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» MPSTDC looking to acquire ancient palaces and other royal properties

Planning to acquire Kaliadeh Palace and Kothi Palace in Ujjain and also the palace of erstwhile royal family in Ratlam; Also planning start a helicopter service to link tourist destinations such as Mandu and Ujjain ... Read more

» Supreme Court defers next hearing on tiger tourism ban to October 9

The court has said that it would decide on lifting of the ban after the finalisation of guidelines on eco tourism ... Read more

» British tourism ropes in James Bond to boost tourism

An ad campaign, based on the slogan "Bond is Great Britain," will be launched on October 5 which is designated as Global James Bond Day this year ... Read more

» Tourist arrivals in Nepal from India drop by 50 per cent due to ban on Indian vehicles

The CPN-Maoist had recently put a ban on Indian number plate vehicles. However, after sustained pressure from concerned stakeholders, it has softened its stance ... Read more

» Odisha Tourism to organise international Art & Craft Exchange program in Raghurajpur

During the 5 week exchange artists from around the world will have the opportunity to study with master craftsman and learn traditional skills such as Palm leaf craving, stone and wood carving etc ... Read more

» CII asks government to fully tap the tourism potential of Maharashtra

Submitted a white paper to the state government; 12th five year plan notes that in 2016 foreign tourist arrivals in India are estimated to be 11.2 million ... Read more

» Madhya Pradesh appeals to SC to modify centres guideline for Tiger Tourism

The state government might be allowed to adapt guidelines according to the local condition but they have to be approved by the Centre: Supreme Court ... Read more

» Tamil Nadu revamps its infrastructure to attract foreign tourists with traditional rural cuisine

18 rural tourism projects including Chettinad, Thadiyankudisai, Kurangani, Kazhugumalai, Theerthamalai, Thirukurungudi have been funded with a total outlay of Rs. 6.21 crore ... Read more

» Nepal to promote War Tourism with the launch of the Guerrilla Trek

A 19-day hike - follows trails where thousands of Maoist guerrillas once dug trenches and ambushed enemy during their fight against the once-absolute monarchy ... Read more

» Chandigarh facing shortage of budget hotels

Overnight stay in the city like Chandigarh registered a dip from 9,99,397 to 9,67,102 between 2008 and 2010 ... Read more

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