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» Railways plan to issue visitor passes to Vaishnodevi along with the tickets

Also to set up executive lounges at seven more stations which include Bilaspur, Vishakhapatnam, Patna, Nagpur, Agra, Jaipur and Bangalore ... Read more

» Major hotel corporations downgrade their frequent-guest programs internationally

The Rewards Program will require more points at some of the properties for members looking to claim a free night's stay ... Read more

» New Rajdhani type train announced from Mumbai to Delhi via Nashik

The new weekly train will, however, be different as it will have fewer halts, which could mean higher speeds and better facilities ... Read more

» Tourism industry defies economic uncertainty by outperforming the global economy in 2012

The industry contribution represents 9% of total GDP, 5% of total investment and 5% of world exports globally as per a WTTC report. ... Read more

» IATO plans agitation over neglect of tourism sector in budget 2013

Feels that taxation part has made India very cost prohibitive even though Tourism Sector is estimated to contribute more than 6% to the GDP and more than 9% to the employment ... Read more

» Jet Airways sells 3 slots at Heathrow Airport to Etihad for USD 70 Million

The proposed 24% stake sale, which had been delayed as the two sides were unable to agree on the terms, is now back on track and is likely to be closed soon ... Read more

» Chinese tourists snatch wine bottles in Air France flight

Online furore with many questioning the growing rough behaviour of Chinese people abroad ... Read more

» Tourism sector needs a makeover: Economic Survey

Telecom, tourism and railways have been the best performers in services sector in India ... Read more

» MTDC lines up 60 crore to develop Vidharbha tourism

Rs 10 crore for developing adventure tourism at Khindsi lake in Ramtek; Opened 20 colonial bungalows to the public ... Read more

» India and Canada to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector

Both sides also explored the possibilities of promoting joint venture investment in the field of hotel industry and tourism infrastructural sector ... Read more

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