The Indian Association of Tour Operators

IATO is the National apex body of the tourism industry. It has over 1900 members covering all segments of Tourism Industry.

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Mr. Sunil Mishra, Honorary Secretary, IATO, represented India at the 4th BIMSTEC Network of Tour Operators (BNTO) Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka (21–23 July 2026), sharing ideas to strengthen regional tourism, improve connectivity, and enhance collaboration among BIMSTEC nations.

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IATO announces the theme for its 41st Annual Convention (10–13 Sept 2026, Visakhapatnam): “India: The World’s Next Tourism Opportunity.”

Convention leadership:
• Sunil Mishra – Chairman
• Deepak Kumarr Bhatnagar – Co-Chairman
• Vijay Mohan – Coordinator

#IATO #IndiaTourism

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We congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, completed 4,399 days in office. We hope tourism will flourish under your leadership

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @mygovindia @FollowCII
#12YearsOfSeva

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Swachh Paryatan Abhiyaan begins at Qutub Minar! 🇮🇳

Join IATO in promoting cleaner destinations, civic sense, and respect for our shared heritage. Small actions today can create better experiences for every traveller tomorrow.

#SwachhParyatanAbhiyaan #IATO #QutubMinar

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Launching Soon — Swachh Paryatan Abhiyan by IATO 🇮🇳

An initiative encouraging cleaner destinations, civic sense, better tourist behaviour & preservation of India’s public spaces and heritage.

Because every small action shapes India’s image.

#SwachhParyatanAbhiyan #IATO

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Mr. Ravi Gosain, President, IATO, shared his perspective on CNBC 18 on how recent developments and the Prime Minister’s appeal are influencing travel sentiment across the country. He highlighted the growing shift in traveller behaviour, with many opting for cautious planning.

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Mr. Ravi Gosain, President, IATO, speaking at the Delhi Tourism Stakeholder Conference at The Ashok, New Delhi on 02 May 2026, alongside Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, MD & CEO, DTTDC, and Ms. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi.

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Travel. Protect. Preserve. 🌍

This Earth Day, let’s commit to exploring responsibly and safeguarding the beauty that makes every journey meaningful.

Happy Earth Day 🌱

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IATO to host its 41st Annual Convention in Visakhapatnam from 10–13 Sept 2026 🌊

900+ delegates, industry leaders & policymakers will come together for business sessions, the Indian Tourism Fair & curated tours.

#IATO #TourismIndia #Visakhapatnam

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Planning a visit to Periyar Tiger Reserve? Please note that all activities, except boat rides, will be suspended from April 30 to May 2 due to the Mangaladevi Temple festival.

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IATO thanks the Government of India for timely intervention in capping ATF price impact at 25%, bringing much-needed stability to aviation and boosting confidence across the tourism & hospitality sectors.

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India Tourism Roadshow in Malaysia was held in Kuala Lumpur & Penang on 11–12 March 2026 by the High Commission of India with MITTA. Around 30 IATO members participated, highlighting India’s spiritual, adventure, eco, and wellness tourism.

#IATO #IndiaTourism

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Namaste India Roadshow in Paris 🇫🇷

Following Frankfurt, the IATO Namaste India Roadshow continues in Paris, bringing together DMCs, hotels, airlines & luxury trains to promote India’s tourism with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.

#IATO #NamasteIndia #India

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28 February 2026

To, All Members

Dear Friends,

Sub: Advisory: Ongoing Situation in the Middle East

Ravi Gosain
President, IATO

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28 February 2026

To, All Members

Dear Friends,

Sub: Advisory: Ongoing Situation in the Middle East

Ravi Gosain
President, IATO

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At the IATO Meet at The Park Hotel, President Ravi Gosain highlighted key initiatives—from AI-led skilling to policy advocacy—aimed at strengthening India’s inbound tourism ecosystem.

#IATO #InboundTourism #TravelTrade #TourismPolicy

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Tourism infrastructure growth needs strong policy, collaboration & investment. As featured in The Economic Times, IATO continues to play a key role in strengthening stakeholder dialogue and enabling tourism-led development in India.

#IATO #IndianTourism

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Delhi’s luxury suite prices surge amid AI Summit demand, highlighting the need for expanded premium hospitality infrastructure to support large-scale global events.

#IATOIndia #TourismIndustry #Hospitality #BusinessTravel #AISummit #IndiaTourism

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₹3.5 crore for global tourism promotion in FY27 raises concern. Overseas marketing is vital for jobs, forex & positioning India competitively. The sector needs stronger, sustained support to realise its true potential.
#Tourism #Budget2026 #IncredibleIndia #IATO

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Tourism drives jobs, forex & local growth. Budget 2026’s focus on strengthening India’s tourism ecosystem is timely and encouraging, says IATO President Ravi Gosain. 🇮🇳✈️
#Budget2026 #TourismForGrowth #IATO