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» MP Ecotourism Development Board move to open up the forest resthouses faces criticism

Foresters assert that this initiative would be detrimental to ecology, biodiversity and the long-term objective of forest protection and wildlife conservation ... Read more

» Debris of tourism ruining pristine Ladakh

The draw of tourists that has kept the enchanting hill region going is also proving to be its nemesis due to the litter left behind ... Read more

» Dream Hotel chain plans to expand in India

A new project in Goa set to open in 2013, also looking at Jaipur, Mumbai and New Delhi to set up the Dream Hotel ... Read more

» 31 thousand tourists visit Mt Abu on Oct 29

At least 3,620 four-wheelers had entered Mount Abu on Sunday till 3 pm forcing many tourists to shell out more for parking and hotel accommodation ... Read more

» Tourism chiefs, government officials hold Qantas crisis talks

GOVERNMENT officials and tourism representatives are locked in crisis talks over the Qantas grounding after a national incident plan for the beleaguered tourism industry was triggered last night ... Read more

» Kolkata to add over 2,500 star hotel rooms in next 2 years

Taj Gateway the first to open its door in early 2012 will be followed by Westin, Courtyard by Marriot, The Lalit (Great Eastern), Novotel, ITC Luxury Collection, two Sarovar hotels and JW Marriot ... Read more

» Tourists ignore India travel advisory, MICE could be affected

Corporate travellers would do a rethink before planning their journey because companies often took such advisories seriously ... Read more

» Maldives unveils new tourism slogan and logo

The slogan, “Maldives – Always Natural” replaces the 11-year old ‘Sunny Side of Life’  ... Read more

» IRCTC to set up budget hotels at Chandigarh, Palanpur, Bhubaneswar, Katra and Khajuraho

While land will be provided by the state governments on lease basis, IRCTC will construct, operate and manage the hotels ... Read more

» Qantas strike to hit Australia tourism

 Industry already battling to overcome damage caused by devastating floods, global financial uncertainty and a soaring Australian dollar ... Read more

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