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MICE Event Planning Guide for Indian Travel Agents (2026)

Complete guide to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions for Indian travel agents. Learn how to pitch, plan, and profit from MICE events.

15 May 2026·4 min
Destination Guides

Dubai Shopping Festival Packages: Agent's Guide to DSF Season

How to plan and price Dubai Shopping Festival packages for Indian clients - best dates, shopping destinations, hotel rates during DSF, and package add-ons.

24 May 2025·6 min
Travel Technology

Travel Technology Trends 2026: What Indian Agents Should Adopt Now

Key technology trends reshaping how Indian travel agents work - AI tools, automation, CRM systems, WhatsApp Business, and digital payment integration.

23 May 2025·6 min
mice-and-events

Event Management for Travel Agents: Expanding into MICE

How Indian travel agents can expand into event management and MICE - what services to offer, how to price, vendor partnerships, and building your first corporate proposal.

22 May 2025·6 min
Pricing & GST

TDS on Travel Agent Commission: Rates, Compliance & Filing Guide

Understanding TDS deduction on commissions earned by Indian travel agents - who deducts, rates, thresholds, and how to ensure proper credit in your ITR.

21 May 2025·6 min
Pricing & GST

LRS Limit for Travel in 2026: What Indian Travel Agents Need to Know

Understanding the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limits and how they affect international travel packages sold by Indian agents.

20 May 2025·5 min
Travel Agent Tips

Travel Insurance Requirements: What Indian Travel Agents Must Know

Guide to travel insurance for Indian travel agents - what to recommend, Schengen visa requirements, coverage types, and how to build insurance into package pricing.

19 May 2025·5 min
Pricing & GST

Forex Margin Calculation for Travel Agents: Protect Your Profits

How Indian travel agents should handle foreign exchange margins - when to lock rates, how much buffer to add, and protecting your margins on international packages.

18 May 2025·5 min
Pricing & GST

GST Registration for Travel Agencies: Step-by-Step Guide

How to register your travel agency for GST in India - documents needed, the online process, choosing composition vs regular, and post-registration compliance.

17 May 2025·5 min
Pricing & GST

GST Input Tax Credit for Travel Agents: What You Can Claim

A practical guide to claiming GST input tax credit (ITC) as an Indian travel agent - what qualifies, what doesn't, and how to maximize your credit.

16 May 2025·5 min
Pricing & GST

TCS on Foreign Remittance: What Travel Agents Must Know (2026)

Complete guide to TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on international tour packages and foreign remittances - rates, thresholds, compliance, and client communication.

15 May 2025·5 min
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Goa Corporate Trip Planning: Complete Guide for Travel Agents

How to plan and price corporate trips to Goa - venue selection, team building activities, MICE logistics, and budget breakdowns for Indian travel agents.

14 May 2025·5 min