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» Tourist Visa on Arrival scheme registeres a growth of 23 percent during April 2013

During the period January to April, 2013, a total number of 7,152 VoAs were issued as compared to 5,045 VoAs during the corresponding period of 2012, registering a growth of 41.8% ... Read more

» India tourism to hold roadshows in Saudi Arabia from 19 to 22 May

The campaign revolving around the theme ‘Find What You Seek’ will be held in Jeddah on May 19 followed by Riyadh on May 21 and in Dammam on May 22 ... Read more

» Tourist bus operators end Goa stir after intervention by CM

The truckers are continuing the protest against the entry tax of up to Rs 1,000 per vehicle per trip ... Read more

» Peace imperative for growth of tourism in Kashmir: Omar

While 13 lakh visitors visited Kashmir Valley, 103 lakh pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi, more than 6.21 lakh pilgrims visited the Amarnath Cave shrine and Ladakh got 1.79 lakh visitors last year ... Read more

» Andhra Pradesh Tourism dept. to construct Underwater aquariums through PPP mode

While the underwater tunnel aquariums project are estimated at Rs.100 crore each, the proposed water sports facility at Nagarjuna Sagar would be a Rs.250 crore project ... Read more

» Bus operators threaten stir over entry tax in Goa

They were protesting the hefty entry tax of Rs 1,000 per vehicle per trip imposed by the Goa government ... Read more

» Branson serves as stewardess on AirAsia flight after losing bet with Tony Fernandes

Fernandes's Team Lotus had finished two spots above Branson's Marussia Virgin racing team in the final rankings at the 2010 Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi ... Read more

» Mariner of the Seas ship to start its Asian season from Singapore on 1st June 2013

The largest Cruise Ship to be based in Asia can carry 3,807 guests and stretches more than a thousand feet in length ... Read more

» Mysore Palace faces dip in tourist numbers due to lack of air-connectivity of the city

The annual footfall at Amba Vilas Palace in 2012-13 was 30,00,452 against 35,20,112 in 2011-12 ... Read more

» Conclave to be held in Srinagar to discuss problems and solutions for tourism industry

This two-day conclave starting from Monday has evoked support from representatives of trade, industry and tourism bodies in Kashmir ... Read more

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