Destination News & Feature

» Annual Report of the Ministry of Tourism for The Year 2012-13 Released

In its 12th five year plan, MoT has adopted a ‘pro-poor tourism’ approach which could contribute significantly to poverty reduction ... Read more

» Tourist flow to Rohtang needs to be restricted to save ecology: NEERI

It has recommended to collect high congestion charges from private vehicles, besides imposing stringent conditions & creation of Clean Rohtang Fund ... Read more

» Working of overseas tourism offices not up to mark: Parliamentary Committee

The report tabled in Parliament on 3rd May has also found that some overseas offices are headed or manned by persons having no experience in the relevant area ... Read more

» Maharashtra Tourism increases its marketing budget to 50 crores

Plans on aggressively promoting the State through television commercials, roadshows and events in 10 Indian cities as well as in Europe and the US & independent pavilion at the World Travel Market ... Read more

» Kashmir Festival to be organised from 13 to 29 May

The festival will include activities such as Clutural Performances, Shikara Races, River Rafting, Para Gliding, Horse Races etc; Hoteliers offer discounted packages for tourists ... Read more

» 3 Day Surfing and Paddle competition commences in Kovalam

Tourism authorities can now market Kovalam as a surfing destination around the world ... Read more

» MTDC releases latest issue of its quarterly journal Maharashtra unlimited

The quarterly provides up-to-date information about tourist attractions in the state ... Read more

» Chinese incursion not affected Tourism says JK Tourism Minister

The incursions are confined to a specific area in Ladakh and the issue is being dealt with through diplomatic and military channels between India and China: Mir ... Read more

» Iceland grapples with tourist influx

It is now focusing its marketing campaigns on attracting tourists in the off-season period ... Read more

» Goa Tourism Dept. to upgrade waterfalls, dams, temples to boost Hinterland tourism

The move away from beaches and into the hinterland has been the mantra of the state tourism department, which is worried about saturation of coastal Goa as a tourism hub ... Read more

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