Government / Ministry News

» Aviation ministry recommends security checks, FIPB nod for 49% FDI in Indian carriers

The prerogative of granting routes and slots to foreign airline partners will rest with the aviation ministry and it is not proposing any country-specific ban on interested airlines ... Read more

» National Tourism Awards organised by MoT to be held on February 29, 2012

President Pratibha Patil has consented to be the Chief Guest for this ceremony ... Read more

» ASSOCHAM lays its  recommendations for hotel industry for Budget 2012

Makes its suggestions regarding PAN for payments in Hotels/Restaurants & regarding Depreciation and Additional Depreciation provided for the hotels ... Read more

» Airlines may get international flying rights soon

While the rights will help Indian carriers compete with international ones, the move appears to be hurried say an analyst ... Read more

» Jet Airways supports FDI by foreign airlines in Indian carriers

Naresh Goyal, however, said his company does not require any foreign direct investment (FDI) ... Read more

» Rs. 25,000 crore needed in 12th five year plan for tourism development: Hoteliers

Hotel industry felt that there is a need for 1,80,000 rooms more to accommodate around 12 million tourists; would need a minimum of Rs. 72,000 crore as investments ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry signs MoU with I&B Ministry to Promote India as Filming Destination

Aims to create and build upon a Film Tourism vertical of Incredible India Campaign by promoting Cinemas of India as a sub-brand of Incredible Indi ... Read more

» Domestic Tourism Marketing needs to be fine tuned

Some States have begun pitching their holiday charms, but much needs to be done in terms of highlighting the right attractions ... Read more

» Tourist hub of Paharganj in Delhi gets security blanket

Area given an additional layer of security Monday night after the bomb attack on an Israel Embassy car ... Read more

» Tourist facilities to be ready in six months at Pulicat in TN

The government had released around Rs.2 crore for various works, including construction of parking lot, tourist information centre and installation of solar lighting and signages at Pulicat ... Read more

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