The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the national carrier Air India have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a common objective of promoting tourism to India. With this deal, Air India offices abroad will function as extended arms of MOT. The MoU was signed recently by Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, GOI and MD Silva, General Manager (Sales & Marketing), Air India.
It was earlier reported that the Ministry of tourism was looking to partner with Air India for its overseas operations apart from its overseas offices. As reported, eight overseas destinations would shift to Air India offices. Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and MOT were in discussions for the partnership, as part of the cost restructuring by the ministry, under which it will require to shut offices at prime tourist destinations, like London, Paris, Amsterdam, Toronto, Tokyo, Sydney and Milan. As part of the arrangement, India Tourism will pay rent to Air India along with a nominal amount for the service rendered by the Air India staff.
