Domestic News

» Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race to be conducted at Punnamada Lake, Alleppey on 11th Aug 2012

The 100–120 foot long canoes made of a wood locally called "Aanjili thadi" carrying 90- 110 rowers which moves like a snake through the channels (hence the name), is an eye catching sight for any tourist ... Read more

» OTOAI organises meet with tour operators of Maharashtra state

The meeting exclusively focused on the application of cutting- edge technologies to cover the needs of tourism agencies  ... Read more

» White Rann facing problems of litter by tourists

German tourist Amalie Frank and her daughter Sweety were shocked to find the plastic material littered all over the white Rann & themselves removed the plastic and other materials from the spot ... Read more

» Cabinet Committee approves restructuring plan, Dreamliners for Air India

The CCEA approved the turnaround plan (TAP) and the airline's financial restructuring plan (FRP), which includes additional equity infusion by the government ... Read more

» Centre for Railway Emergency launched at Chennai

The first-of-its-kind centre will assist those approaching the railway station for information and updates during railway emergencies, including train accidents and large scale disruption of train services ... Read more

» Uttar Pradesh to promote Eco-tourism in the state

The government has also given its final nod to start work on a Lion Safari at Fisher Forest area in the CM's hometown of Etawah ... Read more

» Travel agents start getting refund for unflown tickets of Kingfisher

IATA has asked the member agents to put in all refund claims by May 3 ... Read more

» Chennai emerging as prime destination for hotel investors

The metro currently has 29 hotels with an inventory of 4,656 rooms, Upcoming inventory of 3,620 rooms spread across 17 hotels within three years: Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) ‘Hotel Intelligence Report’ ... Read more

» Maoists fear hits tourism in Jharkhand

The recent incidents of violence have deterred tourists from visiting the state, particularly due to fear of shutdowns ... Read more

» Govt may allow 49 percent FDI by foreign airlines this week

Move could pave the way for joint ventures - like Tata-Singapore Airlines that was ironically nixed years ago by disallowing FDI by foreign airlines ... Read more

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