Inbound News

» Maharashtra to boost eco-tourism in buffer areas of woodlands

The state government hopes to generate an annual income of Rs 10000 crore by enhancing inflow of international tourists near Tadoba and Pench in the Vidarbha region ... Read more

» Centre to promote Chhattisgarh as tourist hotspot

Centering its theme on “defeat terrorism with tourism”, the tourism and culture ministry want state govt. to promote tourist attractions in affected districts like Chitrakoot, Tirathgarh and Kutumsar caves ... Read more

» Foreign Tourists in Agra can dial 100 and summon a cop

Will be provided full assistance in lodging a complaint besides cops helping them contact their families in case they lost their luggage or cash ... Read more

» Tourism growth in N-E States hampered due to Restricted entry

Obstacles like Restricted Area Permit (RAP) in some areas and Inner Line Permit (ILP) in some states in the North East have proved to be hurdles in promoting tourism ... Read more

» Tourism, Hospitality industry likely to benefit in 2015 due to steps taken by government

Government measures like extension of tourist visa on arrival (VoA), electronic travel authorisation (ETA), lifting restrictions on gaps for re-entry are all likely to trigger an uptake in 2015 ... Read more

» Government to use Spiritual Tourism to attract visitors

The government has drawn up plans to develop holy places and heritage monuments in different parts of the country to woo tourists ... Read more

» Tamil Nadu has set a target of Rs. 1.5 crore foreign tourists to visit the state by 2023

Has earmarked Rs. 10,300 Crore For Tourism Development of infrastructure at major tourist spots in the State ... Read more

» Kerala Tourism extends ETA enabled VoA facility to 43 countries

Kerala is the only state to have two airports where the service has been introduced ... Read more

» Malindo Air to operate Direct flight from Vizag to Kuala Lumpur from Feb. 15

Visakhapatnam may also soon be connected to Bangkok and Port Blair by Air India ... Read more

» Tourism ministry to launch helpline, welcome card for tourists

The bi-lingual helpline number 1800-111-363 will be made operational as part of Good Governance Day celebrations, Ministry will also launch e-ticketing for the Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb ... Read more

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