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Kerala ranked most welcoming region in India third year in row: What works in Kerala’s favour
The ranking took into account the hospitality and friendliness of these regions.
Gujarat Tourism: From Vocal for Local to sustainable tourism, key focus areas of Gujarat’s new tourism policy
The policy, which came into force on January 1 this year, will remain functional till December 31, 2025.
Passport Index 2021: Germany has most powerful passport in 2021, but Belgium came out strongest during COVID-19
With the closure of borders, global mobility fell, leading to an all time low in the World Openness Score (WOS).
Coronavirus pandemic brought tourism to its knees in 2020
While on the culture ministry front, the focus so far has been to maintain safety norms, with the ministry restricting the number of tourists visiting such sites, slowly, footfalls are expected to grow.
ASI removes cap on number of visitors at protected monuments ahead of New Year celebrations
The move comes after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) modified its SOPs on December 18, 2020.
Seaplane service between Ahmedabad-Kevatia to resume from December 27; booking underway- Check details
In a bid to boost tourism and travel in the state, the country's first seaplane service from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and Kevadia's Statue of Unity was commenced on October 31, 2020.
Glass floor bridge at Rajgir to be completed by March: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also inspected zip line, zip bike and main camp area of the nature safari during his Rajgir visit.
Rising Indian millennials impacting corporate travel
Santosh Kumar, director of Corporate Solutions for HRS in India, sheds light on how the rise of Indian millennials has changed the face of business travel
India, US ink MoU to facilitate hassle-free entry of Indians into US
India and th USA have signed an MoU, providing for expedited security clearances, and amied at faclitating hassle-free entry of Indians into the US, at selected airports
Jordan promotes food and culture in India
The Jordan Tourism Board recently launched a month-long festival and photo exhibition in New Delhi. The festival starts on June 3, 2016 at Zerzura,Qutub Hotel till July 2, 2016
Cabinet gives nod to India-Qatar MoU for tourism
The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM Narendra Modi has given its approval to an MoU between India and Qatar for strengthening co-operation in the field of tourism
ITDC posts profit for 4th consecutive year
The corporation recorded a turnover of Rs 465.69 crore whereas, profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 32.42 crore and profit after tax (PAT) was recorded at Rs 22.55 crore
CM Fadnavis inaugurates MTDC’s Infosys Tourism Pavilion
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind project, MTDC’s Infosys Tourism Pavilion at Infosys, Hinjewadi
Four Seasons announces new private jet culinary discoveries
The itineraries are headlined by Culinary Discoveries, a journey developed in partnership with Copenhagen-based Noma, and its acclaimed head chef René Redzepi
UNWTO Europe meeting discusses digitalisation and new business models
Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, hosted representatives of 34 countries for the 60th meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Council (UNWTO) Commission for Europe
Indian visitor arrivals to UK sets record
The latest International Passenger Survey figures show visits from India to the UK in 2015 are up eight per cent, from 390,000 to 422,000, setting a new record
Bahrain reduces visa fee from 25 BD to 5 BD to attract Indian travellers
Bahrain is all set to attract the Indian traveller into it's country and the obvious sign for the same is the reduction in visa fee from 25 Bahrain Dinar (BD) to 5 BD
