Government / Ministry News

» Goa govt. to crackdown on illegal foreign tourist guides and tour operators

Tourism dept. acting on complaints that foreigners have been running business ventures as well as operating as tour guides while on tourist visas ... Read more

» Tax exemption on LTA only for domestic travel

If an air ticket comprises Indian and overseas components, no exemption will be provided either on the entire cost or on partial Indian travel ... Read more

» Eco and adventure Tourism project at Bhandardara put on hold due to lack of funds

The budget allotted for the purpose was Rs 63 lakh and was expected to be sanctioned for implementation with MTDC's asistance in the current financial year ... Read more

» Air India to restart flying Dreamliners from today

AI will get eight more B-787s by this December on which new flights will be launched ... Read more

» Tourist bus operators end Goa stir after intervention by CM

The truckers are continuing the protest against the entry tax of up to Rs 1,000 per vehicle per trip ... Read more

» Peace imperative for growth of tourism in Kashmir: Omar

While 13 lakh visitors visited Kashmir Valley, 103 lakh pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi, more than 6.21 lakh pilgrims visited the Amarnath Cave shrine and Ladakh got 1.79 lakh visitors last year ... Read more

» Tourism sector discussed during G-20 summit: Chiranjeevi

Various issues like where more employment opportunities were available in the country were discussed at the meet ... Read more

» Government to Promote Development of Aviation Hubs in India

MoCA to form Inter-Ministerial Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Civil Aviation for the purpose ... Read more

» Tamilnadu Temples to get govt certified tourist guides

More than 2,000 tanks located in 1,586 temples across the state will be renovated by HR&CE ... Read more

» Indian Hotels Company seeks RBI approval to hive off international operations

IHCL plans to bring all its overseas hotel assets under this step-down holding company, and subsequently raise money by selling up to a 49% stake to foreign investors ... Read more

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