Kolkata, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on Monday urged the government to address the long-standing concerns of the travel and tourism industry, alleging that these will not be addressed in the interim Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. Was ignored.
TAAI has conveyed its demands to Finance Minister, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarpu Rammohan Naidu ahead of the Budget later this month.
TAAI President Jyoti Mayal highlighted the key requests of the industry, including development of infrastructure, simplification of visa requirements, reduction in cost of aviation turbine fuel, rationalization of GST rates and credits, strategic reduction in income tax, abolition of TCS on outbound travel. Do, includes tax exemption on leave. Travel allowance, removal of TDS on automatic booking and simplification of licensing requirements.
He stressed the vital need to provide industry status to all stakeholders in travel, tourism and hospitality.
Mayal expressed confidence that addressing these priorities could significantly grow India's travel and tourism industry, benefiting both businesses and travelers.
With the budget around the corner and a new government in place, TAAI is hopeful that the Center will consider the demands and provide the necessary support to boost the sector.
TAAI has conveyed its demands to Finance Minister, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarpu Rammohan Naidu ahead of the Budget later this month.
TAAI President Jyoti Mayal highlighted the key requests of the industry, including development of infrastructure, simplification of visa requirements, reduction in cost of aviation turbine fuel, rationalization of GST rates and credits, strategic reduction in income tax, abolition of TCS on outbound travel. Do, includes tax exemption on leave. Travel allowance, removal of TDS on automatic booking and simplification of licensing requirements.
He stressed the vital need to provide industry status to all stakeholders in travel, tourism and hospitality.
Mayal expressed confidence that addressing these priorities could significantly grow India's travel and tourism industry, benefiting both businesses and travelers.
With the budget around the corner and a new government in place, TAAI is hopeful that the Center will consider the demands and provide the necessary support to boost the sector.
