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» Railways identify seven routes for running Bullet trains at 300 KM per hour speed

Railways sign MOU with China for mutual cooperation in rail sector & technology in developing high-speed rail corridors ... Read more

» MakeMyTrip to shift its focus from air ticketing to hotel and package tour

Seeks to ramp up revenue share of package tours to 50% from 30% currently as it sees tougher times in revenue from airline bookings ... Read more

» MTDC empanels 10 agencies for advertising

Eager to push its promotional strategy and digital media across traditional and new age multi-platform delivery platforms such as the Internet, smart phones and social media ... Read more

» ATTOI to conduct first major international conference on travel technology in June 2013

The conference which will be held at Trivandrum, will discuss the use of resources available online to drive business, get inputs in adapting to changing technology as also acquiring skills ... Read more

» Priceline to buy travel metasearch site Kayak for USD1.8 billion

Kayak allows users to compare hundreds of travel sites when looking for flights, hotels and rental cars ... Read more

» List of Geological Formations for the Indian explorers revealed

An adventure holiday or even a detour from a business trip could lead pax to unravel some of these mysterious and unusual attractions ... Read more

» Hotel Travel Group acquired by MakeMyTrip for USD 25 Million

Of the total $25 million, $15 million was paid partly in cash and partly in the form of MakeMyTrip shares on November 6;The acquisition will help MMT to build a stronger presence in the South-East Asia region ... Read more

» IRCTC moves into catering services for corporates

Plans to open 5 automated kitchens in Amethi, Ambala, Nasik, Kerala and West Bengal in the next two years to offer catering services to corporates; Plans to focus on Moblie for flight booking services ... Read more

» Ticketing agents could become obsolete by 2016

Airlines testing out a new system which will integrate ticket with bag-check and meals; Agents need to focus on tours, land packages and things where they can actually make a living and charge a commission ... Read more

» Karnataka to launch 24by7 telephone helpline for tourists

Also to develop smartphone interactive applications that would provide information on various tourist destinations, including beaches, pilgrim centres, waterfalls, art and culture, besides cuisines ... Read more

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