Our industry is facing challenges. First of all we have to focus on how to face the changes coming our way. Secondly, we have to find a solution to encounter the changes which are affecting our business and the members. Under globalization and the changing scenario we must educate and train our members to adopt a methodology and system in the new business environment.

Airlines, hoteliers and all other service providers now have multiple distribution channels unlike before when it was only the travel and tours fraternity that was the sole distribution channel. Under such circumstances the margin has become thinner with each passing day. Therefore, we need to urge our members to explore different avenues of profitability. The TDS and Service Tax is a burning issue for our iIndustry. There are different forms of TDS itself from the one on the air tickets we issue to that on PLBs... It is endless. We need to solve this issue for the good of our members.

We at TAAI, and i'm sure other associations like IATO, TAFI, FHRAI as well, all are working towards a common gaol - that of helping members at the grassroot.