Representatives of the tourism industry bodies including the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Thursday met Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, seeking government support for the tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The associations sought government support for the survival and revival of tour operators and other stakeholders in the tourism industry, IATO said in a statement.
During the meeting, IATO President Pronab Sarkaremphasised that inbound tour operators are on the verge of collapse due to the pandemic and need urgent help to survive as there is zero billing and consequently zero cash flow,