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- Brand Kerala shines at Spanish tourism fair
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24: Visitors were swept off their feet as Kerala Tourism unfolded its mesmerising grandeur at the just-concluded International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2012 in Spain, ....
- British sub-centre in Kerala to boost tourism
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19: The British deputy high commission is all set to open a sub-centre here to give a boost to trade and tourism, says a Kerala official, with tourists from Britain acco....
- Abhishek Bachchan to promote Madhya Pradesh?
New Delhi,Jan 19:While his father, megastar Amitabh Bachchan is Gujarat's brand ambassador, actor Abhishek Bachchan could soon be seen promoting Madhya Pradesh, officials said today.
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- Bad roads hampering Bihar's tourism potential
Patna, Jan 17: Good road building was said to have helped Nitish Kumar win a second term in office in the 2010 Bihar assembly elections. Bad roads connecting important places in the Buddhist an....
- Agra fest postponement upsets tourism industry
Agra, Jan 1: The Agra district administration plans to postpone the annual 10-day Taj Mahotsava cultural extravaganza from February to a future date due to the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections ....
- Decentralise tourism in Goa: governor
Panaji, Dec 19: Goa Governor K. Sankaranarayanan said today that the state should make efforts to decentralise tourism in order to prevent its beaches from getting dirty and overcrowded.
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- Custom made in India - holidays for LGBTs
New Delhi, Nov 28: The romance between India and gay tourists is growing and, cashing in on the interest, many Indian and international gay travel agencies are keenly pursuing the market by org....
- Government to attract more tourists to northeast: Minister
Shillong, Nov 19: The tourism ministry has proposed a Rs.600 crore package under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) for developing tourism infrastructure to attract more tourists in the northeas....
- Kerala pavilion wins award at London travel mart
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10: The Kerala pavilion, portraying a slice of the pristine beauty of God's Own Country, bagged the best stall award at the prestigious World Travel Market 2011 in L....
- Agra despairs over Western advisory
Agra, Oct 26: Tourism industry in the Taj Mahal city of Agra fumed today that it will be badly hit following advisory from five Western nations asking tourists to avoid India during the festive....
- Travel Corporation starts luxury train journeys in India
New Delhi, Sep 14: Tour and travels firm Travel Corporation (India) Limited (TCI) on Tuesday launched its luxury train journeys -- The Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey which will conduct tour of ....
- Thailand, Goa join hands to promote tourism
Panaji, Aug 13: Thailand and Goa, both top beach tourism destinations in Asia, will join hands at mutually promoting each other during the Goa International Travel Mart (GITM), which will be he....
- On Lord Ram's trail to Sabari Dham
Saputara (Gujarat), Aug 6: It is said to be the place where Lord Ram met Sabari, a tribal woman who had been praying to meet the valorous blue-hued god with singleminded devotion for years. For....
- Indian travel firms eye growing gay tourism pie
New Delhi, July 17: Having visited countries they find safe and fun, foreign gay travellers are increasingly touring India to get an experience of this varied and beautiful travel destination, ....
- More foreign tourists this June than last year
New Delhi, July 8: Foreign tourist arrivals in June were 7.2 percent higher than in the same month last year, a tourism ministry statement said today.
The total number of foreign tou....
- Get ready to enjoy a cruise along India's coastline
London, June 21: India, with its 7,000 km long coastline, is all set to introduce cruises along them within a year, an official said.
"Within a year, cruises will operate along th....
- States should help boost tourism growth: Sibal
New Delhi, May 31: State governments should actively participate in and frame legislation to make the tourism and hospitality sector more vibrant and growth oriented, Human Resource Development....
- Amarnath pilgrimage registration to commence on Tuesday
Jammu, May 9: The air has been cleared for the annual Amarnath "yatra" (pilgrimage) as the weather has improved in the Kashmir Valley over the past week, enabling the Shri Amarnath Shr....
- 'India should improve sanitation to attract more medical tourists'
New York, May 3: Reports of a superbug in New Delhi's water supply, which the government has denied, are not likely to have much effect on India's booming health tourism, but the countr....
- Golf soon on Goa tourism menu
Panaji, April 30: Tourists would soon be able to tee off during their vacations to Goa, with the state's very first Professional Golfers Association (PGA) standard golf course to come up s....
- Himachal's Saach Pass to reopen in June
Shimla, April 30: Snow-bound Saach Pass, a gateway to the adventure tourism destination of Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh, will be reopened to traffic in June, an official said here today.
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- Good Friday weekend drives tourists to Himachal
Shimla/Manali, April 22: With fresh snow on the higher reaches and a long weekend owing to Good Friday, Himachal Pradesh is teeming with tourists.
More than one lakh tourists, mainly ....
- Nine states to discuss tourism promotion
New Delhi, April 20: Tourism ministers of nine states will meet in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand on Thursday to discuss steps to develop and promote tourism, including identifying new destinations t....
- Foreign tourists opting for India's rural, offbeat spots
Jaipur, April 19: Tourists from countries like Britain, France and Italy want a true insight into 'Incredible India', and requests for visiting its rural heartland and less-travelled sp....
- Gujarat, Rajasthan to jointly promote tourism
Jaipur, April 18: The Gujarat government today signed an agreement with Rajasthan to jointly promote tourism in western India through road shows and events in the country and abroad.
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- Karnataka recreating its own 'Goa beach'
Panaji, April 13: Nearly 300 km from Goa's southernmost beach of Agonda, Karnataka is in the process of recreating a "Goa beach" of its own.
The difference, according to o....
- Himachal offers discount to Pakistani guests
Shimla, March 30: As a goodwill gesture, Himachal Pradesh today invited the Pakistani guests to visit the hills after the India-Pakistan cricket World cup semifinal match in Mohali.
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- Where do Goans go for holidays?
Cavelossim (Goa), March 30: Goa is not a place. It is a state of mind. It is an unshakeable belief in the power of sun, sand and scotch to alleviate human suffering. It also poses a minor probl....
- New strategies needed to help tourism growth: Sahay
New Delhi, March 14: Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay today said that India can "ill-afford to be satisfied" with the growth in the sector and new marketing strategies need to be plan....
- Written test for guides at Ranthambore
Jaipur, March 8: Worried by rising tourist complaints against "ignorant" nature guides at the famous Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, the authoritie....
- Goa, Rajasthan hit wedding destinations for US tourists
Panaji, March 8: Goa and Rajasthan are high on the list of preferred wedding destinations in India for urban tourists from the United States, a top tourism official here said today.
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- Goa tourism raises concern over 'Dum Maro Dum' content
Panaji, Feb 18: Two months before its release, Rohan Sippy's "Dum Maro Dum" has rattled Goa's tourism industry as initial reports about the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer suggest tha....
- Kenya hardselling leisure, biz travel in India
New Delhi, Feb 18: You can visit Kenya 20 times and still do something different each time, may be even snack on your favourite samosa! The east African nation is busy positioning itself as an ....
- 13 lighthouses across India to be upgraded for tourism
Chennai, Feb 12: The Indian government plans to upgrade 13 lighthouses around the country to turn them into tourist attractions as they are located in picturesque locations, Union Shipping Mini....
