Government / Ministry News

» Foreign Tourist Arrivals increase by 11% in October

Foreign Exchange Earnings register a growht of 34.5% corresponding to last october ... Read more

» Foreign tourist inflow drops in Kochi

The downward trend in the revenue generated from the high spending foreign tourists will adversely hit the sector ... Read more

» Kolli hills to become eco-tourism destination

Botanical and herbal parks and places of religious worship, among others, will be developed as a part of the eco-tourism destination ... Read more

» Kingfisher cancels 12 flights due to crew shortage, fuel problems

15-crore cheque to AAI bounces, reports of plans to  cancel 31 flights daily till November 19 ... Read more

» Himachal lacks luxury bus service

Tourists travelling between hill resorts are forced to travel by ordinary or semi-deluxe buses that stop at domestic bus stops and take long time to cover small distances, private taxis are an expensive option ... Read more

» CBI to file FIR against Airbus-Indian Airlines deal

The deal had come under the CAG scanner because according to a clause Airbus had committed to invest USD 175 million towards opening of MRO units in India, which was later diluted ... Read more

» Air fares go up this holiday season

The steep airfares can become a spoilsport for many who are planning a vacation during Christmas and New Year this year ... Read more

» Conservationists slam moves to ban India tiger tourism

Conservationists argue that tiger poaching is more prevalent in areas of low tourism because poachers feel they have less chance of being spotted and caught ... Read more

» Five major ports to be developed for Cruise Tourism

Govt. takes a decision to enhance the infrastructure facilities in ports at Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Kochi and Chennai to ensure better quality services there ... Read more

» Stranded Everest tourists hike their way out

With continuing bad weather hampering their rescue, up to 400 of the thousands of stranded trekkers are heading to Jiri, a four-day walk away, to pick up buses back to Kathmandu ... Read more

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