25 years

TRAVTALK brings to you the news and events that made headlines 25 years ago and are relevant even today. From the March issue of 1992:

Mukesh Goel, Director, Oriental Travels, was the Founder President, Indian Tourist Transporters Association (ITTA) in 1992. At that time, he was of the opinion that ITTA members keep getting neglected despite having important contribution in the tourism industry. His travel agency is still a name to reckon with in the industry, whether, its transport or tours.

Sheraton, in 1992, was amongst the first international hospitality chains to enter India. Earlier it had a franchise affiliation with ITC, but they finally planned to invest in India 25 years ago, in a joint venture with the WelcomGroup for the same.

Then Mukesh Goel Founder President, Indian Tourist Transporters Association Now Mukesh Goel Director, Oriental Travels