The tourism industry is also increasingly being recognised as a strategy for poverty alleviation ... Read more

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) provided with a budgetary support of Rs 74.7 crore, including Rs 22 crore for construction of a new airport in the hilly region of Pakyong in Sikkim ... Read more

To set up eco-friendly rural tourism clusters in coastal villages of Ramnagar I block surrounding Digha under the PPP model ... Read more

The CAA would be financially independent and, to a large extent, help address the issues raised about India’s safety oversight mechanism by the FAA ... Read more

The government also plans allow code sharing agreements between scheduled airlines and non-scheduled operators (charter planes, helicopters, etc) ... Read more

The Himalayan campaign is an effort by the MOT to attract international visitors to India during the off season ... Read more

To get visa, tourists would need to apply in the designated website along the required fees & they would be granted an electronic version of the visa within three days ... Read more

Balmer Lawrie Tours & Travels, one of the largest travel and tour agents and the oldest IATA accredited agency in India, will strengthen its foothold in tours segment by taking over Vacations Exotica ... Read more

To feature Dance Festival, Buddhist Exhibition & Mahotsava, Food Festival, Mehendi Art and Yoga as well as a Film Festival ... Read more

The projects include beautification and improvement of amenities for tourist on the bank of the Oussudu lake and illumination of buildings having heritage and historical importance ... Read more