Government / Ministry News

» Goa may lose Polish & Russian tourists due to stringent visa rules

Prefer Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries as destinations to spend their vacations when icy winter hits Moscow & Eastern Europe ... Read more

» China unleashes tourism in latest invasion of Tibet

Tibetan activists have warned that tourism and migration by Han Chinese could swamp Tibet's distinctive culture, with Tibetan people not receiving their fair share of new jobs and income.  ... Read more

» New UK visa to woo Indian entrepreneurs

These Entrepreneur Visas will mean that if you have a great business idea, and you receive serious investment from a leading investor, you are welcome to set up your business in UK ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry puts bilateral co-operation in top gear

Between August and October, Kumari Selja, Union Minister of Tourism has met three ministerial delegations, from Cyprus, Sri Lanka and Mexico ... Read more

» MP announces new tourism policy, giving friendly tax concessions to the tourism industry

Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) will act as a single window for implementing the provisions of the policy. ... Read more

» Assam tops in domestic tourist arrivals among Northeastern states from 2007-2009

Sikkim was the favourite among the eight states for foreign visitors ... Read more

» Union Cabinet approves renaming Rajasansi International Airport at Amritsar as Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

Guru Ram Dass Jee was the fourth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhs and was the founder of the city of Amritsar.  ... Read more

» Hotels in Goa to click tourists' photos as security measure

The advisory also insists that hotels should not entertain ‘walk-in guests’ (without reference or pre-bookings) and allow visitors for hotel guests no further than the reception. ... Read more

» Gujarat Govt. to develop 16 eco friendly beaches

On each beach, a two kilometre stretch will be developed by the Corporation for promenade, walk ways, cycle track, food court and other facilities ... Read more

» AAI presents dividend cheque of Rs 142.5 crore to government

During the last fiscal, AAI earned revenue of Rs 4,615 crore against Rs 4,186 crore in 2008-09.  ... Read more

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