The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) recently added feathers to its cap with the launch of its fifth chapter. The Maharashtra chapter was officially launched in Mumbai recently with Abhijeet Patil, Chairman, Raja Rani Travels inducted as the Chapter Chairman. Parvez Dewan, Secretary Tourism, Govt. of India, graced the function as the chief guest. Industry stalwarts including heads of other travel trade associations and major travel trade companies were present at the launch event.
Commenting on the launch of the Maharashtra Chapter, Subhash Verma, President, ADTOI, said, “We have taken up the initiative to establish two to three chapters and Maharashtra was the top priority. We will also look at establishing chapters in Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The Maharashtra Chapter will help to promote tourism in the state and will support the cause of tourism in the country.”
As chapter Chairman, Patil plans to address the problems faced by the travel agents, tour operators and transporters at the grass root level to a macro level. In addition, the Maharashtra Chapter will play an integral part to promote tourism in the state. He stated, “We will work towards establishing unity in the industry to ensure unprecedented growth in domestic tourism in coming years.”
