Government / Ministry News

» Chinese tourists becomng infamous for bad behaviour overseas

They speak loudly in public, carve characters on tourist attractions, cross the road when the traffic lights are still red, spit anywhere and [carry out] some other uncivilised behaviour says China's deputy PM ... Read more

» Aviation Ministry resists EU fine on airline emissions

European Commission has said that it could fine Indian and Chinese airlines for not sharing emission data ... Read more

» Chief Minister of Kerala to inaugurate ICTT conference on travel technology

More than 400 international & domestic delegates have registered for theInternational Conference on Travel Technology (ICTT) India which will be held from June 7-9, 2013 at The Leela, Kovalam ... Read more

» JK govt. to impose ban on constructions in the notified areas alongside Lidder river

No illegal structure would be registered and even the registration of existing structures found illegal would be cancelled ... Read more

» Goa govt. to crackdown on illegal foreign tourist guides and tour operators

Tourism dept. acting on complaints that foreigners have been running business ventures as well as operating as tour guides while on tourist visas ... Read more

» Tax exemption on LTA only for domestic travel

If an air ticket comprises Indian and overseas components, no exemption will be provided either on the entire cost or on partial Indian travel ... Read more

» Eco and adventure Tourism project at Bhandardara put on hold due to lack of funds

The budget allotted for the purpose was Rs 63 lakh and was expected to be sanctioned for implementation with MTDC's asistance in the current financial year ... Read more

» Air India to restart flying Dreamliners from today

AI will get eight more B-787s by this December on which new flights will be launched ... Read more

» Tourist bus operators end Goa stir after intervention by CM

The truckers are continuing the protest against the entry tax of up to Rs 1,000 per vehicle per trip ... Read more

» Peace imperative for growth of tourism in Kashmir: Omar

While 13 lakh visitors visited Kashmir Valley, 103 lakh pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi, more than 6.21 lakh pilgrims visited the Amarnath Cave shrine and Ladakh got 1.79 lakh visitors last year ... Read more

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