Inbound News

» New ground handling rules from Jan despite lobbying by airlines

The new policy will eliminate deployment of outsourced manpower and restrict the number of service providers operating at airports ... Read more

» Medical Tourism service providers to get financial assistance under MDA

MoT has sanctioned Rs 12.47 lakh as MDA to ten Medical Tourism service providers for the current year. ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry to focus on special branding and publicity of Ladakh region

Kumari Selja has urged tourism industry stakeholders to take advantage of the schemes like Market Development Assistance and Publicity Support for intensifying the efforts at the individual level.  ... Read more

» Goa may lose Polish & Russian tourists due to stringent visa rules

Prefer Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries as destinations to spend their vacations when icy winter hits Moscow & Eastern Europe ... Read more

» After Obamas visit, Mani Bhavan expects tourism boost

The US president and his wife Michelle, who landed in Mumbai for a four-day India visit, went to Mani Bhavan at around 2.30 pm on 6th November 2010 after checking in at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower.  ... Read more

» Assam tops in domestic tourist arrivals among Northeastern states from 2007-2009

Sikkim was the favourite among the eight states for foreign visitors ... Read more

» Hotels in Goa to click tourists' photos as security measure

The advisory also insists that hotels should not entertain ‘walk-in guests’ (without reference or pre-bookings) and allow visitors for hotel guests no further than the reception. ... Read more

» Gujarat Govt. to develop 16 eco friendly beaches

On each beach, a two kilometre stretch will be developed by the Corporation for promenade, walk ways, cycle track, food court and other facilities ... Read more

» Incredible India to participate at WTM 2010

Minister of State for Tourism, Sultan Ahmed; RH Khwaja, Secretary Tourism; Anand Kumar, Joint Secretary – Tourism who will be  flying to London to participate in the four-day event. ... Read more

» India and Japan sign MoU to simplify visa procedures

Under the MoU, any Indian visiting Japan for business or work will be straightway granted three years visa.  ... Read more

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