Government / Ministry News

» Obama orders steps to boost tourism in U.S.

Wants streamlining of foreign tourist visas to increase tourist arrivals & spur American job growth; makes key appointments in Travel and Tourism Advisory Board ... Read more

» Make boarding ramps compulsory in airlines for physically challenged persons: Minister

Wasnik writes a letter to Singh after he saw a person lifting a disabled to help him board the plane because there was no ramp to help the wheelchair ... Read more

» Kerala records an increase in its tourist arrivals despite negative factors

7.5 lakh foreign tourists & 93 lakh domestic tourists arrived in Kerala in 2011; State to target Gulf market with roadshows & TV ads ... Read more

» Airlines oppose proposed rise in Delhi airport fees

The proposed increase would make Delhi more expensive than Japanese airports, which have one of the highest charges in the world ... Read more

» France to provide technology for developing eco-tourism in Puducherry

Wants to develop further the historic connection and close ties with the former colony ... Read more

» UK sub-centre to boost Kerala tourism

British deputy high commission is all set to open a sub-centre in Thiruvananthapuram  to give a boost to trade and tourism ... Read more

» Travel agent held on charges of conniving with MHA official

The Home Ministry official was arrested yesterday by the CBI on the charge of taking bribe for extension of visa ... Read more

» Hamirpur in Himachal to get a Rs. 5 Crore boost for tourism development

State Tourism and Civil Aviation Department implementing an ambitious project to upgrade infrastructural for tourism development in different parts of the State ... Read more

» Kingfisher flights may be hit as 50 pilots report sick

Mallya appeals to the employees to avoid any further flight disruptions ... Read more

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