Eco / Adventure / Sports

» Kashmir sees a growth of tourist numbers from Mumbai

Thanks to vigilant local police and military support, the state now viewed as a safe tourist destination ... Read more

» AAI opens up a direct, shorter route for Mumbai-Delhi Flights

A satellite-based navigation system, RNAV5, will be used to allow a straight path to certain flights; Every flight is likely to save 1,000 kg (1 tonne) of carbon emissions ... Read more

» SC ban on core tiger areas brings tourism to sudden halt

The department staff turned back tourists who, unaware of the ban, came in Wednesday morning to check on accommodation ... Read more

» UK targets post Olympics tourism to boost economy

Organisers are hoping the campaign, which is Britain's biggest international tourism drive, could increase visitor numbers to about 35 million in 2015 from an estimated 30.7 million in 2012 ... Read more

» Environmentalists welcome SC ban on core tiger areas

The ban's impact will be seen in the national parks like Bandipur, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Corbett, Ranthambore, Kaziranga and Kalakad-Mundanthurai, which earn huge revenue from tiger tourism ... Read more

» Industry reacts to ban on tourism in core tiger areas

Number of poaching cases have been reported this year from buffer areas of tiger reserves, leaving forest officials wondering about the effectiveness of the ban on tourism in the core habitats ... Read more

» Work on USD 600 million Swiss Alps resort to start next year

It will also be equipped with 30 bars and restaurants, a night club, an artificial lake and a ski gondola ... Read more

» MTDC anounces a 20 percent concession for school students aged between 6 and 14

The concession will be extended as a special case for accommodating four occupants in a double occupancy room with no extra charge for the bedding ... Read more

» All Rail coaches to have bio-toilets by 2017, says Jairam

The measure will not only prevent the corrosion of tracks but will also provide odourless toilets to passengers ... Read more

» India concerned over carbon tax on airlines by EU

Countries which had imposed Carbon Tax have yet to fulfil their financial commitments to the developing nations ... Read more

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