Government / Ministry News

» FHRAI to train and absorb 65,000 people in hospitality sector

At present, there are about 5.3 crore people employed in the hotel industry accounting for 9.24 percent of total employment in the country ... Read more

» India is seeing a boom in Wellness Tourism: Sultan Ahmed

The percentage of Foreign Tourist Arrivals to India for Medical Tourism increased from 2.2% in 2009 to 2.7% in 2010 ... Read more

» Inter-ministerial panel chalks out strategy to boost tourism in India

Rationalisation of visa regime within two weeks; Also to impart training to immigration staff; Introduce computerised ticketing in the 116 monuments and audio-visual guides in 36 monuments ... Read more

» Praful Patel and his aide sunk Air India: Former Indian Airlines chief

Alleges disallowing IA to fly on viable routes to make way for other operators and, even "changing the seating configuration" to favour a particular aircraft manufacturer ... Read more

» Chances of operation of Singapore flight from Visakhapatnam airport weak

Contrary to the assurance given by the government that the watch hours could be extended at “short notice” once the airlines give a written consent, no decision has been taken even after two months  ... Read more

» Corporate Affairs Ministery orders inspection of Kingfisher account books

Complaints from stakeholders alleging violation of company law like provisions on debt-equity ratio ... Read more

» Spices Board launches project Flavourit to lure International tourists with desi tadka

Flavourit will be meant for the tourists looking for authentic Indian spices as finding good quality spices is a problem that is being faced by an average tourist visiting India ... Read more

» Le Meridien Kochi bags best 5 star deluxe hotel award from Kerala Tourism for 2010-11

This year the hotel was also recognised at the National Tourism Awards for the Best Hotel based Five Star Convention Hotel ... Read more

» Rajasthan tourism minister Bina Kak writes to Sonia Gandhi to save Tiger Tourism

Letter says it is essential for the preservation of forests and wildlife and also generated income for a large number of people living around national parks and sanctuaries directly and indirectly ... Read more

» Jet fuel price increase by 3.2 percent

Third straight hike since July, adding to the cost burden of cash-strapped airlines ... Read more

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