Domestic News

» Foreign airlines could face tough entry barriers in India

New airline licences, which will heighten competition in the domestic market, are unlikely to be handed out easily: aviation minister Ajit Singh ... Read more

» MakeMyTrip to shift its focus from air ticketing to hotel and package tour

Seeks to ramp up revenue share of package tours to 50% from 30% currently as it sees tougher times in revenue from airline bookings ... Read more

» Jharkhand pins its hope on new Union Tourism Minister

With many proposals in final stages, State tourism minister Bimla Pradhan is expecting a go-ahead from the Union minister before they can see the light of the day ... Read more

» Domestic Airlines offers promotional airfares to boost business

The number of domestic passengers dropped to 45.55 lakh in October from over 54 lakh during October 2011 ... Read more

» Manipur Tourism Forum organizes a Seven-day Tourist Guide Training Programme

The condensed module included Tourism Overview of Manipur, Guiding concept, historical sites, geography, topography, vegetation, museum, art galleries, tourist circuits of the state ... Read more

» Foreign tourists enjoy horse dance at Pushkar Fair

The fair, which kicked off on November 02, is known worldwide to present a brilliant combination of camel rides, various sporting events, Indian handicrafts, and mouth-savouring food ... Read more

» Tax exemption on leave travel allowance is allowed twice in four years

The Income-Tax Department allows to claim exemption from tax on leave travel allowance only twice in a block of four calendar years ... Read more

» Goa tourism supports anti-smoking movie

Upcoming film, Cigarette Ki Tarah (CKT), which promotes anti-smoking, will also hold a charitable concert in Goa to raise funds for rehab centres to help people quit smoking ... Read more

» Amusement park called Sea World to be launched in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra

The cost of the project will be around Rs 800-900 crore; The Project is to be built on a 1,400 sq meter area, which will be completed in four years ... Read more

» Jet airways may get to join Star Alliance along with Air India

The government earlier wanted the Star Alliance, comprising 27 airlines across the globe, to decide positively on Air India’s membership first ... Read more

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