The total contribution of Travel & Tourism to India’s GDP in 2011 was 5.6 billion Indian rupees or 6% of GDP and due to rise by 7% in 2012 ... Read more

Jakarta affected by massive flooding and is under emergency decree until January 27; Major tourist destinations in Indonesia beyond Jakarta are safe to visit ... Read more

Initiatives are being taken to promote river tourism as a part of green tourism in the state ... Read more

Asia Pacific airlines’ shares also gained over the month, but prices have been largely subdued throughout 2012, hampered by weak air cargo demand ... Read more

Tourism is the only industry in the state that has sustained despite the turmoil for more than 23 years ... Read more

UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution highlighting its “positive impact on income generation, job creation and education, and thus on the fight against poverty and hunger”. ... Read more

The NTOs and DMCS at the event also resolved to encourage a two way information exchange and knowledge management system for the members ... Read more

The theme for this convention will be “Navigating the Future”; Registration at Rs.51,111 pp on twin share for a package of 6 nights which will include 3 days of a pre/post fam tour and 3 nights of the convention ... Read more

100 more Konkan destinations have tourism potential but lack development: Konkan Bhumi Pratisthan ... Read more

The shacks have become 'chill-out' zones with music falling quiet at 10pm, whereas in earlier years, beach shacks were 'party zones' ... Read more