Government / Ministry News
Govt also committed to improve religious tourism: Dy CM ... Read more
Taxes now accounting for over 30% of the bill at restaurants because of the hike in service tax from 10% to 12% ... Read more
Industry disappointed for not being granted the industry status ... Read more
Chilika Development Authority (CDA) is planningto create no-go zones, where thick population of the marine mammals inhabit ... Read more
The bulk of the allocation announced in the budget has been earmarked for the 'Incredible India' campaign which aims to attract more tourists to the country ... Read more
Domestic airlines could borrow up to $1 billion in external loans for a period of one year; FM proposed an increase in duty-free allowance for Indians travelling abroad from Rs.25,000 to Rs.35,000 ... Read more
States need to do their bit to promote tourism; Airlines need to review fare structure; Foreign airlines' investments in domestic carriers finds favour ... Read more
Unlike in India, hotels in other soth Asian countries have to pay a single tax, ranging from 5% to 7%, while in Hong Kong, the amount is nil says the hotels association ... Read more
Over 7000 B2B meetings are expected to materialized between Buyers and Sellers, 5590 B2B meetings have been fixed as on date at Great Indian Travel Bazaar ... Read more
For each identified mega destination and circuit, the Ministry of Tourism contribution as central financial assistance is capped at Rs.25.00 crore and Rs.50.00 crore respectively ... Read more