- 790 tourists availed visa on arrival in January
New Delhi, Feb 9: A total of 790 tourists from eight countries availed the facility of tourist visa on arrival during January, officials said today.
The highest number of visas on arr....
- Foreign firms eye Indian lesbian, gay travel pie
New Delhi, Jan 31: With India becoming a favoured destination among gay travellers, many international gay travel agencies are keen to open shop in India to cater to this niche travel segment.
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- Indian tourism industry targets gay, lesbian travellers
New Delhi, Jan 28: Gay and lesbian tourists are big spenders and vacation savvy and are being increasingly targeted by travel operators in India, said travel experts at the 18th South Asia Trav....
- More tourism cooperation needed in South Asia: Minister
New Delhi, Jan 28: Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay today called for greater cooperation among the South Asian countries to promote tourism in the region.
"More trained and skil....
- Myanmar, Indonesian tourists to get visa on arrival
New Delhi, Jan 25: The government today announced that it has extended its tourist visa-on-arrival facility for visitors from Myanmar and Indonesia to promote tourism.
The visa-on-arr....
- Finland eyes Mumbai's tourism pie
Mumbai, Jan 11: Showcasing Finland's state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE), the country's tourism promotion agency ....
- 6,500 tourists availed visa on arrival in 2010
New Delhi, Jan 7: As many as 6,549 tourists from five countries visited India in 2010 by availing the visa on arrival scheme, the tourism ministry said today.
The visa on arrival sche....
- Panel to set tourism norms around tiger reserves
New Delhi, Dec 29: The environment ministry has formed a committee to lay down guidelines for regulating forest and wildlife eco-tourism in the country, especially around tiger reserves, offici....
- New visa norms are the scourge of Goa tourism, says Official
Panaji, Dec 29: The new visa regime which restricts travellers from staying in India for over three months is the new scourge of tourism in Goa, according to a travel and tourism industry spoke....
- 'Land a major hindrance in developing tourism in Bengal': Official
Kolkata, Dec 23: Lack of availability of land is posing a major hindrance in developing tourism in West Bengal, a top official said today.
"A major impediment in developing touris....
- Road shows, Big B pulling in tourists for Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Dec 14: Thanks to nationwide road shows and a campaign featuring brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan, Gujarat is witnessing an overwhelming tourist inflow this year - despite many in....
- Financial support to medical tourism service providers
New Delhi, Nov 15: Medical tourism is now included under the Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, under which medical tourism service providers will be given financial assistance, the....
- Over 5,000 tourists from five countries avail visa on arrival
New Delhi, Nov 11: As many as 5,016 visitors from Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore availed of visa on arrival in India between January-October this year, officials said tod....
- Heli-taxis to take wings in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Nov 6: Heli-taxis will be started in Himachal Pradesh next month to attract high-end tourists to the state, an official said here today.
"From next month, the heli-taxis w....
- Over nine percent growth in tourist arrivals in October
New Delhi, Nov 6: Foreign tourist arrivals in India increased by over nine percent in October this year over the corresponding month last year, the tourism ministry said today.
The fo....
- 75,000 foreign visitors arrived during CWG: Kumari Selja
New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today said around 75,000 foreign visitors were in India during the Commonwealth Games (CWG) that ended on Oct 14.
"Initial e....
- Kumari Selja writes to states to promote safe tourism
New Delhi, Oct 20: Safety of visitors is on top of Tourism Minister Kumari Selja's mind. She has written to all states and union territories, urging them to promote safe tourism to make Ind....
- 75,606 foreign tourist arrivals during CWG
New Delhi, Oct 19: More than 75,000 foreign tourists arrived in Delhi during the Commonwealth Games (CWG) fortnight Oct 1-14, a tourism ministry statement said today.
A total of 75,60....
- Coastal zone norms may harm tourism
Panaji, Oct 15: The centre's coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) draft notification could affect the tourism prospect of Maharashtra and Karnataka, tourism officials here said today.
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- Goa fighting shy of promoting casinos, says Official
Panaji, Oct 15: It's a paradox of sorts. As casino operators took centre stage at the much touted International Travel Mart (ITM) Goa, which began on Thursday, a top tourism department offi....
- Indian tour operators need to learn Chinese soon
Panaji, Oct 14: With China likely to become the nation sending out the maximum number of tourists, the Indian tourism industry needs to learn the Chinese language as much as possible, an indust....
- Focus on niche tourism, Pillai tells industry
New Delhi, Oct 8: Planning Commission Member Secretary Sudha Pillai today stressed the need to promote niche tourism like cuisine and rural tourism which will give a fillip to the Indian touris....
- India sees rise in tourist figures, courtesy Games
New Delhi, Oct 5: India's tourism picked up pace in September with more and more foreigners visiting the country for the Commonwealth Games, an official said here today.
Last mont....
- 'Maximum tourists from Britain to visit Goa this year'
Panaji, Oct 1: Britain tops the list of countries sending tourists by charter flights to Goa this year, an industry official said today.
According to the Travel and Tourism Associatio....
- WBTDC acts as catalyst to promote tourism
Kolkata, Sep 24: The West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC)today said its intention is not to monopolise tourism activities in the state but to act as a catalyst for private invest....
- ASEAN envoys visiting northeast India to boost trade, tourism
Imphal, Sep 20: Ambassadors of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states are visiting the northeastern states to explore prospects of tourism and trade and to enhance pe....
- Goa, Gujarat to jointly promote tourism
Panaji, Sep 18: The Goa government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to jointly promote tourism, a tourism official said here today.
Speaking t....
- India bags international tourism awards at Macau
New Delhi, Sep 17: India today won three prestigious awards at the international travel mart in Macau for its rural and eco-tourism projects, an official said here.
At a glittering fu....
- Tourism website and helpline for CWG 2010 launched
New Delhi, Sep 10: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday launched a tourism website and a helpline for round the clock information for tourists arriving in the capital for the Commonw....
- Kerala Tourism tapping more domestic market
New Delhi, Sep 9: With domestic tourism in India experiencing a strong growth, driven by a burgeoning middle class, Kerala Tourism has shifted its marketing strategy, focussing more on the loca....
- Travel industry seeks better infrastructure, tax sops
Udaipur, Sep 4: The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), the apex body of the travel and tourism industry, has recommended vigorous development of infrastructure, logical taxation and c....
- Rs.275 crore earmarked for tourism promotion overseas
New Delhi, Aug 27: India has earmarked Rs.275 crore for tourism promotion abroad to attract more visitors, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
In a written reply, Tourism Minister Kumar....
- Mahindra Holidays to expand footprint in India and Sri Lanka
Chennai, Aug 26: Mahindra Holidays and Resorts will expand its presence countrywide, investing Rs.250 crore, and set up resorts in Sri Lanka, said a top company official.
"Within ....
- Saina chosen as brand ambassador of Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, Aug 19: India's badminton star Saina Nehwal has agreed to be the face of developing Andhra Pradesh and be the brand ambassador of the state. She will be seen promoting Andhra Pra....
