Activities and Events
PATA, AGM-2017
Pata AGM took place on 2-Dec-16 at Hotel Claridges. The meeting was chaired by its chairman Mr. Vinod Zutshi ( secretary Tourism ) and was attended by many prominent members. The undersigned as an Honorary Secretary presented an yearly report to all Pata members about the activities which were taken by Pata India office. Before presenting the report prefaced his report with some challenges faced by the Tourism industry during 2015-16 like Nepal Earthquake impact on tourism business & tourist inflow. India- Nepal itinerary was adversely affected resulting in less number of visitors, though the business regained in a year, Ambiguity on purchase & usage of diesel vehicles, Monuments fee hike, Thick smog situation in Delhi and Demonetization.
Annual sports tournament at Friends Club
Like every year, this time too, the undersigned participated in friends Club badminton tournament in December month, played for about 15 days and was a runner up in doubles category. This is an yearly event and in the past he has won single badminton title also.
INCREDIBLE HERITAGE INDIA FESTIVAL & MART 2017
MD attended lunch on 15th Nov 2016 at Taj Palace hotel at the launch of the Incredible Heritage India Festival & Mart 2017. An MOU has been signed between Maharaja Gaj Singh ji of Jodhpur on behalf of IHHA & MD-TSI. This festival will be promoted by the heritage hotel association and all FTO’s during their visit will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the owners directly. TSI will help them market this festival and get FTO for the FAM tours.
EXHIBITIONSKERALA TRAVEL MART
TM took place from 27th to 30th Sep 2016 at Kochi, Kerala. MD, Mr. Manoj & Mr. Sunil attended the same. Many foreign tour operators visited our stall & interesting meetings took place. As always, this year too a new & attractive theme was used for designing the stall.