Government / Ministry News

» Home-stays to be promoted in Assam to boost tourism

Tourism Department was also mulling to facilitate hassle-free bank loans to the prospective home-stay providers ... Read more

» Tourism stakeholders of the city of palaces join hands to form Mysore Tourism Forum

Brings burning issues with12 demands of the tourism industry to the notice of tourism minister including the need to waive off entry tax for tourists of other States ... Read more

» Goa Tourism Ministry appeals to Goans and all stakeholders to ensure cleanliness 

The tourism dept has issued a tender of Rs 48 lakh for changing rooms and toilets near Calangute Residency; To float a global tender for appointing a consultant to draw up a tourism master plan for Goa ... Read more

» Sarnath still found lacking in basic infrastructure facilities

Faces a paucity of public toilets and affordable guests houses; City may not be fully prepared for the soon to be hosted International Buddhist Conclave ... Read more

» Govt may propose fixed amount as eco tax for resorts in Tiger sanctuaries

The category will be determined on the basis of the area resorts occupy and the revenue they earn; The govt has to submit the new norms to the SC before the next hearing on 27 September ... Read more

» Around 500 foreign delegates and 1500 domestic delegates  to participate in KTM

Delegates from 48 countries including UK, Germany, France, Malaysia etc are participating in the Kerala Travel Mart  ... Read more

» Taj Group plans for five-star hotel in Patna

Tatas also likely to get favourable settlement in Taj Mansingh negotiations ... Read more

» Kerala Seaplane project to get priority

Sets aside Rs 12 crore for developing landing and staging spots, as well as other required infrastructure in 22 tourist destinations ... Read more

» West Bengal plans to launch a special train to cover Buddhist sites

The Buddha Trail had been conceptualised to be spread over the four states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim ... Read more

» MPSTDC to celebrate World Tourism Day with tonga race, kayaking in Bhopal

The corporation will also introduce banana boat ride for the first time for the people of Bhopal ... Read more

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