- Mexico to ease visa process to draw Indian tourists
New Delhi, Aug 18: Mexico is working to expedite the visa process to attract more Indian tourists to the Latin American nation, Mexican Tourism Minister Gloria Guevara said.
"We a....
- Goa plans mega tourism circuits with Maharashtra, Karnataka
Panaji, Aug 16: Goa will tie up with neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka to create mega tourism circuits in an effort to boost the tourism industry in the state, a top tourism official said ....
- Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists
Panaji, Aug 16: After roping in Bollywood actress Prachi Desai as the face of tourism in Goa, Lorna -- known as the nightingale of the state -- will now play the pied piper to attract music-lov....
- Indian tourists prefer upscale packages in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 13: Malaysian tourism industry was today urged to create more upscale high-quality travel packages for visitors from India, China and Middle East.
Malaysia Tourism P....
- Indian travel site jumps 90 percent on US market debut
New York, Aug 13: MakeMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel companies, has made a dream debut on the US market with its shares soaring over 90 percent, hours after its listing on lea....
- India to spend Rs.275 crore to attract tourists
New Delhi, Aug 6: India will spend over Rs.275 crore to promote its destinations, art, culture and tradition to attract more tourists from abroad, Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed sai....
- Tourism: Kashmir's loss is Himachal's gain
Shimla, Aug 5: Protests in Jammu and Kashmir have triggered a surge in tourist footfalls in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh. Hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie and Dharamsala have been ....
- West Bengal identifies new tourism spots
Kolkata, July 31: West Bengal Tourism Minister Manab Mukherjee today said the government is trying to create new tourist destinations in Birbhum and Murshidabad districts.
"We are....
- Uttarakhand to take part in 2011 ITB Berlin Tourism Fair
Kolkata, July 30: Uttarakhand will be showcased in the 2011 Berlin Tourism Fair to attract more international tourists to the state.
Domestic tourists comprise 98 percent of the total....
- Government committed to promoting sustainable tourism: Minister
New Delhi, July 27: The government's efforts to create a new paradigm for sustainable development of tourism in India have resulted in several "environment friendly initiatives", un....
- Mahindra Holidays net profit goes down by 60 percent
Chennai, July 26: A lower enrolment of members has impacted Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India's top and bottomline of 23.6 percent and 60.6 percent respectively for the first quarter of 2....
- Travel and tourism to become second largest employer by 2019
New Delhi, July 21: India's growing tourism and travel industry will become the world's second largest employer with 40,037,000 people by 2019 and get capital investment worth $94.5 bil....
- Curbs imposed on Kerala eco-tourism project
New Delhi, July 14: The ministry of environment and forests has halted all activities related to the construction of a mangrove theme park in Kerala's Kannur district due to fears of enviro....
- Hilly Sikkim, sandy Goa to sell tourism together
Panaji, July 14: The hills of Sikkim can now sunbathe in Goa! To tap tourism synergies and boost business, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and its Sikkim counterpart have signed ....
- Pastoral holiday on agenda? Drop in at a Himachal village
Shimla, July 4: Milking cows, plucking apples, digging up potatoes and pitting your wits against the elusive trout... That's the idyllic holiday in a mountain village far from the madding c....
- Goa welcomes tourism code
Panaji, July 3: The Goa government and the tourism industry in the state have welcomed the code of conduct for safe and honourable tourism announced by the central government earlier this week.....
- India adopts code for safe tourism
New Delhi, July 1: India today released a code for the safety of the millions of foreign tourists visiting the country every year.
The Code of Conduct for Safe and Honourable Tourism ....
- Hop-on hop-off tourist bus service in Delhi by Sep 15
New Delhi, June 28: Tourists coming to the capital during the Commonwealth Games will be able to use a hop-on hop-off bus service which is likely to be started by the Delhi government by Sep 15....
- Goa to promote 'raindrop tourism' to attract more tourists
Panaji, Jun 24: With monsoon enjoying its rule in Goa, the tourists in this top travel destination witnesses a deserted look. This is unlike Goa where tourists are used to see crowded beaches a....
- Indian tourists love Thailand, despite turmoil
New Delhi, June 20: Weeks of violent anti-government protests have failed to stop Indian tourists and others from flocking to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and one of the most compelling Asi....
- CII Kerala and state to set up ayurveda village
Thiruvananthapuram, June 10: The Kerala unit of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in partnership with the health department will set up an ayurveda village in the state's
Kannur....
- Tamil Nadu to follow PPP model to develop ecotourism
Chennai, June 7: The Tamil Nadu government will adopt the public-private partnership (PPP) model, especially in the areas of infrastructure sharing and knowledge exchange, to promote ecotourism....
- 16 percent rise in tourist arrivals to India in May
New Delhi, June 4: Foreign tourist arrivals in May rose by nearly 16 percent as compared to last year, the tourism ministry said today.
The foreign arrivals in May was 345,000, up fro....
- 40,000 Indian tourists visit Macao in 2010
Macao, May 26: Nearly 40,000 Indian tourists visited Macao in the first four months of this year, registering a steep hike of 67.8 percent from the last year, the Macao Government Tourist Offic....
- AirAsiaGo offers free rooms worldwide for one day only
Mumbai, 25 May: A brand new AirAsiaGo.com enters the online travel agent market with a storm, offering its guests a convenient, one-stop online travel portal, which is set to revolutionize the ....
- Indian road show woos Canadian tourists
Toronto, May 21: India on Thursday made a strong pitch to woo tourists from Canada, with Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) delegates luring visitors wi....
- Home stays and agro tourism, Sangla Valley shows way
Shimla, May 19: It's that time of the year when many in the tribal Sangla valley of Himachal Pradesh will throw open their doors to visitors from the plains. On offer - as part of a tourism....
- Golf, another reason to fall in love with Kashmir
Srinagar, May 16: Jammu and Kashmir is rolling out the best golf greens for tourists to come and call it "a paradise on earth" once again. The state sees golf as the fastest way to boos....
- Soccer time! World Cup pulls Indians to South Africa
New Delhi, May 12: With the FIFA World Cup in South Africa just a month away, football fever seems to have started gripping fans in cricket-crazy India, with travel companies reporting a steady....
- Now Azerbaijan seeks Indian tourists, investment
Chandigarh, May 12: The Central Asian country of Azerbaijan, one of the main exporters of oil and gas to India, is looking to expand bilateral ties in areas like tourism, movies and investment ....
- India, Syria to cooperate in tourism sector
New Delhi, May 11: India and Syria decided to increase cooperation in the tourism sector and explore investment opportunities in the field.
This was decided at the first joint working....
- Munnar rated after Tokyo as Asia's best destination
Thiruvananthapuram, May 11: Munnar, the picturesque hill station in Kerala's Idukki district, has been rated as the second best Asian tourism destination after Tokyo by TripAdvisor, a popul....
- Turkey keen on FTA, more tourists from India
New Delhi, May 9: India and Turkey share many things in common, including a parliamentary democracy and secular values, and a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries would be a valued de....
- It's snowing! Himachal readies its rooms with a view
Shimla, May 9: Fresh spell of snow in parts of Himachal Pradesh is making the state's hospitality sector smile. After all, some good weather and pristine natural beauty in the Himayalan hil....
