Government / Ministry News

» Govt. to give special aid packages to promote tourism in North Eastern States

A total outlay of Rs 121 crore has been provided to northeast by the union ministry of tourism ... Read more

» MoT plans to promote Incredible India during London Olympicsand FIFA World Cup

 2013 will be declared as the India-China tourism year: Sahai ... Read more

» No parking space, no discotheque: Mumbai HC tells hotel

Notices issued to 39 hotels for various violations ... Read more

» J K hoteliers demand facelift of Tawi River

Wants massive encroachments on the river bank must be removed and it should be thrown open for tourism activities ... Read more

» India can follow Japan to set up MICE Institution

To attract inbound MICE, the Government should encourage public sector and provide sector investments in MICE Infrastructure: Mr. Om Prakash, Director – Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd.,ex-Chairman TAAI (WR) ... Read more

» Rail passengers to pay more in AC 1 & AC 2 classes from tomorrow

The revised tariff will also be applicable to tickets tickets issued in advance for journey to commence on or after April 1, 2012; the difference in fares will be recovered from passengers by TTEs in trains ... Read more

» Income tax dept wants luxury sea liners to be taxed as floating hotels

SC issues notice to Star cruises after I-T dept appeals that Luxury cruises were being camouflaged as passenger transport by the respondent to pay tax on 7.5% of income instead of 25% of accruals ... Read more

» SAARC trade, tourism fair begins in Dhaka

About 350 stalls have been set up at the annual event, with the host country displaying their products at around 180 booths ... Read more

» MoT hopeful of attracting more tourists despite tight budget

The tourism ministry remains hopeful that it can bring in at least seven million foreign tourists to the country during this fiscal year ... Read more

» India And Brazil to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism

Tourism Minister of Brazil Calls on Subodh Kant ... Read more

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