General Info
Certification / Recognition / Affiliation
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THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF TOUR OPERATORS, IATO
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), the national body of tourism industry in India was formed in the year 1982. IATO is now recognized globally. It maintains a constant interaction with its international member bodies including ASITA, NATO and USTOA. South Tourism is an active member of IATO. Organizations that have leastwise three years of experience in managing international tourists in India are admitted as active members of IATO fraternity. Such bodies are recognized and authorized by the Department of Tourism of the Indian Government.
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THE TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA, TAAI
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has been recognized as the voice of travel and tourism industry in India. It was established in 1951 with a vision to safeguard the interest of those who are engaged in travel industry, to promote its growth and protect the interest of the traveling masses. South Tourism is a member of this organization.
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KERALA TRAVEL MART, KTM
The Kerala Travel Mart Society is a permanent institution, constituted and registered as a Society under the Travancore – Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1995. KTM is the only tourism event in the sub-continent that brings together the business fraternity and entrepreneurs behind the tourism products and services of Kerala. South Tourism is a member of this organization.
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MINISTRY OF TOURISM GOVT. OF INDIA
The Ministry of Tourism, is the nodal agency for the formulation of national policies and programs and for the co-ordination of activities of various Central Government Agencies, State Governments/UTs and the Private Sector for the development and promotion of tourism in the country. This Ministry is headed by the Union Minister for Tourism. South Tourism is a member of this organization.
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