Destination News & Feature

» KSRTC and Mysore Travel Agents Association all set for Dussehra celebration

Plans to give free accomodation to 20 groups from different countries like Germany, the US and Singapore who have confirmed their visit to the city with an aim to woo tourists from foreign nations ... Read more

» Lack of basic facilities at Agaya Gangai waterfalls near Kolli Hills keeps tourist away

The waterfalls i Tamil Nadu receive over 50 people of all ages and double the number on weekends and holidays;the State government had plans to install a ropeway to Agaya Gangai, but it remained only on paper ... Read more

» Dedicated helplines launched in Varanasi for women, tourists and elderly

Services of tourist and women helplines can be availed in cases like attack or misbehaviour, chain or purse snatching, duping, teasing or sexual harassment and accidents ... Read more

» Complaint lodged against Fake websites selling UPSTDC MahaKumbh cottages

Bookings of these cottages are solely in the hands of the state tourism department; The district administration has no plans to allocate land for building cottages to any other people ... Read more

» Shanghumughom in Kerala gets Rs.4.2 crore boost for development of destination

Development of basic amenities and infrastructure to be done while conserving the heritage and natural beauty of the spot ... Read more

» Ghaziabad gains in MICE as Gurgaon, Noida become expensive

While amenities remaining almost on the same level the improved connectivity to Delhi-NCR has ameliorated the business prospects of the city-based hospitality sector ... Read more

» Madhya Pradesh to give 25 per cent capital subsidy for renovation of a heritage property

The budget hotels on land provided by MPSTDC from their land bank will also be entitled to 10% capital subsidy; Moreover, 50% subsidy on the upset price of land shall also be provided ... Read more

» Inbound tourism to India could face a threat from Taj Mahal Replica hotel being built in Dubai

The billion-dollar (767 million-euro) replica hotel  which is four times the size of the the original Taj Mahal, is positioned to be the world's grandest wedding venue ... Read more

» Taiwan Tourism Bureau plans to tap the Indian MICE market

TTB is currently working on anumber of MICE Incentive Plans with increased benefits which will facilitate MICE movement to Taiwan. ... Read more

» Maharashtra features 4 of the top 9 caves in India

While Maharashtra seems to be rich in caves, these destinations are spread across the country from Kerala to Orissa and Madhya Pradesh to Andhra Pradesh ... Read more

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