Government / Ministry News

» 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

» 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

» GITB-12 to have 250 Foreign Buyers and 211 Indian Sellers

Over 7000 B2B meetings are expected to materialized between Buyers and Sellers, 5590 B2B meetings have been fixed as on date at Great Indian Travel Bazaar ... Read more

» MOT identifiee 53 Mega Destinations and Circuits for development

For each identified mega destination and circuit, the Ministry of Tourism contribution as central financial assistance is capped at Rs.25.00 crore and Rs.50.00 crore respectively ... Read more

» IATA asks Kingfisher for Rs 50 crore to get suspension revoked

Working with Kingfisher Airlines to revoke suspension, says Tony Tyler, IATA chief ... Read more

» India Aviation 2012: Industry Captains Outline the Roadmap for Civil Aviation

India is Likely to Emerge as Third Largest Aviation Market by 2029; Indian Navigation System Master Plan in the Offing Says Ajit Singh; A Full-Fledged Aviation University to be set up ... Read more

» International sectors to be opened for domestic private airlines: MoCA

About 500 to 600 new international flights will be opened up to private carriers, with new destinations such as Uzbekistan, Egypt, Ethiopia and Vietnam ... Read more

» Eco-tourism in Maharashtra set to receive 5 crore boost

2 crore released for Kalsubai Harishchandragad Sanctuary & Chikhaldara & Somthana in Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR), 1.39 crore released for Jayakwadi, Sahyadri, Bhimashankar & SNGP in Borivali ... Read more

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