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» Goa Tourism succeeds in wooing tourists during monsoon

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has seen a spurt of 60-70% in booking in its residencies ... Read more

» Unregulated growth of religious tourism in Uttarakhand led to tragedy

According to a planning commission report, the challenges which need to be addressed included better last mile connectivity, proper hotels and solid waste management at religious sites ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry for Visa-on-Arrival for Chinese nationals

China is among 30 countries for which the Tourism Ministry wants Visa-on-Arrival facility, a proposal if endorsed, will raise to 41 the number of countries that will have such a facility ... Read more

» Airlines may hire 5,000 staff this year

The improving passenger traffic trends and the proposed entry of AirAsia are the main triggers for the stepped-up hiring activities among private carriers ... Read more

» Indian Railways puts in efforts for the Evacuation of Passengers Stranded in Uttarakhand

Passengers who were stranded in the flood affected area of Uttarakhand are allowed to travel by the special trains from Haridwar and Dehradun free of charge ... Read more

» Chiranjeevi moots construction of ropeways in Uttarakhand for safety of pilgrims

The tourism minister is confident that the government will take all measures to restore normalcy ... Read more

» Tourists stranded in Himachal being airlifted

Around 200 tourists are still stranded in Sangla, Pooh, Kaza, Nako and Rekong Peo, the district headquarters, but members of the local hospitality industry are saying the figure could cross 500 ... Read more

» GMR launches Asia Pacific Flight Training (APFT) academy at Hyderabad

The school will offer Commercial Pilot License Programme and other major courses such as Private Pilot License, Flight Instructors, Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Rating ... Read more

» Air India to Operate Additional Flights from Dehradun to Bring Back Stranded Pilgrims

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has directed Air India and Pawan Hans Helicopters to render all assistance to the Uttarakhand government ... Read more

» Char Dham region could take 2-3 years to recover

Death toll 207, 50,000 still stranded due to massive flooding and landslides; Indian railways to carry all stranded passengers free of cost to their destinations ... Read more

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