Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Launches Specialist Training Program for Travel Agents

MUMBAI, July 18, 2011 -

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has launched the Taj
Hotels Resorts and Palaces Specialist Program, developed in
conjunction with Travel Agent Custom Solutions, the most
comprehensive training programme in this space. The training
program, which went live in June 2011, will be assimilated into
Travel Agent University.

Travel agents must register with Travel Agent University online
at www.tauniv.com to
enroll in the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Specialist
Program.

Targeted at accredited travel professionals across the world,
the training is offered through a web-based program which provides
an overview and essence of the brand, dovetailing into detailed
learning modules covering 23 key hotels in the Taj Hotels Resorts
and Palaces portfolio.

According to Mr. Ajoy Misra, Sr. Vice-President Sales and
Marketing, “As the Taj Hotels footprint spreads rapidly across the
globe, this platform will provide up-to-the-minute, detailed
information for the travel trade, in a user-friendly electronic
format. One of the main advantages of this web-based program is
that travel professionals have the flexibility to discover more
about the world of Taj, at their own pace and will also serve as a
perpetual tool which they can refer to for refreshing their
knowledge about the Taj Hotels or even a specific property.”

Professionals who complete the course will be certified as “Taj
Specialists” and will be constantly updated with information,
offers and incentives that are specifically targeted to them.

The Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Specialist Program has been
put together in coordination Travel Agent Custom Solutions. Travel
Agent University is a service of Travel Agent Custom Solutions, a
division of Travel Agent Magazine / Questex Media Group. The site
is designed to help travel professionals “learn and earn” at their
convenience, through a combination of on-line courses, booking
rewards and other informational and relationship-building
programs.

Travel Agent University programs are free for all accredited
travel agents, working for a travel agency recognized by IATA, ARC
or CLIA Registration in Travel Agent University is mandatory, to
allow TAU to deliver diplomas and other benefits and to communicate
with travel agents about the site and its programs.

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of
Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 92 hotels in
53 locations across India with an additional 16 international
hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri
Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.  From world-renowned
landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to
authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion
of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern
luxury.  The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently
completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal
Palace, Mumbai.  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the
Tata Group, India’s premier business house.

For further details,please
contact
Gaurav Prabhu, Vaishnavi Corporate Communications Pvt Ltd,
+91-9833088885 href="mailto:gaurav.prabhu@vccpl.com">gaurav.prabhu@vccpl.com

Rakhee Lalvani - Director- Public Relations, Taj Hotels Resorts
& Palaces - Phone: +91-22-66651244 - Email: href="mailto:rakhee.lalvani@tajhotels.com">rakhee.lalvani@tajhotels.com

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