Domestic News

» Air India to start daily direct flight between Delhi & Aurangabad from next month

Also plans to re-start Udaipur – Aurangabad flight from next tourist season ... Read more

» Increased airfare and hotel rates worldwide expected: American Express Business Travel 2011 Forecast

Increases are expected between three per cent and nine per cent for airfare and hotel rates in key markets around the world. ... Read more

» Kanha and Bandhavgarh added by Camps of India

Also planning to add a luxury beach camp in Diu called Diu Beach Camp and Spa in 2011. ... Read more

» Just one card for travel by bus, metro and train

The multipurpose card, which can be used in both state and private-run transport operators, will be extended to autos and taxis and also help pay toll taxes on national highways, utility and retail bills and parking fees.  ... Read more

» Air Passengers can now switch on their mobiles as plane taxis after Landing

Flyers can now switch on their mobile phones the moment their aircraft lands at any Indian airport and exits the active runway. ... Read more

» TOFT Awards highlight the best in EcoTourism, but also call for better policies and regulation of Tourism in India

Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT) is a global travel industry campaign which aims to advocate, catalyse and support a more responsible and sustainable approach to wildlife tourism both inside and outside India's nature reserves. ... Read more

» Foreign no-frill airlines fly into tier-II towns

Unfortunately, while the Indian skies have opened for foreign carriers, the reverse has not happened. The government does not allow domestic airlines to fly abroad till they complete five years of domestic operations. ... Read more

» Domestic airlines oppose proposed UDF hike by Hyderabad Airport

Domestic airlines have opposed a proposal by GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHAIL) to hike User Development Fee (UDF) charged from passengers, saying that the move may lead to drop in passenger traffic. ... Read more

» MOT floats tender for office transport fleet

The Ministry of Tourism has invited quotations from reputed tour and travel companies for hiring branded cars in good condition for departments use in Delhi and NCR region. ... Read more

» ITM 2010 to start in Goa from October 14

The four-day event will be jointly promoted by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the state department of tourism, India Tourism, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) and the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). ... Read more

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