Government / Ministry News
Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi leaves for Berlin to attand ITB which is being held from 6th march to 11th March ... Read more
Plans to increase India’s share of International Tourist arrivals to at least 1% by end of 12th Plan ... Read more
Seeks TVOA for Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Brazil, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Thailand, Malaysia and Brunei ... Read more
There is also a need to address issues like high luxury taxes on hotels by states and ensure greater cleanliness and safety for tourists ... Read more
Construction of budget hotels, wayside amenities, tourist reception centers, refurbishment of monuments, special tourism projects, adventure and sports facilities etc ... Read more
Also to set up executive lounges at seven more stations which include Bilaspur, Vishakhapatnam, Patna, Nagpur, Agra, Jaipur and Bangalore ... Read more
The new weekly train will, however, be different as it will have fewer halts, which could mean higher speeds and better facilities ... Read more
Feels that taxation part has made India very cost prohibitive even though Tourism Sector is estimated to contribute more than 6% to the GDP and more than 9% to the employment ... Read more
Telecom, tourism and railways have been the best performers in services sector in India ... Read more
Both sides also explored the possibilities of promoting joint venture investment in the field of hotel industry and tourism infrastructural sector ... Read more