Government / Ministry News

» Religious tourism circuits to get a boost

While identifying and developing the circuits, efforts would be made to plug infrastructure gaps and provide necessary amenities to tourists ... Read more

» Maharashtra to promote Konkan as tourism hub

Maharashtra has a 700km long coastline most of which runs through the Konkan region ... Read more

» Airport security allows Paperless entry into Indian airports

Air passengers no longer need to show a printout of the ticket to enter the airport as now an image of the ticket on phone, tablet or laptop is allowed as proof by BCAS ... Read more

» Ecotourism key to eradicating poverty and protecting environment: UN

UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution highlighting its “positive impact on income generation, job creation and education, and thus on the fight against poverty and hunger”. ... Read more

» Tourist circuit linking Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha planned

Joint project to develop a tourism circuit from Araku to Jagdalpur via Koraput ... Read more

» India to simplify tourist visa process with Vietnam

Both the countries to Strengthen Tourism and Cultural Ties ... Read more

» Gujarat keen to emerge as medical tourist destination

Gujarat Tourism Department will also organise kite festivals in Delhi and Mumbai on January 7 to promote the state ... Read more

» India bans journalistic activities on tourist visa

Order issued after it was found that foreigners coming on tourist visa are involved in coverage of events and other journalistic activities ... Read more

» Tamil Nadu Govt allocates Rs 27 crore to boost tourism in state

To provide basic amenities at places of worship & to beautify bird sanctuaries, setting up of boat houses, among others, across the state ... Read more

» Medical Tourism in Kerala hit due to stricter Visa norms for Maldivian nationals

The Indian High Commission in Male has issued a fresh direction on Dec. 11 stating that visa-free travel facilities to India for Maldivian citizens would be valid only for tourism purposes ... Read more

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