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29th June 2021,

To All Members,

Sub: IATO President thanks to the Government for Relief Given to the Tourism Industry and needs enhancement as the sector is in deep crisis.

Dear Friends,

As you are aware, our Hon'ble Finance Minister had made certain announcements yesterday giving some relief to the tourism sector. Following, the announcements made by the Hon'ble Finance Minister, IATO issued a Press Release thanking the Government and seeking more relief from the Government.

A copy of the Press Release attached above. The Press Release issued by IATO was extensively covered by the National Press and Media and the links are given below for your information.

With regards,

Rajnish Kaistha

Hony. Secretary

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Press Release

Sub: IATO President thanks to the Government for Relief Given to the Tourism Industry and needs enhancement as the sector is in deep crisis.

28th June 2021, New Delhi:- We are grateful to the Hon'ble Prime Minister and Hon'ble Finance Minister for giving some relief to the tourism industry including 5 lakh free visas applicable till 31st March 2022, whenever visas are open, and we are grateful to the Hon'ble Tourism Minister for supporting the industry, said Mr. Rajiv Mehra, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) reacting to the announcements that were made by the Hon'ble Finance Minister during press conference this afternoon, giving relief to the affected sector including Tour Operators and registered tourist guides in tourism sector.

Mr. Mehra mentioned that he is hopeful e-Tourist Visa will open soon and has appealed to the Hon'ble Prime Minister that all visas for duration of 30 days should be free for all those who apply for Visa till 31st March 2023.

Mr. Mehra also thanked the government for considering loan to the tour operators and the guides but requested the government that Government should also consider giving one-time financial grant to all recognised tour operators which could be 50% of the wages paid by the tour operators in 2019-20 and Rs. 2.5 lakh to each tourist guide recognised by the Ministry of Tourism/State Government as one time grant.

Mr. Mehra is hopeful that release of SEIS 2019-20 for tour operators earning foreign exchange in services sector, which is pending governments announcement, the percentage may be considered at least 10% of the foreign exchange earnings so that it can give some support to the tour operators for them to survive and revive their business during this stressed situation and our members get some oxygen and do not land up on ventilators.

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IATO President thanks to the Government for Relief Given to the Tourism Industry and needs enhancement as the sector is in deep crisis.

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