Eco / Adventure / Sports

» Goa tourism minister wants Sunburn Music Festival to shift venue to South Goa

There are many complaints that the festival gives rise to traffic congestion and chaos, that is why we want it to shift to the south because it has fewer tourists: Minister ... Read more

» Goa seeks additional funds from the Centre to upgrade tourism infrastructure

The state wants to attract high end tourists including foreigners; Union Ministry has already sanctioned Rs 250 crores for preventing beach erosion ... Read more

» ATOAI calls for award nominations for year 2012

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) is inviting nominations for its prestigious awards during the forthcoming Convention in Guwahati on January 20-22, 2013 ... Read more

» Sambhar Lake near Jaipur to be promoted as tourist destination

The comprehensive master-plan that is being prepared by a consultant would lay special emphasis on cultural tourism, adventure tourism, tourist trolley/train in the salt lake area of Sambhar ... Read more

» Assam planning to develop 22 golf courses to attract more tourists

The state government and the tourism department will invest in developing the golf courses, while the maintenance work will be carried out by tea garden owners ... Read more

» UK government needs to step up to help Olympics tourism legacy

Visas were also a big concern; Hoteliers in particular noted that the UK industry is subject to 20% VAT while European rivals pay single-digit rates: WTM Meridian Club Think Tank ... Read more

» International kite festival held in New Delhi

Kite flying experts from the United Kingdom, France and Indonesia as well as National experts from Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Gujarat, and Jodhpur participated in 2 day event ... Read more

» Agumbe, Kundadri hills in Karnataka being vandalized by tourists

The pristine grasslands and shola forests are now littered with pet bottles, splinters of beer and liquor bottles, condoms, paper plates and all sorts of package food packets ... Read more

» Kashmir hosts 2nd leg of Tour-de-India cycle race

The race is being held in 3 cities of India - first leg was held in Mumbai on Sunday, while the 3rd and final leg will be held at Greater Noida on December 9; Kashmir making efforts to be projected as safe destination ... Read more

» Maharashtra Govt. to launch New Sahaydri trek to boost eco-tourism

The objective is to provide income from eco tourism to local villages where there is a proposal to develop homestay ... Read more

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