Destination News & Feature

» Maldivian Airways commences Mumbai Male Direct flight on 16 Nov

As per the statistics with the tourism ministry of Maldives, the number of visitors from India is increasing by 20% every year; a considerable part of which comes from Mumbai and its nearby cities ... Read more

» Gir records 9,384 tourists visit in a day

In all close to 23,000 visitors came to see the majestic lions during the holidays - starting from Diwali day- 13th,14th,15th and 16th; The number is likely to shoot up by Sunday ... Read more

» New Advertising Campaign of Incredible India goes live

While the campaign itself has been received well, travel and hospitality companies are more concerned with on-ground activity ... Read more

» Bekal Tourism Authority planning to develop an airstrip at Bekal

Kerala tourism authorities said that accessibility to Bekal for tourists is quite inadequate, compared to other tourist destinations in India; Airstrip should boost the tourism potential of this region ... Read more

» Kuchipudi will be developed into tourist spot: Chiranjeevi

Lack of proper infrastructure, transport connectivity and unavailability of hygienic food were putting off international tourists from visiting Andhra Pradesh observed the Tourism Minister ... Read more

» Indians most open to medical tourism, Japanese least: Survey

Thirty-one percent or more people in each of 24 countries said they would definitely consider traveling for a medical or dental treatment ... Read more

» Conservation fee to be charged from resorts near tiger reserves

Private resorts and facilities run by the state that have a capacity of 10 rooms will be charged Rs 500 per room per month and facilities having rooms above 10 will have to shell out Rs 750 ... Read more

» Pobitora sanctuary in Assam gives big push to eco-tourism

The sanctuary, with the highest density of the Indian one-horn rhinoceros, was free from poaching ... Read more

» Kerala govt to form State Tourism Advisory Committee

The tourism department has decided to form 20-odd focus groups under various categories such as responsible tourism, adventure tourism, eco-tourism, ayurveda, medical tourism etc ... Read more

» Mega Tourism projects in Goa shifted to new locations within the state

Hotel management institute shifted to new location within Farmagudi; the auditorium and convention centre, proposed to be set up at Campal, Panaji has also been shifted to another site at Fatorda ... Read more

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