Expresses concern over VAT, Service Tax and Luxury Tax on tourism related services which range between 20 to 30 per cent in India as compared 5 to 10 percent in the neighbouring countries ... Read more

To feature traditional float parade and a live musical performance featuring the famous music bands of Goa ... Read more

The successful bidder will have to bear responsibility for segregation, composting organic waste and depositing non-biodegradable material at a centralized place, in addition to collection of waste ... Read more

Paryatak Bhavans are being set up in all State capitals mainly to liaise with State governments and promote tourist destinations, offer facilities like ticket booking and to help book accommodation ... Read more

Kerala Tourism has also identified 36 different festivals between June and August throughout the State as part of promoting monsoon tourism ... Read more

Maharashtra state initiative with the intention of bringing all wings attached with the state tourism department under one roof, while also making room for tourism departments from other states ... Read more

Hotels located in B and C zones would have complete exemption from luxury tax, while those in zone A would get 50 per cent exemption ... Read more

The department will also participate in 8 trade fairs and organise 15 road shows during this financial year in major cities around the globe ... Read more

MP Tourism had opened its marketing office in Varanasi last year ... Read more

State has spent Rs 1200 crore on development of tourism related infrastructure ... Read more