Tour operators demand tax incentives

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 19:50

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) asked governments to exempt the industry from service tax and provide tax incentives for five years.

Air India revises domestic group booking policy

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 19:07

Air India Friday revised its domestic group booking procedures to boost passenger traffic in the festive and New Year season.

Govt to keep watch on tour operators in Andamans

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 21:34

In the backdrop of fresh video of exploitation of Jarawa tribes in the Andamans, government on Monday said it has decided to keep a close watch on tour operators.

Not altering in Haj tour operators list: MEA to HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 21:54

Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court there was no scope of alteration of the list of selected private tour operators.

Haj tour operators demand release of quota

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 14:51

With the Haj 2011 season fast approaching, over 600 private tour operators and 50,000 prospective pilgrims are in a quandary as the central government has not yet finalised the quota for them, a top official said.

Redress grievances of Maharashtra tour operators: J&K minister

Last Updated: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 16:25

Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister wants officers to work out a mechanism on the lines of Himachal Pradesh where tax is charged from such agencies on a quarterly basis.

Govt changes Haj quota rules for private tour operators

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 10:16

In order to make the Haj quota allocation process for private tour operators transparent and fair, government has changed rules under which even operators without any experience would be eligible.