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TOAI - Leading the Indian Tourism Industry

The Tour Operators Association of India (TOAI) is dedicated to promoting excellence in the tourism sector through advocacy, education, networking, and sustainable development. Join us to elevate your business, connect with industry leaders, and contribute to the growth of India’s vibrant travel landscape.

 

Our Vision

Our vision at the Tour Operators Association of India is to lead the Indian tourism industry towards excellence by promoting sustainable tourism, elevating professional standards, advocating for industry interests, facilitating collaboration and innovation, and enhancing visitor experiences. We aim to preserve cultural and natural resources, uphold ethical practices, influence policies, create a collaborative platform for members, and deliver exceptional travel experiences, making India a premier global destination.

Our Mission

The mission of the Tour Operators Association of India is to provide leadership and support to our members through advocacy, education, networking, quality standards, and sustainable development. We represent the interests of tour operators, offer training programs, facilitate industry connections, promote best practices, and encourage responsible tourism. Our goal is to ensure the growth and success of our members and the overall enhancement of the tourism industry in India.

Our Process

Our process at the Tour Operators Association of India involves engaging with members to understand their needs, collaborating with stakeholders to develop beneficial initiatives, embracing innovation to improve services, providing ongoing support, and continuously evaluating our programs. We focus on active member engagement, teamwork, adopting new technologies, offering resources, and ensuring that our efforts meet the evolving needs of the tourism industry, fostering a thriving and dynamic sector.

Highlighting our major programs and initiatives that drive sustainable tourism, recognize industry excellence, offer practical experience, and facilitate industry discussions.

Global Tourism Summit

The Tourism Summit, held annually at GTS, is a premier event where industry leaders come together to discuss current trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities in the tourism sector.

TRAIL - A Fam Trip Series

The TRAIL Fam Trip Series is organized to facilitate familiarization trips for industry professionals, enabling them to experience, evaluate, and promote new and unique destinations.


Internship Program

The Internship Program by TOAI offers valuable practical experience for students aspiring to build a career in the tourism sector, providing real-world exposure and professional growth opportunities.

Tourism Roadshow

TOAI's B2B Connect Tourism Roadshow serves as a strategic marketing platform targeting major cities. This initiative provides TOAI members with the opportunity to meet and collaborate with local tour operators in their respective cities.

Tourism Conference

The Tourism Conference focuses on promoting lesser-known destinations to encourage sustainable tourism practices, offering insights into innovative approaches and successful case studies.

Time to Shine

"Time to Shine" is a virtual self-introduction meeting hosted by TOAI twice a month. It's an excellent program for networking and building connections.

Award Ceremony

The Tourism Award, presented annually by the association at GTS, aims to enhance the brand recognition of tour operators who are members of TOAI.

Personal Branding

Members of TOAI deserve exceptional treatment within the industry. To ensure this, the association has implemented a 'Personal Branding' plan, which includes arranging premium hotel accommodations, and providing convenient drop-off and pick-up services to major trade fairs and industry events.

Leaders Meet

Another initiative by TOAI is the 'Leaders Meet'. This program facilitates interactions with industry VVIPs, such as tourism ministers and high-ranking officials from various departments, offering numerous benefits to the members.

Testimonials/Member Stories