Government / Ministry News

» Hand over Centaur Hotel to J&K govt: PDP

Reaction to media reports that the management contract for the Centaur Hotel between the HCI and DB Realty has not been scrapped ... Read more

» Mahatma Gandhi's former Johannesburg abode now a unique hotel / museum

'Satyagraha House' was officially opened on Tuesday night by Jean Francois Rial, Chief Executive of French travel company Voyageurs du Monde, which bought the house from its owners two years ago ... Read more

» Govt to attact more tourists to northeast: Sahay

Proposes a Rs.600 crore package under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) for developing tourism infrastructure to attract more tourists in the northeastern region, plans to hold a Northeast Tourism Mart ... Read more

» Kingfisher Airlines seeks Rs 400 crore loan from SBI

The cash strapped airlines to restore its normal flight schedule in 3-4 months as it slips to 3rd spot behind IndiGo ... Read more

» Kochi Administration to crackdown on illegal homestays soon

The security will be strengthened in and around Fort Kochi and Mattanchery areas to ensure safe stay for the tourists ... Read more

» Jharkhand Tourism dept starts sightseeing bus service around Ranchi for tourists

The tourists will leave for various destinations according to their choice in morning and return the same evening ... Read more

» Airlines may hike fares by 20 to 25 percent in Dec

Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Go Air — posted a combined loss of Rs 2,500 crore in the July-September quarter and are reportedly planning to pass on the burden to passengers ... Read more

» Nepal Government vows to help tourism sector

Hails the contribution of NTB over the last thirteen years in promoting and developing tourism sector of of the country ... Read more

» Non-AC rail travel to be kept out of service tax net

Services, which are provided by the government as well as the private sector, would attract 10 percent tax ... Read more

» Integrated tourism circuits to be developed in PPP mode

A national level consultant to identify four tourism circuits in each state, excluding the North Eastern states and 2 in each union territory ... Read more

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