- India gets more foreign tourists in April
New Delhi, May 7: Foreign tourist arrivals in India grew 1.7 percent to 3.54 lakh in April compared to 3.48 lakh in April 2009 despite the closure of the European air space for over a week, the....
- Four European countries set to woo Indian travellers
New Delhi, April 28: With their sights set on the fast growing Indian outbound traveller market, four European countries - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia - plan to invest a large ....
- Post-LTTE, Sri Lanka's tourism soars
Colombo, April 28: After over a quarter century of civil war, Sri Lanka is finally witnessing an upswing in tourism. The island with abundant natural beauty is luring visitors, particularly fro....
- Himachal invites private players to develop elite resorts
Shimla, April 27: The Himachal Pradesh today invited private players to develop elite hotels in the state to attract high-end tourists.
"The cabinet invited the hoteliers to set u....
- 'Learn South Africa' programme for Indian travel agents
New Delhi, April 27: With an aim to spread more awareness about the region, the South African Tourism Board today announced a programme for the Indian travel agents beginning in July.
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- 'Sanction Himachal's Yamuna Nagar-Paonta Sahib tourism circuit'
Shimla, April 26: Himachal Pradesh has urged the central government to sanction the Yamuna Nagar-Paonta Sahib circuit on a priority basis to boost tourism in the state.
"Chief Min....
- Rs.68 crore to develop tourists destinations in India
New Delhi, April 23: The Indian government has sanctioned over Rs.68 crore ($15.30 million) to develop tourist destinations in the national capital, Agra and Jaipur ahead of the 2010 Commonweal....
- Single window clearance to tourism projects in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 22: The Maharashtra government will provide single window clearance of tourism and hospitality projects in a bid to develop the state as an important tourism destination.
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- Live TV comes to Indian luxury trains
New Delhi, April 21: Indian luxury trains - Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels - have been equipped with live TV with DishTV, a direct-to-home (DTH) service provider, using the late....
- States asked to phase out tourism from tiger habitats
New Delhi, April 21: The central government has sent advisories to states asking them to phase out tourism in and around tiger reserves, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said today.
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- India to study 'no-entry' rule for Malaysian visitors
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: India has said it is studying appeals by frequent Malaysian visitors for revoking the two-month "no-entry" ruling imposed in January.
The ruling, which....
- Malaysia's old architecture beckons tourists
Penang/Malacca (Malaysia), April 16: Mention Malaysia, and the iconic twin towers in the heart of capital Kuala Lumpur come to mind. But move deeper into the Southeast Asian nation, and you wil....
- 1,800 foreigners use Indian visa on arrival in three months
New Delhi, April 15: Nearly 1,800 foreigners visited India under the visa on arrival scheme in the first three months after its implementation in January on a pilot basis to boost tourism, an o....
- Thailand promotes tourism through quiz
Chandigarh: Thailand will conduct a quiz contest for students and teachers here to attract tourists from this part of northern India to their country.
Besides cash prizes, students at....
- Tourism ministry plans 10,000 highway facilities by 2015
Jaipur, April 13: The Indian tourism ministry aims at starting 10,000 wayside facilities along the country's vast highways network within the next five years to provide basic amenities such....
- Now kite festival to promote Kerala tourism
Thiruvananthapuram: Known for its backwaters, coconut palms and lush greenery, Kerala is now set to woo more tourists by hosting a three-day international kite festival starting from May 1 at K....
- India moots single window clearance for hotels
Jaipur: The Indian government is set to unveil a single window clearance system to set up hotels, according to Tourism Minister Kumari Selja.
"The hoteliers have to seek permissio....
- India records rise in foreign tourists in March
New Delhi: Foreign tourists arriving in India registered a growth of 12.9 percent in the month of March compared to the corresponding period last year, said data released by the tourism ministr....
- Kerala to build urban entertainment centre
Thiruvananthapuram: State-owned Tourist Resorts Kerala Limited (TRKL) will set up an urban recreation-cum-commercial centre in the city through public-private partnership to boost tourism in th....
- India waking up to art as tourism driver
New Delhi: Art, one of the key drivers of tourism across the globe, is trying to become an important stakeholder in the country's multi-million dollar tourism industry by entering the publi....
- Visa on arrival: 1134 foreigners visit India
New Delhi: More than 1,100 foreigners visited India in the last two months under the visa on arrival scheme since its introduction by the tourism ministry on a pilot basis to boost tourism, an ....
- 'Scope for tourism development in Goa limited'
Panaji: Goa may be known the world over as one of the most popular tourism destinations -- but state Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco appears to disagree.
In a written reply to the Goa....
- Himachal wooing newly weds with special discounts
Shimla: If you just got married and are heading for the Himachal hills for your honeymoon, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has a gift for you -- a 30 percent discou....
- Golden Chariot luxury train arrives in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: In a boost to the tourism sector in Kerala, the Karnataka-based Golden Chariot, one of India's luxury trains, pulled into the railway station here today.
The i....
- California seeks more Indian tourists
New Delhi: Aiming to increase the number of Indian tourists coming to California, the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) today launched their local office in the national capital.
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- CPI-M rejects Bachchan as Kerala's brand ambassador
New Delhi: The central leadership of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) today said Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan cannot become the brand ambassador of Kerala Tourism as he is al....
- Kerala may start sea plane service for tourists
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala may have a sea plane service to boost tourism if a study suggests that such a project is feasible, Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said today.
"T....
- Karnataka's luxury train to chug through southern states
Bangalore: Come March 15, Karnataka's Golden Chariot luxury train will roll into Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala on an exciting trip of the southern states and a union territory.
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- Foreign tourist arrivals up: Minister
Panaji: India witnessed an unprecedented 21 percent rise in foreign tourist arrivals last December from the same month in 2008, Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said today.
She add....
- Choppers to give boost to Mizoram tourism, governance
Aizawl: Mizoram will introduce helicopter services in the mountainous northeastern state to not only take the administration into remote areas but also to boost tourism, officials said here tod....
- Organic vegetables the new taste of Sekhawati tourism
Nawalgarh (Rajasthan): The platter is turning pure in Sekhawati - the historic land of Sekhawat Rajputs known for its palatial family homes or havelis of the country's business giants - as ....
- Kerala announces 'dream season' to draw home tourists
New Delhi: The Kerala government today announced the 'dream season' period to attract more domestic tourists to the state during the months of April to September, considered a lean tour....
- J&K a safe destination for tourists: State Tourism Minister
Ahmedabad: Jammu and Kashmir is a safe travel destination for tourists just like other states of India, said Nawang Rigzin Jora, the tourism and culture minister of the state.
Jora i....
- Tourism industry disillusioned with Taj festival
Agra: The tourism industry in this city of the Taj Mahal feels the annual cultural festival Taj Mahotsava has now degenerated into a farce pandering to the basest instincts of the local audienc....
- Australia still seeks more Indian tourists
New Delhi: Despite the negative image of Australia in Indian minds at the moment, the country is seeking more tourists from India, building on the 11.9 percent jump in tourist inflow last year.....
