1st September 2018,

 Dear Friends,

Sub: Important Information – 34th  IATO Annual Convention, 6 - 9 September 2018,  Vishakhapatnam

We are now in the process of finalizing arrangements for our 34th IATO Annual Convention to be held in Vishakhapatnam from 6 -9 September, 2018. For the convenience of all the delegates, we would like to share some important information including the contact details of the persons concerned for different activities.

1) TRANSFERS FROM AIRPORT/RAILWAY STATION TO HOTEL

All delegates who have booked hotels through the IATO Secretariat would be received at Vishakhapatnam Airport / Railway Station and transferred to the respective hotels.

Most of you have provided us the arrival / departure information and those who have not yet provided the same are once again requested to forward their arrival / departure flight details to the IATO office by 12 noon on Monday, the 3rd September 2018.

IATO Secretariat will function from Novotel Hotel from Tuesday, the 4th  September 2018 and any change in the arrival details to be advised to IATO Secretariat at any of the following e-mail IDs

  • reddy@garudatourism.com
  • traveliqllp@gmail.com
  • viney.tyagi@gmail.com
  • tonym@indiantravelpromotion.com
  • admin@iato.in
  • accounts@iato.in

You may give the information on phone to any of the following:-

  • MR. VINEY TYAGI             999 942 2622
  • MR. TONY MARWAH       981 017 0671
  • MR. RANGA REDDY         984 902 8399
  • MR. PANDIAN K.              979 003 3996
  • MR. SEJOE JOSE               984 703 3091
  • MS. USHA KODALI          897 771 2221

All above numbers are also valid for departure transfers.

Those arriving in Vishakhapatnam by train are advised to either call or inform by SMS on the above numbers, their coach number and seat number so that they could be received at the Railway station accordingly.

2) ACCOMMODATION AND REGISTRATION

  • MR. LALLY MATHEWS                     981 101 6558
  • MR. DEEPAK BHATNAGAR             999 936 9221
  • MR. B.D. TANEJA                              991 052 3311
  • MR. SANJEEV JOSHI                         981 001 5651
  • MR. RAJIV MEHRA                            981 106 3134

3) SPOUSE TOUR

The contact details for the Spouse Tour are as follows:-

  • MR. SUNIL C. GUPTA           983 703 3023
  • MR. RANGA REDDY             9849028399
  • MR. PANDIAN K.                   979 003 3996
  • MS. USHA                              897 771 2211

Spouse Tour No. – 1:-

7th September – City Sightseeing Tour.  Departure at 1400 hrs from Novotel Hotel, Vishakhapatnam from Novotel Hotel. Return at Novotel Hotel at 1830 hours.

Escort- Coach a) Mr Vikas / 9492868929   Coach b) Mr. Vamshi / 9177834404

Spouse Tour No. 2:-   8th September – Shopping Tour. Departure at 1000 hrs from Novotel Hotel, Vishakhapatnam. Return at Novotel Hotel at 1330 hours.

Escort –  Mr Vikas / 9492868929

4) POST TOUR

  • MR. SUNIL C. GUPTA

983 703 3023

  • MR. RANGA REDDY

9849028399

  • MR. PANDIAN K.

979 003 3996

  • MS. USHA KODALI

897 771 22 11

 

 

Escort for various Post Tour

a)  Post Convention Tour 1: Guide: Mr. Ishaq / 9393332581

b)  Post Convention Tour 2: Coach a) Mr. Narendra / 9030080008

Post Convention Tour 2: Coach b) Mr. Srinivasa Rao / 9492349073

c)  Post Convention Tour 4: Coach a) Mr. Vikas / 9492868929

Post Convention Tour  4; Coach b) Mr. Vamshi / 9177834404

d)  Post Convention Tour 5:  Mr. Lakshman / 9966325602

ALL POST TOURS DEPART ON 09 SEPTEMBER AS PER FOLLOWING DETAILS:-

POST CONVENTION TOURS

Post Tour No. 1 - Same Day Return – Vishakhapatnam/Sankaram Departure at 0800 hrs. Those staying at Novotel Hotel will meet at the Transport Desk at 0745 hrs. Those staying at other hotels should assemble in the Lobby of the respective hotel by 0715 hrs and delegates staying at Fairfield Marriott to assemble in the lobby at 0700 hrs. They will be transferred from the hotel to Novotel Hotel for departure at 0800 hrs.

