The topic for English is write a letter to the secretary of the ministry of travel and tourism about showing the concernment of tourists spots giving suggestions or ideas on it
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10th July, 2018
To All Members,
Dear Members,
Sub : - Letter from Secretary (Tourism) , Govt. of India
The newly elected Executive Committee of IATO took over the charge from 28th April, 2018 and since the date, put all efforts to ensure all pending issues are taken up with the concerned authorities for expeditious settlement. Also various new initiatives were taken in the best interest of members.
AN UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES IS GIVEN AS UNDER:
NEW EC TEAM CALLED ON THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF TOURISM: Newly elected Executive Committee members with IATO President called on Hon’ble Minister in his chamber, introduced themselves to Minister and assurance was also given of full support of IATO in all new initiatives taken by the Ministry of Tourism under the leadership of Hon’ble Tourism Minister. A consolidated note on the pending issues was also given to Hon’ble Minister to seek his kind assistance for settlement of the issues. Hon’ble Minister was also updated on IATO Convention and requested Hon’ble Minister’s presence. He has assured his presence. Similarly new committee also called on Secretary (T), JS (T) and ADG (T) and sought their guidance on various related matters where IATO need support. This was also opportunity to invite them in person for IATO’s forth coming Annual Convention in September 2018.
IATO CONVENTION: 34th IATO Annual Convention will take place from 6 - 8 September 2018 and the Convention will be held at Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh.) In the interest of members, the Registration fee which was earlier Rs 7500/-was reduced to Rs 4500/- so that more members can join this event. Membership well appreciated this gesture by the new committee.
PENDING ISSUES WITH MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVT. OF INDIA
- MDA: Long pending reimbursement of MDA cases were discussed and Ministry was requested to arrange to settle these old cases at the earliest. On the follow up, over 50 cases were settled. While on this subject, in the meeting the emergent issue of minimum 5% growth in tourist arrivals, a major clause for settlement of reimbursement of MDA claims was raised. How even to maintain 5% increase became difficult due to economic recession in global traffic markets was also pointed out. The necessity to withdraw this clause which is an impediment for submission of claim was raised for consideration. Follow up letters have been addressed in the matter.
- TOUR OPERATORS APPROVAL AND MOT RECOGNITION: Since the business operation styles have changed and more and more tour operators are operating from home and business is more on online and through digital technology, the set guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India need immediate revision. The old guidelines of minimum areas of office space, minimum 2 trained staff in office either holding Tourism Degree or Diplomas from IITTM or any universities where tourism is taught, have become defunct. Thus immediate need is for revising the approval guidelines. Letter to this effect has also been addressed to Secretary (Tourism)
INDIA TOURISM MART: The above mart dates have been finalized ie from 16th-18th September, 2018 and FAITH has been given the responsibility for necessary arrangements for its successful operation. IATO will play a leading role in this event and member’s cooperation will be needed. Members are requested to block these dates.
GST ISSUES: Ministry was requested to take up this pending issues with GST council as no positive response received till date. This is negatively impacting the business operation of our members. As IATO, regular follow up is being done and we expect some positive outcome may be there.
ROAD SHOWS: Already one Road show took place in Asian Region where IATO members participated. Recently is USA Road Show also got completed. These Road Shows took place from 17th June to 22nd June, Covering: New York, Houston, Chicago, St. Louis. Revised Road shows dates for Russia and Nordic countries (August) covering: Moscow, Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm. Australia and New Zealand are yet to be announced. 2nd one for China has been announced will take place from 26th-30th August covering Beijing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Shanghai (Circular also issued to members)
MEETINGS: Till now total 32 meetings were attended in the Ministry of Tourism by EC members wherein IATO inputs have been well appreciated.
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IATO efforts will continue to serve the best interest of members.
With regards,
Gour Kanjilal
Executive Director
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