The Union Budget 2026 has evoked mixed reactions from the travel and tourism industry, with stakeholders welcoming selective reforms while expressing disappointment over the absence of comprehensive measures to support the sector’s long-term growth. Welcoming the acknowledgment of tourism within the government’s employment and growth strategy, Ravi Gosain, President, IATO …
A high-level delegation from the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) met the Hon’ble Governor of Manipur, H.E. Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan yesterday to deliberate on critical issues impacting the state’s tourism industry and to explore collaborative initiatives to enhance Manipur’s visibility in global markets. The delegation …
Ahead of Union Budget 2026–27, leading figures from India’s tourism and hospitality industry convened with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present key recommendations aimed at boosting the sector’s growth and competitiveness. Industry representatives emphasized the need for simplified visa regulations to enhance inbound tourism and reiterated the call for …
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) held its 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Claridges, New Delhi, marking over four decades of dedicated service to India’s inbound tourism sector. The event brought together leading stakeholders, policymakers, and members from across India to review progress, discuss emerging challenges, and …
The Uttarakhand Tourism Representatives Association (UTRA) is set to host the second edition of its flagship annual conference, Sahbhagita 2025, on September 9, 2025, at the Pride Hotel Premier Solitaire, Dehradun. Designed as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, the conference will bring together tour operators, hoteliers, transport providers, adventure …
A Power-packed and exclusive first-ever full-day “Brainstorming Session” of Active Members was organized by IATO yesterday at the Le Meridien, New Delhi on 16th July, 2025 in a Hybrid Mode Mr. Ravi Gosain, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators apprised that it was truly heartening and encouraging for the IATO …
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) announces the re‑appointment of Mr. Mahendra Singh, proprietor of KK Holidays N Vacations, Jaipur, as Co‑Chairman of its Rajasthan Chapter for the 2025–27 term. Mr. Singh brings nearly three decades of expertise in the travel and tourism sector, heading KK Holidays N Vacations since 2005. Under his …
A 30 member strong IATO delegation led by Ravi Gosain, President, IATO met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah today in Srinagar. At the meet, the CM thanked the delegation for the initiative and assured the delegation of the safety, security of the tourists and urged the delegate …
The newly elected Office Bearers called on the Hon’ble Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for a courtesy call in his office today. IATO Delegation led by its President Mr. Ravi Gosain along with Mr. Rajnish Kaistha – Senior Vice President, Mr. Sanjay Razdan- Vice President, Mr. Sunil Mishra …
As per trends observed by IATO and discussion with every other FTA (Foreign Tourist Arrival) stakeholder, it is assessed by the body that FTA in India has not yet touched the 2019 level in the last financial year. While the importance of Inbound Tourism as a precious Foreign Exchange earner …
