During the ongoing 13th ITM, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's proposal for regional convergence and joint promotion approach, supported by transformative infrastructure projects across the region, signalled a positive omen.

Besides reviewing progress & discussing challenges, a series of First Responder and GenAI training workshops across major cities to help members enhance operational efficiency and technological readiness were also announced at the AGM.

Brand India, once synonymous with the iconic "Incredible India" campaign, has somewhere lost its voice in a marketplace that no longer responds to traditional tourism marketing. As promotional budgets continue to shrink and visibility on global platforms blurs, India needs to transform its approach or risk becoming invisible in the world's most competitive tourism landscape.

The next edition of IATO Convention (2026) to be hosted in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

The convention will take place from August 22 to 25 at Swosti Premium Beach Resorts. Sanjay Razdan - Vice President will be the Chairman of the Convention along with Viney Tyagi, Hony. Joint Secretary and Gagan Sarangi - Chairman, IATO Odisha Chapter as the Co-Chairmen.