Post Tour No. 2 - One Night /2 days – Vishakhapatnam/Araku Valley. Departure at 0800 hrs: - Those staying at Novotel Hotel will meet at the Transport Desk at 0745 hrs. Those staying at other hotels should assemble in the Lobby of the respective hotel by 0715 hrs and delegates staying at Fairfield Marriott to assemble in the lobby at 0700 hrs. They will be transferred

Post Tour No. 4 – 2 Nights /3 days – Vishakhapatnam/Araku Valley/Kakinada-Vishakhapatnam. Departure at 0800 hrs. Those staying at Novotel Hotel will meet at the Transport Desk at 0745 hrs. Those staying at other hotels should assemble in the Lobby of the respective hotel by 0715 hrs and delegates staying at Fairfield Marriott to assemble in the lobby at 0700 hrs. They will be transferred

Post Tour No. 5 - 2 Nights /3 days - Vishakhapatnam/Kakinada-Araku Valley-Vishakhapatnam. Departure at 0800 hrs. Those staying at Novotel Hotel will meet at the Transport Desk at 0745 hrs.  Those staying at other  hotels should assemble in the Lobby of the respective hotel by 0715 hrs and delagates staying at Fairfield Marriott to assemble in the lobby at 0700 hrs. They will be transferred

5) DEPARTURE TRANSFERS

The pickup time for the departure transfers would be 02 hours 30 minutes before the schedule departure of the flights and 01 hours 15 minutes before the schedule departure of the train. Please let the IATO Travel Desk at Novotel Hotel know about your departure flight details.

6) RUN FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM ON 7th SEPTEMBER 2017

For details contact

Mr. Amaresh Tiwari -  Mobile No. 9811412517 

Mr. P. Vijayasarathy – Mobile no . 98112 84529

Counter for registration for IATO RUN will be operational at Novotel Hotel 1000 hours on 6th September 2018. 

If anyone wants to register before 6th September, please call the above phone number or send Email: 

- amaresh@seasonsandvacations.com

- info@iato.in

Coaches from the respective convention hotels will depart at 0530 hours to reach Novotel Hotel by 0600 hours. Run will start sharp at 0630 hrs.

  

7) FOR TRAVEL MART CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:

MR.  RAJESH MUDGILL            9810615670

MR. P.S. DUGGAL                     9811035761

8) FOR MARKETING INNOVATION COMPETITION CONTACT THE FOLLOWING

  •  MR. PRONAB SARKAR

981 110 2111

  •  MR. E.M. NAJEEB

984 606 3767

  • MR. RAJIV MEHRA

981 106 3134

  • MR.  RAJESH MUDGILL 

98 10 615 670

Please note that the last date for submitting the entries for Marketing Innovation Competition has been extended till 6th September 2018 by 1200 hours and those who wish to submit their entries, please submit the same at the IATO Secretariat at Novotel Hotel, Vishakhapatnam.    

9) HOTEL ADDRESS AND CONTACT NUMBERS

The details of all the hotels where our delegates are staying are enclosed herewith.

We look forward to welcoming you all in Vishakhapatnam. We hope you will have a pleasant stay and enjoyable Post Convention tours. 

Apart from the above, if we could be of any help, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Looking forward to meeting all of you at  Vishakhapatnam.

  

Rajiv Mehra                                          Rajesh Mudgill  

Chairman Convention                      Co-Chairman Convention

Mobile No. 9811063134                    Mobile No. 9810615670

 

HOTEL ADDRESS / VISHAKHAPATNAM

NOVOTEL VISAKHAPATNAM VARUN BEACH

Beach Road, Visakhapatnam,

Andhra Pradesh, Pin-530002,

Tel: 0891 2822222

 

WelcomHotel Grand Bay

Beach Road,

Visakhapatnam - 530 002

Tel: 0891 – 6600101

 

The Gateway Hotel Visakhapatnam

Beach Road, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam—530002 ,

Tel: 0891 6623670

 

The Park

VUDA Park Light House,

R k Beach Road, Beside,

Lawsons Bay Colony, Pedda Waltair,

Visakhapatnam-530023

Tel: 0891 304 5678

 

Four Points by Sheraton

Visakhapatnam

# 10-28-3, Waltair Uplands,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Tel: 0891- 3051111 

 

Fairfield  Marriott Visakhapatnam

KSR Prime, R&B Junction

Visakhapatnam, 530018

Tel: 0891 668 8999

 

Palm Beach Hotel & Resort

Beach Road

Visakhapatnam – 530 023

Tel: 08912707776 / 08912707778

 

Keys Hotel, Visakhapatna

75 Road, Daba Garden,

Visakhapatnam- 530020

Tel: 089133398133

 

Hotel Daspalla

28-2-48, Suryabagh, Jagadamba

Junction,

Visakhapatnam-520020

Tel: 0891-2564825