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» Tourism website launched for Bihar 

The state government was considering to develop ‘Bapu Circuit’ - places in Bihar visited by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom movement — to attract tourists from across the country and abroad ... Read more

» 85% travelers turn to internet for last-minute booking

According to a survey, across eight countries travelers prefer to book a last-minute hotel on the internet or via a smartphone app, the remaining 15% opt for traditional methods. ... Read more

» IRCTC plans to launch chartered rail tours from Northeast

The first tour, a Durga Puja special, will start from Guwahati on October 19; \'Spiritual Odisha\' tour, \'Royal Rajasthan\' and a tour of \'Delhi-Agra-Jaipur Golden Triangle\' ... Read more

» IRCTC to launch a Rolling Deposit Scheme (RDS) for its online booking

The system would enable hassle-free and secured transactions, besides saving time by eliminating the payment approval sequence ... Read more

» Expedia, Starwood, Marriott named in Price-Fixing Lawsuit in US

Sites and hotels are named in a complaint filed in federal court in San Francisco on behalf of hotel-room purchasers nationwide ... Read more

» Indian business travellers are top spenders in APAC

Indian travellers spend an average of USD 399 per trip, the Accor Asia-Pacific Business Traveler Survey 2012 revealed ; Only the Singaporeans spend more, averaging USD 468 per trip ... Read more

» Singapore Airlines to revamp aircraft cabins to stay ahead of competition

It has hired BMW Group subsidiary Designworks USA and James Park Associates, two renowned design companies, to develop 'next generation of inflight cabin products' slated to be introduced next year ... Read more

» Pre-paid card service launched for local cashless travel in the Capital

The 'More Delhi' card will only give common mobility facility between Metro and feeder buses which provide last mile connectivity to the Metro stations; DTC, Taxis & other modes of transport too will be added ... Read more

» Offline Travel Agents offer more holiday packages to beat competition from OTAs

Offline Tour Operators make an impact through the power to reach out to more people and also have greater buying power; traditional travel agencies need to offer personalised service to stay viable ... Read more

» Hotels don’t See Social Media as a Priority says research

Survey shows hotels are going back to basics by increasing focus on offline and direct sales to reduce third-party costs instead of new social media techniques ... Read more

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