- Tourism and travel fair begins in Delhi
New Delhi: The 78th edition of the Travel and Tourism Fair and the Outbound Travel Mart (TTF&OTM), billed as India's largest network of travel marts, was inaugurated here today with the....
- Now, a helpline for tourists
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of incidents of crime against tourists in Goa, union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today said a helpline for tourists would soon be launched both to know about a....
- Two forts near Mumbai to get facelift for tourists
Mumbai: Two coastal forts, including one built by erstwhile Portuguese rulers not far from Mumbai, will be renovated and transformed into major heritage and tourism attractions within the next ....
- Egypt launches new tourism campaign in India
New Delhi: Egyptian envoy Mohamed Higazy says that India is a country with which Egypt shares cultural synergies and affinities that go far back in history and this had prompted the launch here....
- Indian travellers seeking cheaper flights, hotels
New Delhi: Indian travellers are looking for low cost air travel options and cheap hotel rooms as the domestic tourism industry starts to pick up in the wake of the ongoing economic recovery.
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- Tourism in India yet to realise full potential: Selja
New Delhi: Tourism in India has yet to realise its full potential and it is not the government's responsibility alone to project India as a tourist-friendly nation, Union Tourism Minister K....
- Singapore-based luxury hotel chain comes to India
New Delhi: Singapore-based luxury boutique hotel chain Alila Hotels and Resorts has come to India and built its first hotel in Goa, the country's popular tourist destination, with an invest....
- Indonesia wants more Indian tourists
New Delhi: Indonesia wants to increase Indian tourist arrivals to the country by nearly five times in five years, and is keen to lure them to its other attractions, besides the perennial favour....
- Hawkers, touts repel tourists in Agra
Agra: Treating your guests as gods may be an integral part of Indian culture but in the city of the Taj Mahal, it is the behaviour of hawkers and touts that confronts tourists more often than n....
- Abu Dhabi to debut at India's oldest tourism mart
New Delhi: For the first time, the Arab emirate of Abu Dhabi will feature at India's oldest travel and tourism mart SATTE this year to promote its niche in the growing luxury tourism market....
- Himachal registers fair growth in tourism
Dharmshala: Himachal Pradesh has attracted 1,14,37, 155 tourists to the State during the year 2009, out of these 1,10,36,572 are home tourists and 4,00,583 foreigners, the increase is more than....
- Selja selling 'Incredible India' in Spain
New Delhi: India is promoting itself as a major holiday destination in the world and hard selling its tourism potential in the Spanish capital at a five-day international fair.
Minist....
- 'Chalo Kerala' Rajdhani starts journey
New Delhi: The Thiruvananthapuram-bound Rajdhani Express donned a new look today as it set off on its journey showcasing a stunning montage of tranquil stretches of beaches, serene backwaters, ....
- Luxury cruise liner curtails India operations over losses
Onboard MV Aquamarine: Louis Cruises, which operates the first international cruise liner in India, today announced that it will be curtailing its services in the country after suffering losses....
- Foreign tourist arrivals in India jump 21 percent
Bangalore: Foreign tourist arrivals in India grew 21 percent in December over the corresponding month in 2008 though it fell three percent for the year due to the meltdown, H1N1 scare and safet....
- India's first luxury cruise liner to stop operations
Thiruvananthapuram: MV Aquamarine, the first liner to offer cruises in India, has decided to call off the business, saying charges at Cochin Port were too heavy.
Louis Cruises India, ....
- Chandigarh gets Rs.27 cr central assistance for tourism
Chandigarh: The central government has granted Rs.270 million to promote tourism in the union territory (UT) of Chandigarh, an official said today.
"We have received a grant of Rs....
- Himachal to promote bird spotting
Shimla: If you are a bird watcher and want to chase flapping beauties in the wilderness, welcome to Himachal Pradesh, which is organising a unique bird spotting race this month.
The s....
- Dip in foreign tourist arrivals to India in 2009
New Delhi: The global economic meltdown and the swine flu scare appears to have hit Indian tourism last year, which saw tourist arrivals fall by 3.3 percent to 5.11 million.
Tourism M....
- Get set to scale new heights in Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi: News of the Indian government giving a nod to opening 104 peaks in Jammu and Kashmir bordering Pakistan and China has enthused tour operators organising adventure tourism packages. T....
- 104 peaks in Jammu and Kashmir to be opened for trekkers
New Delhi: The Indian government has given a go-ahead to open 104 peaks in Jammu and Kashmir bordering Pakistan and China with the aim of promoting adventure tourism and mountaineering activiti....
- Himachal 'warms up' to welcome tourists
Shimla: The cold wave has temporarily eased its grip on Himachal Pradesh which is all set to welcome tourists from the plains of north India.
According to tourism industry representat....
- Himachal hotels are booked for long weekend
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh's hospitality industry is welcoming thousands of tourists, mainly from the north Indian plains, for the Christmas weekend.
Most hotels and guest houses in....
- Mauritius seeks India's help to boost medical tourism
New Delhi: Impressed by the growing healthcare infrastructure and quality of doctors in this country, Mauritius is seeking India's help to boost its medical tourism industry and has invited....
- 'Made in Pakistan' expo in Chandigarh from Wednesday
Chandigarh: Chandigarh will host the first edition of trade show "Made in Pakistan" from Dec 23-27.
A total of 43 traders from Pakistan have reached this union territory to ta....
- Domestic travel jumps back from slump
New Delhi: Planning a winter holiday, but haven't done your tickets yet? You may be in for trouble. Experts in the travel industry say there has been a jump in holiday bookings this year, r....
- Government to develop 20 tourist villages in J&K
Jammu: To redefine the tourism spirit of Jammu and Kashmir, government of India has planned to develop 20 tourist villages.
Nawang Rigzin Jora, the Minister for Tourism and Culture sa....
- In tourism, Goa church sees great new tool
Panaji: The Roman Catholic church in Goa wants tourists in the state to spare the proverbial beach and booze and hit the Bible instead.
This is articulated in a new book titled "T....
- Southeast Asian nations pose threat to Goa tourism
Panaji: Goa, one of the major tourism destinations in Asia-Pacific, could be losing out to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, say industry officials here.
"Goa's share in the regiona....
- States should compete to promote tourism: Kumari Selja
New Delhi: Tourism Minister Kumari Selja believes state governments should "wake up" and compete among themselves "aggressively" abroad to promote tourism in India. And the midd....
- Luxury cruise liners for middle class
Kochi: In order to attract the Indian middle class that is becoming economically prosperous at a steady rate the Louise Cruises, a luxury cruise liner services provider based in the Mediterrane....
- Empty shacks keep tourists away from Goa beaches
Panaji: There is little business at the Goa beaches at the start of the peak tourist season because allotment of beach shacks has been delayed.
"I have never seen Goa like this. I....
- PM announces common entry passes to World Heritage Sites
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has announced on December 2, the availability of common entry passes to World Heritage Sites and ancient monuments for tourists here.
Jawahar ....
