54th TAAI Convention To Create Waves
Staying true to its theme ‘New Waves…New Ways,’ the 54th TAAI Convention has garnered immense support amongst the travel trade circles.

Think Out Of The Box: Balbir Mayal
The agents have to keep pace with innovative ideas and explore more areas of customer services. They should realise that vast vistas are opening up in the travel trade and updating oneself on the know-how is the only way to keep oneself out of the waters says Balbir Mayal, president TAAI. Excerpts from an interview with Indrani Rajkhowa.

“We Expect To Strengthen Ties With The Indian Travel Trade At TAAI”
Vasantha Leelananda, president, Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), in an interview with Reema Sisodia, speaks about his organisation and its connections with the Indian market.

“Sri Lanka Is A Leader In Tourism Crisis Management”
The Sri Lankan government ensures that the industry is geared with the required professionalism says Anura Bandaranike, Honorable Minister of Tourism, government of Sri Lanka. In an interview he tells Reema Sisodia that he believes there is a need for greater synergy between Sri Lanka and India in the coming years.

TAAI (NR) Conducts Interactive Session With British Representatives
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) northern region’s general body meeting was held on August 17, 2005 at the Banquet Hall at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.

Sri Lanka- Riding The Waves
The success story of Sri Lankan tourism can be compared to that of a phoenix. The country bounces back with greater force after adversities, either man made for natural. The tourism minister proudly says that the country has a highly effective crisis management team in place to fight back. Reema Sisodia tries to find out what keeps it above the waves.

First Ever WOMAD Sri Lanka Festival of Drums To Perform At TAAI 2005
WOMAD Sri Lanka Festival of Drums is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 25, 2005.