Government / Ministry News

» New Rajdhani type train announced from Mumbai to Delhi via Nashik

The new weekly train will, however, be different as it will have fewer halts, which could mean higher speeds and better facilities ... Read more

» IATO plans agitation over neglect of tourism sector in budget 2013

Feels that taxation part has made India very cost prohibitive even though Tourism Sector is estimated to contribute more than 6% to the GDP and more than 9% to the employment ... Read more

» Tourism sector needs a makeover: Economic Survey

Telecom, tourism and railways have been the best performers in services sector in India ... Read more

» India and Canada to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector

Both sides also explored the possibilities of promoting joint venture investment in the field of hotel industry and tourism infrastructural sector ... Read more

» Jet Airways, Air India had maximum flight diversions since 2012: MoCA

This year Jet Airways and JetLite combined had most number of flight diversions at 21 (18 and three respectively) followed by Air India with 15, IndiGo eight and SpiceJet seven ... Read more

» Passengers spared from fare hike in the new Rail Budget

Proposes Free Wi-Fi facilities on several trains, progressive extension of bio-toilets on trains & induction of new e-ticketing system capable of issuing 7,200 tickets per minute against 2,000 now ... Read more

» Kingfisher Airlines loses international flying rights and domestic airport slots

This seems to be the last in the series of developments, which would ensure that Kingfisher Airlines would not fly again ... Read more

» Goa govt should concentrate mainly on tourism infrastructure: TTAG

Development of adequate infrastructure has not kept pace with the number of tourists visiting Goa, feels the association ... Read more

» Matheran hill station near Mumbai to be soon connected by ropeway

Under the Rs 150-crore project, cable cars will ferry tourists from Bhutivali village at Bhivpuri near Neral directly to the hill station in just 20 minutes ... Read more

» JK tourism minister expects 3 fold rise in the tourist arrivals this year

The government has extended one year services of advertising agency ‘Ogilvy and Mather’ ... Read more

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