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» US eyes China, Brazil and India to boost its tourism sector

Plans for a tourist growth rate of 15% per annum; Hillary Clinton emphasises the need for hassle fee visa processing ... Read more

» Bihar plans to develop a dolphin watch centre along the Ganga river

Bihar would celebrate Oct 5 as 'Dolphin Day to raise conservation awareness about the endangered mammal declared as India's National Aquatic Animal; ... Read more

» Tourism rules in tiger reserves in violation of Wildlife & Forest Act: NTCA members

Two members of the panel have written to environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan expressing their concerns about the draft ... Read more

» TCGL to revamp infrastructure of its Toran Hotels and Resorts

Gujarat to come out with a home stay policy for tourists ... Read more

» Per person foreign tourist spending in India is around 2,700 dollars

In comparison to India, per-person expenditure in Europe is recorded at 1,200 dollars ... Read more

» Open Air tunnel in Jaipur connecting Amber Palace to Jaigarh fort inaugurated

The open air tunnel (Madho Singh Than to Ganesh Pol), believed to be of 18th century, and inaugurated is a 325-metre long traditional cobbled pathway ... Read more

» Nashik Agents demands for tourist-friendly autos

The members of the Travel Agents Association of Nashik (TAAN) are planning to make the autorickshaw driver a guide for the tourists ... Read more

» E-ticketing on trial at Qutab Minar to avoid long queus for tourist

The system is also proposed to take care of better accounting of revenue collected, store data on visitors and minimise the possibility of malpractices in the current manual system ... Read more

» Opening of Lolab valley in Kupwara district adds one more tourist destination in JnK

Eco-tourism activities including home-stays, fishing, and trekking in the area would be done to make Lolab valley an attractive tourist destination ... Read more

» Tourist from Buddhist Countries to get Visa on Arrival in India

The government is also planning to develop Jain and Sufi tourist circuits in several parts of the country ... Read more

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