- Cruise liner for Indian tourists flagged off in Kerala
Kochi: Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja launched a cruise liner, MV Aquamarine which is targeted at Indian tourists, here today.
The vessel is owned by the Cyprus-headquartered Lou....
- Kerala Voyages launches backwater packages
Kochi: Tour operator Kerala Voyages today launched travel packages centred on the state's backwaters which have been recently rated as the world's 23rd best destination by National Geog....
- Indian tourists to France spend more than the rest
New Delhi: The French government has stepped up efforts to attract tourists from India, who spend an average of $275 daily in Paris, more than the $220 by other visitors.
"About 2....
- 106 new projects to attracts tourists
New Delhi: To attract more tourists to India, the government would develop 106 new projects in the country at an estimated cost of Rs.398.33 crore (Rs.3.98 billion), Tourism Minister Kumari Sel....
- Kerala Tourism starts ad campaign on Google
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has tied up with Google to promote its tourism through search and banner advertisements on the search engine.
This is the first time a state tourism departm....
- India to promote safety of women and child visitors
New Delhi: With an eye to the Commonwealth Games 2010, India will soon launch an initiative to create awareness about providing a safe and friendly environment to foreigners, especially women a....
- ADB to fund Rs.315-cr tourism project in Punjab
Chandigarh: The Asian Development Bank has sanctioned a Rs.315-crore ($68 million) project for tourism infrastructure development in Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal ....
- India to promote tourism in Ladakh, Kargil
New Delhi: The Indian government is planning to improve infrastructure in the stark but picturesque Ladakh and Kargil regions of Jammu and Kashmir to promote tourism. Senior military officials ....
- Incredible India campaign scores, tourism hopes soar
New Delhi: Incredible India has done it again! Another international award for the campaign - showcasing major holiday destinations - has given a fillip to Brand India and is expected to pull i....
- Kerala tourism smiles after National Geographic rating
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala tourism needed some good news after being hit by global recession and the Thekkady boat tragedy in September. It has got the pep with the National Geographic rating i....
- 'Incredible India' campaign wins award in Austria
New Delhi: The "Incredible India" promotional campaign, which showcases India's major holiday destinations, picked up yet another prestigious award at an international tourism event....
- Rajasthan, Kerala backwaters eclipse Taj as dream destination
New Delhi: Rajasthan with its royal forts and palaces amid the sand dunes and the beautiful backwaters of Kerala have eclipsed India's iconic Taj Mahal in an international survey that rated....
- 'Incredible India' wins World Travel Award for being the best campaign
London: Incredible India was the campaign initiated by the Indian government in the year 2002 and after long seven years of campaigning it has got what it deserves. The campaign has won the Wor....
- State-owned Ashok Hotel to share brand name with private firms
New Delhi: The "Ashok" brand of premium hotels, owned by the state-run hospitality major India Tourism Development Corp (ITDC), will now be prefixed or suffixed on properties owned by s....
- Kerala conducts tourism road shows in Scandinavia
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala believes Scandinavian nations are among the biggest sources of tourists to the state, and has sent one of the largest travel delegations on a roadshow to the region.
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- Bihar cattle fair attracts foreign tourists
Patna: Asia's largest cattle fair at Sonepur in Bihar is attracting foreign tourists. Scores of them have visited the annual event, tourism department officials said today.
"A....
- Tourist hotspot Thekkady still shut, livelihoods hit
Thekkady (Kerala): It's been nearly two weeks since the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary shut down following the boat capsize in Thekkady lake that killed 45 people. Tour operators, hotel owners ....
- Himachal cancels paragliding competitions
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has decided not to hold its annual paragliding meet this year as one of the finest aero sports sites at Bir-Billing in Kangra district is set for a complete makeover.
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- Taj city struggles to increase tourist flow
Agra: Despite housing the Taj Mahal and two other World Heritage monuments, Agra's tourist flow remains more or less static due to poor infrastructure and an unclean environment, say hotel ....
- Himachal to promote heritage tourism
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal launched an innovative scheme "Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai" or "Every House has its own History" on World Tourism Day today....
- Thailand promoting itself as wedding destination
New Delhi: Thailand wants to cash in on the coming wedding season in India and promoting the country as a perfect wedding destination.
A three-day "Destination Thailand" festi....
- Chandigarh braced up to celebrate World Tourism Day
Chandigarh: Chandigarh is set to celebrate World Tourism Day on Sunday with a musical extravaganza, food festival, shopping bonanza and an assortment of activities for both the city dwellers an....
- Kerala triggers interest at French tourism fair
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala, which for the first time is participating at the International French Tourism Mart (IFTM) Top Resa in Paris that concludes today, has received 47 industry-related qu....
- New ITC hotel restores a bit of green Bangalore
Bangalore: While residents of India's tech hub are crying foul over the increasing loss of its "green heritage", ITC's newest luxury hotel here is trying to bring a slice of ....
- Kerala kicks off international tourism road show
Thiruvananthapuram: With Kerala's tourist season round the corner, the state's tourism department, in association with industry stakeholders, has kicked off an international road show i....
- India to promote domestic tourism with roadshows, campaigns
New Delhi: India is planning to aggressively promote domestic tourism with a series of roadshows and campaigns, with special focus on the northeastern region.
Apart from launching an ....
- India to promote caravan, heliport tourism
New Delhi: India will promote niche tourism like caravan and helicopter tourism with the aim of providing an "exciting" new face to the industry that has suffered from the effects of th....
- Maiden Swiss foray into India's hospitality sector
Kolkata: Swissotel Hotels today became the first Swiss hospitality chain to enter India as it announced a management contract with the Ambuja Realty group for setting up a five-star hotel at Ra....
- Government issues guidelines on niche tourism
New Delhi: To provide an "exciting" new face to tourism in India, the government today issued guidelines on "niche tourism products" like caravan and heliport tourism.
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- Rohtang Pass closed for tourists every Tuesday
Manali: The picturesque snow-clad Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district will remain out of bounds for tourists every Tuesday, according to officials.
"Every Tuesda....
- Cheap holiday plan for couples with daughters packs HP hotels
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh's unique package of a discounted stay in all government-run hotels for couples with daughters has evoked a good response, tourism industry members said today.
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- Himachal to woo tourists with more treks
Shimla: Aiming to woo adventure sport lovers, the Himachal Pradesh government is organising four-day treks in Kullu, Shimla and Kangra districts of the state from this month.
"The....
- Make tourist sites more attractive, govt tells states
New Delhi: Keen to pitch India as a world-class tourism destination, the government has asked states to construct and design civic amenities near tourist sites and conserve heritage monuments i....
- Indians prefer online travel portals to plan holidays: Study
New Delhi: Nearly 80 percent of Indians in metros prefer to use online travel portals to plan their holidays, a new study released today says.
The study done by research company The N....
- 2 Punjab towns to be developed as tourist centres
Chandigarh: The central government will fund the development of Sangrur and Faridkot towns of Punjab as tourist centres, a minister in the state government said here on Tuesday.
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- Thailand woos the Indian 'MICE' tourist
New Delhi: Thailand is wooing the Indian business tourist, with incentive packages for what is known as MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) tourism.
