India Association of Tour Operators

Apex National Body of Tour Operators

XXV IATO ANNUAL CONVENTION
3st – 6th SEPT, 2009 at The Lalit Ashok , Bangalore

Theme :

"Tourism- Managing the Downturn"

President :

Mr. Vijay Thakur, India Vision Tours and Travels

Chairman :

Mr. Arun Anand, Midtown Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Co-Chairman :

Mr. Lally Mathews, Vacation Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd.

Chief Guest :

H.E. Shri Hans Raj Bharwaj, Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka

Guest of Honour :

Mr. Dei Prasad Mishra, Tourism Minister of Orissa also attended

Hall of Fame :

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur

BUSINESS SESSION:

	Tourism - Managing the Downturn

	The Karnataka Experience – Tourism Potential and Investment Opportunities

	Emerging Trends in Tourism - New Dimensions

	Explore Madhya Pradesh

	Future of Tourism

	How To Win in a Down Turn Economy

	Crossfire: Railways – Lifeline of Tourism

	Crossfire: Hotels -Backbone of Tourism

	Synergies Southern Circuits

	Air India - Our National Pride

	Karnataka’s Wildlife Treasures

	New Products From Destinations

	Family Business – Taking on The Big Boys & Winning - The Saga Continues - Part II

	Vagina Monologue: A Show by Poor Box Productions

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