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» JnK Tourism to set up quick response mechanism for tourists

Govt also committed to improve religious tourism: Dy CM ... Read more

» Service Tax hiked by 2% - Hotel accommodation, eating out to become expensive

Taxes now accounting for over 30% of the bill at restaurants because of the hike in service tax from 10% to 12% ... Read more

» Budget 2012: Travel and tourism sector ignored again: TAAI

Industry disappointed for not being granted the industry status ... Read more

» New rules at Chilika lake to monitor dolphin tourism

Chilika Development Authority (CDA) is planningto create no-go zones, where thick population of the marine mammals inhabit ... Read more

» Tourism Budget gets mere nine per cent hike

The bulk of the allocation announced in the budget has been earmarked for the 'Incredible India' campaign which aims to attract more tourists to the country ... Read more

» Union budget 2012-13 allows airlines to access foreign funds

Domestic airlines could borrow up to $1 billion in external loans for a period of one year; FM proposed an increase in duty-free allowance for Indians travelling abroad from Rs.25,000 to Rs.35,000 ... Read more

» Wadhawan to set up 9 hotels across India in next five years

The first of its two hotels, in Mysore and Pune, will be up and running in the next two quarters ... Read more

» Bihar Tourism organizes ‘Discover Bihar’ Roadshow in Mumbai 16th, 17th March

'Discover Bihar’ Roadshow & Culture, Heritage & Tourism Festival at Champagne II, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach ... Read more

» Tourism an Export Growth Engine and Employment Generator: Economic Survey 2011-12

States need to do their bit to promote tourism; Airlines need to review fare structure; Foreign airlines' investments in domestic carriers finds favour ... Read more

» FHRAI urges Govt. to cut multiple taxes to lure foreign tourists

Unlike in India, hotels in other soth Asian countries have to pay a single tax, ranging from 5% to 7%, while in Hong Kong, the amount is nil says the hotels association ... Read more

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