Inbound News

» TOFT Awards highlight the best in EcoTourism, but also call for better policies and regulation of Tourism in India

Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT) is a global travel industry campaign which aims to advocate, catalyse and support a more responsible and sustainable approach to wildlife tourism both inside and outside India's nature reserves. ... Read more

» Foreign no-frill airlines fly into tier-II towns

Unfortunately, while the Indian skies have opened for foreign carriers, the reverse has not happened. The government does not allow domestic airlines to fly abroad till they complete five years of domestic operations. ... Read more

» Hoteliers look life beyond CWG, expect rising occupancy

Tourists may not have filled up rooms during the ongoing Commonwealth Games as expected but instead of feeling down, hoteliers are optimistic about the future. ... Read more

» World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Winners announced

India has proven its credentials as a top travel destination, taking away the title of "Asia's Leading Destination" at the World Travel Awards Ceremony. ... Read more

» GoI's Visa on Arrival scheme availed by 4,493 foreigners from January - September 2010

The number of Visas issued under this scheme, during January-September 2010 for nationals of the five countries were: Singapore (1,420), New Zealand (1,117), Japan (980), Finland (934) and Luxembourg (42). ... Read more

» No free entry to Taj Mahal in Agra for Commonwealth Games visitors

Commonwealth Games (CWG) athletes and officials visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra have not been exempted from buying entrance tickets. ... Read more

» Shantiniketan may soon get world heritage status

If accepted, the places that will get world heritage tag under the 'culture' category include: Uttarayan complex and the institutes of Visva-Bharati and Sriniketan. ... Read more

» Arunachal Pradesh govt formulating tourism master plan: Dorjee Khandu, CM, Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh government has been formulating a master plan to make tourism industry a major player in the economic development of the state. ... Read more

» RAK Airways to resume flights to Calicut and Jeddah this month

RAK Airways' new brand was also unveiled to delegates at the launch press conference. ... Read more

» Royal Orchid Central Kireeti opened in Hospet

The hotel has 135 elegantly decorated rooms, including a presidential suite, 11 executive suites and 123 deluxe rooms. ... Read more

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