Fast Facts

TOs Approach FM For Service Tax
Close on the heels of domestic tour operators are inbound tour operators who have approached the Ministry of Finance to resolve the service tax issue. On behalf of the inbound tour operators, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently initiated dialogue with the Abatement Committee.

TAAI Convention To Be Held In Colombo
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has decided on the much-awaited choice of venue for their 54th annual convention.

IATO Convention To Be Held In Cochin, August 26 - 29
The 21st IATO annual convention, to be held over three days beginning August 26, 2005, has finalised Cochin as its venue. The conference will be held in the Cochin Convention Centre.

ICPB Set To Host Third MICE Conclave
The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has announced its third MICE conclave to be held in New Delhi on August 10 and 11, 2005. The event has been initiated to motivate service providers to sell India as a MICE destination.