Addressing the....
- US firm to launch budget hotel in Kerala capital
Thiruvananthapuram: Berggruen Hotels, owned by the US-based Berggruen Holdings Inc, will launch its first mid-market hotel "Keys" in Kerala on Friday.
Situated in the heart of....
- Keep Agra clean to attract more tourists: Selja
New Delhi: Tourist spots should be kept clean and drivers, waiters and cooks should be trained to ensure that travellers make repeated visits to popular hotspots like the Taj Mahal city of Agra....
- Himachal to have tourism police
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh will set up security force especially to assist and guide tourists, state Tourism Secretary Manisha Nanda said today.
Speaking at the inter-state regional con....
- Tourism in India has grown steadily despite meltdown: Selja
New Delhi: Tourism in India has grown steadily in the past few years despite rise in world crude oil prices and the global meltdown, but it is yet to see its full potential, Tourism Minister Ku....
- Tourism ministry plans more hotel management institutes
New Delhi: To meet the demand for over 200,000 skilled workers in the hospitality sector, the tourism ministry plans to start eight new hotel management institutes to impart quality training.
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- Tourists throng Himachal on long weekend
Shimla: Most hotels in various tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh are totally booked ahead of the three-day extended weekend that starts with the Janmasthami festival on Aug 14.
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- Hotels to be disabled friendly by Commonwealth Games
New Delhi: In an effort to keep abreast with international norms, hotels in India will adopt changes to become disabled friendly by next year, the tourism ministry said here today.
&#....
- Visiting Haryana? Book you rooms online now
Panchkula: Planning to visit Haryana tourist resorts? Here is some good news for your comfort and convenience.
To make hotel reservation convenient for tourists from across the countr....
- India, Singapore sign joint plan to boost tourism
New Delhi: India and Singapore today signed a joint action plan which, officials said, would help both countries attract more tourists.
According to the plan, tourists visiting Singap....
- Kerala Tourism wins international, national awards
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Tourism has been awarded the 2009 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the marketing destination category and has been selected as "best in class&....
- Kerala Tourism wins international, national awards
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Tourism has been awarded the 2009 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the marketing destination category and has been selected as "best in class&....
- IIT Delhi to hone marketing skills at tourism ministry
New Delhi: The tourism ministry has, for the first time, organised a three-day training programme for its overseas officials by experts at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in an e....
- India developing Kargil as tourist destination
New Delhi: The Indian government is pumping in Rs.120 million into Kargil - the remote mountainous region in Jammu and Kashmir that got into Indian drawing rooms due to the 1999 conflict with P....
- Government promotes 'conference tourism'
New Delhi: India is now keen to woo international business houses to hold their key officials events in different parts of the country. The government is offering grants to states to set up con....
- India to attract 10 million tourists by 2011: Ahmed
New Delhi: India expects to attract 10 million foreign tourists by 2011 and is taking a number of steps in this regard, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Minister of State of Tourism....
- Seven Goa beaches under erosion threat: Minister
Panaji: Seven beaches of Goa, where many popular tourist resorts were located, are reeling under the threat of sea erosion, state Water Resources Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues said.
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- Gujarat hoping to get tourist rush for solar eclipse
New Delhi/Ahmedabad: Hoping to attract around 5,000 tourists to watch the solar eclipse on July 22 in Surat district, one of the places in India where the total eclipse will be visible, the Guj....
- Haryana to insure a million solar eclipse pilgrims
Kurukshetra (Haryana): As the country prepares to watch the July 22 solar eclipse, the Kurukshetra district administration in Haryana has announced that nearly one million pilgrims who come to ....
- Haryana to develop 11 new projects to boost tourism
Chandigarh: Aiming to boost tourism prospects in Haryana, the state government has decided to establish 11 new projects under public-private partnership at various places, including famous tour....
- Haryana gears up for 1.5 m tourists during solar eclipse
Chandigarh: Keen to capitalise on religious fervour during a major solar eclipse on July 22, the Haryana tourism department has made elaborate arrangements for visitors to the holy town of Kuru....
- Foreign tourist arrivals go up in India
Kolkata: The number of foreign tourists visiting India has grown after weathering the effects of the global meltdown and last November's Mumbai terror strikes, a top tourism ministry offici....
- Retired servicemen to be hired for foreign tourists' security
Kolkata: The central government plans to start a Tourism Security & Facilitation Organisation (TSFO), employing retired servicemen and central paramilitary officials, to ensure the safety o....
- Himachal to boost its tourism industry
Shimla: For the facilitation of the tourists, the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation will start the "Radio Taxi" service in the major tourist towns like Shimla, Manali, Dharamsha....
- Nearly 11 mn Indians holidayed abroad in 2008: Minister
New Delhi: Nearly 11 million Indians vacationed abroad in 2008 as compared to 9.78 million in 2007, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed said i....
- Goa to develop backwater tourism
Panaji: Known more for its beaches, Goa now wants to cash in on the tourism potential of backwater tourism on the lines of Kerala.
The state tourism authorities will develop infrastru....
- Bangalore's latest offer - wine tourism
Bangalore: It is not every day that one sees wine connoisseurs flaunting glasses of their favourite drink in public space here. But, come July 10, select residents of India's IT hub are exp....
- Himachal plans to expand golf courses, boost tourism
Shimla: State is endeavouring to develop number of golf courses in the State and Nalagarh area would be the first to get such golf course activities. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhuma....
- India developing niche tourism: Selja
New Delhi: Caravan and heliport tourism are among the "niche products" India will offer visitors as its tourism sector tries to cope with setbacks due to 26/11 and global recession, Tou....
- Kerala sees rise in tourist arrivals, revenue
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan today informed the state assembly that there was a 14.84 percent growth in tourism revenue and a 14.41 percent rise in tourist ....
- Gujarat to develop 2 beaches along Saurashtra coast
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has decided to develop world-class facilities at two lesser-known beaches in the state's Saurashra region to attract more international tourists to the s....
- Asks for budgetary sops for tourism: Selja to Pranab
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja on Friday urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to offer budgetary incentives for the tourism industry as it is facing a crunch due to globa....
- Goa casino files complaint against tourism minister
Panaji: Facing criminal charges for allegedly cheating Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Pacheco of Rs.1.25 crore in gambling winnings, a casino firm has alleged that Pacheco in fact owed it Rs.30....
- India to host tourism roadshows abroad
New Delhi: India plans to hold a series of roadshows abroad, including in Australia, New Zealand and Russia, to showcase the country's rich diversity and attract tourists, officials said he....
- Indian tourism roadshow in Australia rescheduled
New Delhi: India today said the adventure tourism roadshows in Australia, where a number of Indian students have been attacked, and New Zealand are on though they will be held in September inst....
- Tourism Conclave in Himachal from June 12
Shimla: Tourism Conclave organized by the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Himachal Pradesh and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly on the theme 'Destination Himachal-Shimla ....
- Tourism conclave in Himachal from June 12
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh with its tremendous tourism potential is an unparalleled destination with myriad opportunities, said Smt. Manisha Nanda, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Tourism here today.....
