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