Government / Ministry News

» Kochi Administration to crackdown on illegal homestays soon

The security will be strengthened in and around Fort Kochi and Mattanchery areas to ensure safe stay for the tourists ... Read more

» Jharkhand Tourism dept starts sightseeing bus service around Ranchi for tourists

The tourists will leave for various destinations according to their choice in morning and return the same evening ... Read more

» Airlines may hike fares by 20 to 25 percent in Dec

Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Go Air — posted a combined loss of Rs 2,500 crore in the July-September quarter and are reportedly planning to pass on the burden to passengers ... Read more

» Nepal Government vows to help tourism sector

Hails the contribution of NTB over the last thirteen years in promoting and developing tourism sector of of the country ... Read more

» Non-AC rail travel to be kept out of service tax net

Services, which are provided by the government as well as the private sector, would attract 10 percent tax ... Read more

» Integrated tourism circuits to be developed in PPP mode

A national level consultant to identify four tourism circuits in each state, excluding the North Eastern states and 2 in each union territory ... Read more

» Aviation fuel price is 50 percent higher in India

Ad valorem taxes of 20-29 per cent are making domestic airlines shell out nearly 52 per cent more for the fuel compared to the average global price ... Read more

» Balmer Lawrie, IATA, Trade Wings join hands to empower women

Balmer Lawrie has decided to impart three month training in travel and tourism to 100 girls from economically weaker sections across India to improve employability of the girl students ... Read more

» Kingfisher nears deal to save the airline

Oneworld stands by Kingfisher Airlines ... Read more

» DGCA warns airlines on mounting airfares after Kingfisher cancellations

Crisis-hit Kingfisher has cancelled over 200 flights since last week ... Read more

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