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» Maharashtra CM anounces several initatives to boost tourism at IATO Convention

Development of Cruise Terminal, Bollywood Museum, Convention centers; Luxury tax reduction; incentives to build hotels in special tourist circuits; reduction of ATF tax on cards ... Read more

» Chairman Antunes Advances the PATA ‘Next Gen’ Agenda in India

Riding on the strong foundation the Chapter has created, the PATA Chairman said that it should be a priority in India and throughout PATA to cultivate new blood to sustain the industry ... Read more

» India received 3.76 million foreign tourists from Jan to July 2012

The Foreign Exchange Earnings through tourism in India during 2010, 2011 and January– July, 2012 were Rs.64889 Crore, Rs.77591 Crore and Rs.52149 Crore, respectively ... Read more

» SC extends ban till 27 Sept, but hints at regulated tourism in tiger areas

Grants four weeks to the Centre to evolve the fresh guidelines after consultations with States, all stake-holders, hotel associations affected by the ban, guides and tour operators ... Read more

» Germany woos travellers from South and West India

H1 2012 shows a 13.7% increase over 2011; GNTO India and India Pool Roadshow ... Read more

» TOFT submits proposal for Africa-style eco-tourism zone at Pench Tiger Reserve

The association, along with prominent wildlife NGOs like Wildlife Protection Society of India, has taken a public stand against stopping tourism in the core of tiger reserves ... Read more

» MTDC plans to set up Kalagram at Nashik for rural artisans

The project will come up over 15-20 acres, is expected to cost Rs 12 crore where Handicraft items, clothes, crockery, jewellery, paintings, village related items will be available for sale at the Kalagram ... Read more

» South African tourism to conduct 4 city road show in India

The road show will give information about the vibrant culture of South Africa and the exotic locales in the country ... Read more

» Sahai seeks relaxation of rules for developing hotels within 10 kms of tiger reserves

A no objection certificate from the National Board for Wildlife or the revenue department is mandatory for any type of construction within a 10 kilometer radius of protected forests ... Read more

» Tourism tops in emerging Kerala agenda

State eyes foreign investment in tourism projects ... Read more

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