- Tourism Conclave in Himachal to boost tourism
Dharamsala: The Himachal Tourism and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is all set to organize a Tourism Conclave at Hotel Peterhoff Shimla under the theme "Unforgettable Himachal : Opp....
- Mansarovar dream turns nightmare for Indian tourists
Kathmandu: Their dream to visit Mt Kailash, one of the holiest pilgrim spots in the world, and take a dip in the revered Mansarovar lake in Tibet has turned into a nightmare for hundreds of Ind....
- Thousands throng Himachal for adventure
Shimla: Rock-climbing, jungle or desert trekking, camping, white-water rafting or parasailing-thousands of adventure lovers are thronging Himachal Pradesh this summer.
"On an aver....
- India should attract more foreign tourists: Selja
New Delhi: India needs to attract more foreign tourists, whose number has dipped after the Mumbai terror attack and due to economic depression, Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said today.
"T....
- Dhaka-Kolkata passenger ship service proposed
Dhaka: Travel between Dhaka and Kolkata by ship, something that stopped over four decades back, may be revived to promote people-to-people contact and eco-tourism.
Bangladesh Shipping....
- Gujarat to seek Sri Lanka's help in setting up resorts
Gandhinagar: Gujarat will shortly contact Sri Lanka following its offer of assistance to set up resorts along the state's 1,600-km coastline.
"At the Vibrant Gujarat summit in....
- Kerala group to invest Rs.7.5 bn in hotel sector
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kochi-based Muthoot Pappachan group, that has interests in financial services, hospitality, infrastructure and wind power, is investing Rs.750 crore (Rs.7.5 billion/$159....
- Manali-Leh highway re-opens for traffic
Shimla: The strategic Manali-Leh National Highway 21 re-opened for vehicular traffic today after remaining closed for six months.
The highway was closed in mid-December due to heavy ....
- Direct flights to Mumbai : resumed by Nepal
Kathmandu: First, there was a steady stream of visits to Kathmandu by Mumbai's glitterati, including Shabana Azmi, Govinda, Sukhwinder Singh and Daler Mehndi.
Now Nepal's tou....
- 'Infrastructure Sector' status for Tourism industry
Jaipur, Rajasthan: The government has approved 28 mega infrastructure projects to boost tourism, and is on the verge of granting it infrastructure sector status, Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerj....
- Kerala targets tourists from Sweden, Russia
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is targeting Russian and Swedish tourists to beat the downturn feared this year, the government said Thursday.
According to a press release issued here by the st....
- Sheraton Park Hotel to join Earth Hour campaign
Chennai: A five-star hotel here will switch off its lights at its restaurants for an hour March 28 and serve candle light dinners in support of Earth Hour-2009, a global environmental awarene....
- India beckons at world's largest travel fair
Berlin: At the world's largest travel fair in the German capital, India's travel industry is promoting traditional remedies for those stressed out by the global financial crisis.
Buoyed by....
- Cochin Port has another good cruise season
Kochi: Despite the global slowdown, the current fiscal is another good business season for the Cochin Port, which would host 36 cruise ships by March-end, an official statement said Friday.....
- Rock Garden gets Rs 17.4mn for facelift
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has sanctioned a budget of Rs.17.4 million for the beautification and maintenance of Rock Garden, a major tourist attraction here.
"Considering va....
- Travel sector is trying to combat the declining trend
It is not a new experience for the travel industry to see its growth rate declining gradually. According to Singapore Airlines GM Foo Chai Woo, travel and tourism sector in and out of India i....
- More trout to attract anglers to Himachal
Shimla: Trout cultivation in Himachal Pradesh is set to get a big boost with the state government planning to encourage more private players. Brown and rainbow trout are abundant in the state....
- Britain launches new initiative to attract Indian tourists
New Delhi: Eyeing the increasing number of Indian tourists to Britain, the British tourism authority on Wednesday launched a new initiative to facilitate their travel to the country.
The auth....
- 'Global meltdown, Mumbai attacks reduced foreign tourist arrivals'
New Delhi: The global meltdown, coupled with the Mumbai terror attacks, considerably impacted the foreign tourist arrivals in India and their number rose only 5.56 percent last year against t....
- Several steps taken to boost tourism : Minister
New Delhi: The Indian government is taking several steps to promote tourism in the country which has taken a knock following the global meltdown and the Mumbai terror attack.
Informing the....
- Tourist arrivals to India dip by over 17 percent
New Delhi: Tourist arrivals to India were down by more than 17 percent in January due to the global economic crisis, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
Soni said....
- States asked to do more to get tourists
New Delhi: Worried about the global meltdown hitting India?s tourist arrivals, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni has written to all chief ministers asking them to step in "in these difficult tim....
- That dream Swiss holiday is now within your reach
New Delhi: Planning a holiday? Try Switzerland. For, romancing in the Swiss Alps and going on a roller coaster ride across those pristine mountain lines which you so often see in the movies i....
- Tax holiday for five-star hotels advocated
New Delhi: A leading industry lobby has advocated a five-year tax holiday for hotels including five-star establishments in and around the capital to expedite hotel room construction before th....
- Kerala travel agents offer packages for Dubai festival
Thiruvananthapuram: Travel agents in Kerala have begun announcing packages to attract travellers to participate in the month-long Dubai Shopping Festival that began on Thursday.
The festiv....
- India launches one more royal tourist train
New Delhi: Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a regal train chugging across the land of maharajas in western India, on Sunday started its maiden journey, with the government promising to launch simil....
- Soni to flag off Royal Rajasthan on Wheels next month
New Delhi: Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a regal train chugging across the land of maharajas in western India, will start its maiden journey Jan 11 when it will be flagged off by Tourism Mini....
- In winter of discontent, hotels slash New Year prices
New Delhi: Global economic recession and the Mumbai carnage have hit New Year festivities so badly that, to attract customers, some major hotels in the capital have cut prices by as much a....
- Goa bans beach parties from Dec 23 to Jan 5
Panaji: In a move which could send wrong signals to Goa-bound vacationers, the state government on Thursday banned parties and celebrations on beaches and other open areas from Dec 23 to ....
- 2009 Visit India Year, incentives for repeat visitors
New Delhi: Travellers from abroad who visit India in 2009 will have a chance to get an extra sample of the country's exotic adventure tourism and sublime eco, rural and wellness tourism in 2....
- Ladakh has vast tourism potential: Vohra
Srinagar: Noting that Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir holds vast tourism potential, state Governor N N Vohra has called for development and infrastructural development for the region. Nature lovers....
- Tourism unaffected by fears of economic slowdown
New Delhi: Fears of an economic slowdown have had no impact on the tourism sector in India which remains a high spending destination for foreign travellers. The foreign tourist arrivals have to....
- India, Brazil, South Africa sign tourism coop pact
Kochi: India, Brazil and South Africa signed a draft tripartite tourism cooperation agreement on Sunday at the fifth edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM). Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan in....
- States to get special packages for tourism this monsoon
New Delhi: The Monsoon has traditionally been a lean season for tourism in India and now it's time to change this perception. This was the overriding thought at the National Seminar on Monsoon ....
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