Government / Ministry News

» MoT to allow multiple entry, 100 days stay for tourists arriving on e-tourist visa

Ministry to liberalise the e-tourist visa rules permitting multiple entry from single entry allowed now and also extending the period of stay to 100 days from 30 days provided at present ... Read more

» India records 11.8% growth in FTA in August 2016 over the same period in 2015

Rs. 12,903 crore foreign exchange earned through Tourism in August 2016 ... Read more

» Airlines ask government to cap GST rate at 15%

also urge government to retain existing tax exemptions to avoid fare hikes ... Read more

» KTDC plans to open budget hotels in metro cities & religious places

The new hotels will be modelled on the corporation's hospitality venture in Chennai - Rain Drops - which has deluxe rooms, conference hall and a multi-cuisine restaurant ... Read more

» Incredible India Tourism Investment Summit being organized by Tourism Ministry

IITIS is a platform for domestic and international investors to meet project owners from across Indian states and the private sector ... Read more

» Haryana govt declares tourism as industry

All tourism projects or activities mentioned in activities relating to amusement or recreation or theme parks, adventure tourism projects, heritage hotels would be classified as land use under industry ... Read more

» Uttarakhand Govt to turn 12 tourist hotspots into noise-free zones

Destinations like Chopta, Berinag, Binsar and Ranikhet and Dhanaulti could make it to the list ... Read more

» BRICS Convention on Tourism held in Khajuraho

Heads of the delegation of China and Russia emphasized greater cooperation among the member countries for the mutual benefit for the growth of tourism ... Read more

» The MoCA prohibits the use of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 mobile on board an aircraft

The Ministry has advised airlines and travelling public not to turn on or charge the said mobile during flights ... Read more

» India is WTM London 2016’s Premier Partner

The key to India’s strategy is also to focus on a variety of products including heritage, cultural, rural, wellness, medical, adventure, and golf ... Read more

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