamal R Jadhwani as the Vice President. Abbas Moiz and Hitank Shah retained their positions as National General Secretary and Treasurer.
TAFI's membership - 1400 Active, Associate, Allied and Affiliate (Travel Service Intermediaries - Non (ATA) members from all over India
A proud member of World Travel Agents Association Alliance (WTAAA)
An Affiliate member of the Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA)
Signed an Agreement with the Federation of Hoteliers and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) for the benefits of its members