Government / Ministry News

» Foreign Tourists in Agra can dial 100 and summon a cop

Will be provided full assistance in lodging a complaint besides cops helping them contact their families in case they lost their luggage or cash ... Read more

» Tourism growth in N-E States hampered due to Restricted entry

Obstacles like Restricted Area Permit (RAP) in some areas and Inner Line Permit (ILP) in some states in the North East have proved to be hurdles in promoting tourism ... Read more

» Tourism, Hospitality industry likely to benefit in 2015 due to steps taken by government

Government measures like extension of tourist visa on arrival (VoA), electronic travel authorisation (ETA), lifting restrictions on gaps for re-entry are all likely to trigger an uptake in 2015 ... Read more

» Government to use Spiritual Tourism to attract visitors

The government has drawn up plans to develop holy places and heritage monuments in different parts of the country to woo tourists ... Read more

» Karnataka to develop infrastructure to boost tourism

The state has potential to attract a whopping Rs.73,000 crore worth investments in tourist infrastructure development over the next 10 years ... Read more

» Tamil Nadu has set a target of Rs. 1.5 crore foreign tourists to visit the state by 2023

Has earmarked Rs. 10,300 Crore For Tourism Development of infrastructure at major tourist spots in the State ... Read more

» Government considering capping economy air fares at Rs 20,000

Domestic airlines to oppose price cap move, want cost relief first ... Read more

» Kerala homestays face a bleak tourism season

 Faces drop in business during October-November at 30 per cent compared to the same period previous year ... Read more

» Odisha govt to formulate master plan for development of eco tourism

The eco-tourists destinations like Bramhapura, Satapada, Balikhand, Ansupa, Saptasaya, Mangalajodi and Rajhans have also been taken up for development ... Read more

» Tourism ministry to launch helpline, welcome card for tourists

The bi-lingual helpline number 1800-111-363 will be made operational as part of Good Governance Day celebrations, Ministry will also launch e-ticketing for the Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb ... Read more

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