Government / Ministry News

» Minister calls for Synergy in Culture, Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Trade and Industry

Each of these sectors is closely linked to the other and overall development in the country will take place only if we work together in synergy ... Read more

» Kerala is being projected as a destination for at least eight types of tourism

A report by Parliament’s standing committee on tourism has listed cruises, wellness, medicine, wildlife, tea, spice route, heritage and film shooting as areas for developing tourism in Kerala ... Read more

» Govt to set up Institute of Hotel Management at Jagdishpur in UP

Annual intake capacity of the Institute would be 120 students (total 360 in 3 years) for BSc degree programme in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and 160 in Diploma/Certificate courses ... Read more

» Union Tourism Ministry advices all state governments to deploy Tourist Police

Though prevention of crime, including crime against tourists, is the primary responsibility of state governments, the Ministry is concerned over the negative impact of crime on tourism ... Read more

» Visa-on-Arrival facility is a boost for Kerala Tourism says Chief Minister

Kerala recorded 7,89,698 foreign tourist arrivals in 2012 the foreign exchange earnings tourched Rs 4,548 crores ... Read more

» Maharashtra records highest number of foreign tourists inflow

The Foreign Exchange Earnings for tourism across India is estimated as Rs.50,448 crores in the period January to June, 2013 ... Read more

» 72 foreign airlines operate 1,655 passenger flights per week in India

They are currently operating to and from 25 airports in India ... Read more

» Chiranjeevi expresses concern over the Issue of Safety of Foreign Women Tourists

Tourism Minister coordinating with the concerned Union Ministries – firstly, to raise awareness about the need for more sensitive behavior towards women and secondly, to provide greater security ... Read more

» Centre has lead role in tourism development: Bhujbal

Better road connectivity, world class airports, better enforcement of law and order will also go a long way in making India an attractive tourist location says the Maharashtra Tourism Minister ... Read more

» ONGC to maintain cleanliness at Taj Mahal under Clean India Campaign

Plans to adopt five more monuments across India for upkeep ... Read more

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