Government / Ministry News

» 62.7 Percent Growth in Tourist Visa on Arrival Scheme in November, 2014

During the month of November 2014, a total of 2,968 VoAs were issued under this Scheme as compared to 1,824 VoAs during the month of November 2013 ... Read more

» Tourism Minister plans to double foreign tourist arrivals by 2015

Sharma said India's share in foreign tourist arrivals was far less compared to other Asian countries like China and Thailand ... Read more

» Raju acts tough, denies Air Arabia, Emirates' requests for expansion into India

the minister has been routinely denying any increase to other middle-eastern airlines as well ... Read more

» Union Ministry of Tourism advises State Governments & UTs to deploy Tourist Police at prominent tourist spots

An advisory has been posted on the Ministry of Tourism website www.incredibleindia.org indicating that India remains safe destination for international Tourists including women tourists ... Read more

» West Bengal CM unveils mangrove zoo at Sunderbans

To be built on 100 acres sprawling land, the tourism complex will have luxury cottages for high-end tourists, budget hotels for middle-class tourists along with a food park ... Read more

» WTTCII presents two-pronged strategy for boosting India Tourism

WTTC, India Initiative (WTTCII) urges the new Govt. to take proactive steps to unleash India’s Tourism potential ... Read more

» Kerala State Tourism Awards for 2012-2013 presented

A total of 23 awards in three separate categories were presented at the ceremony ... Read more

» AirAsia India cleared for take-off

Airline granted Air Operating Permit by Directorate General of Civil Aviation ... Read more

» Foreign Tourist Arrivals Show a Growth of 11.5 percent in April 2014 over April 2013

FEEs during the month of April 2014 were Rs.8,909 crore as compared to Rs.7,252 crore in April 2013 and Rs.6,745 crore in April 2012 ... Read more

» Central Govt grants 45 crores to develop Coastal Karnataka Tourism Circuit

In Dakshina Kannada district, beaches at Uchila, Someshwar, Ullal, Tannirbavi, Panambur and Surathkal are likely to be taken up for development apart from some islands ... Read more

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