Government / Ministry News

» Second International Buddhist Conclave to be held at Varanasi on September 29

The Conclave sessions include Technical sessions on Buddhism for scholars, and travel and Tourism sessions for the Tour operators ... Read more

» AC Rail fares to go up by 3.7 per cent from Oct 1 due to levy of service tax

In case of cancellation of tickets by the passengers, service tax will not be refunded by railways ... Read more

» Eco Park near Madurai opened to public on World Tourism Day

The park was established at a cost of Rs 3.87 crore and has beautiful landscaping with entertainment facilities ... Read more

» Decision on interim ban on tiger tourism postponed to 3rd October by Supreme Court

Centre has urged the Supreme Court to allow regulated, low-impact tourist activities in up to 20 percent of the core/critical tiger habitat to promote tourism ... Read more

» Home-stays to be promoted in Assam to boost tourism

Tourism Department was also mulling to facilitate hassle-free bank loans to the prospective home-stay providers ... Read more

» Tourism stakeholders of the city of palaces join hands to form Mysore Tourism Forum

Brings burning issues with12 demands of the tourism industry to the notice of tourism minister including the need to waive off entry tax for tourists of other States ... Read more

» Goa Tourism Ministry appeals to Goans and all stakeholders to ensure cleanliness 

The tourism dept has issued a tender of Rs 48 lakh for changing rooms and toilets near Calangute Residency; To float a global tender for appointing a consultant to draw up a tourism master plan for Goa ... Read more

» Sarnath still found lacking in basic infrastructure facilities

Faces a paucity of public toilets and affordable guests houses; City may not be fully prepared for the soon to be hosted International Buddhist Conclave ... Read more

» Govt may propose fixed amount as eco tax for resorts in Tiger sanctuaries

The category will be determined on the basis of the area resorts occupy and the revenue they earn; The govt has to submit the new norms to the SC before the next hearing on 27 September ... Read more

» Around 500 foreign delegates and 1500 domestic delegates  to participate in KTM

Delegates from 48 countries including UK, Germany, France, Malaysia etc are participating in the Kerala Travel Mart  ... Read more

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