Expresses concern over VAT, Service Tax and Luxury Tax on tourism related services which range between 20 to 30 per cent in India as compared 5 to 10 percent in the neighbouring countries ... Read more

Rumors about landslides, rigorous monsoon and dozens of cloudbursts in Himachal is one of the reason that tourists from abroad are concerned about, prompting cancellation of their Himachal visit ... Read more

Chiranjeevi is of the opinion that huge size of domestic tourism helps to sustain the Indian tourism industry even when there is negative or low growth in inbound tourism ... Read more

The department will also participate in 8 trade fairs and organise 15 road shows during this financial year in major cities around the globe ... Read more

During the period January to June 2013, a total number of 9,328 VoAs were issued as compared to 6,721 VoAs during corresponding period of 2012 registering a growth of 38.8% ... Read more

State has spent Rs 1200 crore on development of tourism related infrastructure ... Read more

The inflow of foreign tourists could see a surge and could even register a 10% growth says tourism  expert ... Read more

Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism Increases by Rs. 551 Crore during the month ... Read more

Leela had already gone in for a dollar tariff for charter operations at its leisure properties ... Read more

Many foreign tourists have adopted a wait-and-watch policy and are making enquiries to find out how is the situation ... Read more