New biz models for agents@tafi 2013
The TAFI Convention-2013 will be held at Icc-durban Convention Centre from February 24-27. It will provide future insight for delegates on the current industry issues beyond this year.
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the global economic slow-down, and diminishing returns from conventional streams, traditional travel agents face a plethora of challenges that the industry needs to tackle on a priority basis. The convention
We are proposing to organise Business Sessions from February 25-26 to highlight and find solutions to create better business
from February 25-26 to highlight and find solutions to create better business models. There will also be discussions on bilateral exchanges between the two countries and educating the travel industry on future business & cultural opportunities. This will bring the two countries closer and rekindle the path started by Mahatma Gandhi,” he added.
The tentative business session schedule will include topics like Beyond 2013, Winning the Battle for Relevance, Golden Horizon, and Power of Today among others, which will be presented to member-delegates by stalwarts from the industry. In the past, TAFI conventions were successfully held in Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai and Macau.
“It is interesting to note that there has been a tremendous increase in inbound as well as outbound traffic between India and these destinations just after the convention. This in turn has paved the way in improving bilateral trade and developing friendly relations with these countries. The Convention will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President and Tourism Minister of South Africa on February 24,” said Chugh.
“The new team of TAFI Managing Committee is pledged to work in a transparent manner and is determined to make a difference in its day-to-day functioning,” he added.