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» Hotels hike tariffs by up to 15% across India

Domestic travellers will continue to lead demand even as traffic from traditional markets like Europe and the US declines ... Read more

» West Bengal plans floatels in Sunderbans

Also mulls setting up new tourist cottages at Dhamakhali, Godkhali and Ramganga - from where forest areas like Boney Camp, Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Jhingekhali could be reached easily ... Read more

» HC denies to put a stay on Air India order to increase flight duty time

As per the DGCA guidelines, the FDTL and the Flight Time Limitation (FTL) are 11 and nine hours respectively; Earlier Air India FDTL and the FTL had been pegged at 9.5 and 6.5 hours respectively ... Read more

» Indian visitors to London grew by 28 per cent over last year

The number of Indian tourists to UK Capital is now at a five year high, with 145,000 visitors in the first half of 2012 - up 28 per cent from 113,000 in the same period last year ... Read more

» Spicejet to launch daily flights on Ahmedabad to Dubai sector from 19 December

The airlines will fly daily on three new international routes -- Kochi-Male, Kochi-Dubai and Dubai-Ahmedabad in coming days ... Read more

» ASSOCHAM seeks bailout package for KFA on lines of Air India

LIC and EPFO have taken a decision to subscribe to Rs 74 billion bond issue of Air India ... Read more

» SKAL International Bombay appoints Carl Vaz of DTCM as its new President

Mr. Burgis Mehta - CEO of SkyWorldAir is the new Secretary; New Managing Committe announced ... Read more

» MoCA report recommends airports, airlines to adopt disabled friendly measures

The report also seeks special care for expectant mothers, the elderly, and those suffering from cancer or heart disease; 6 to 10 lacs compensation in case of violations ... Read more

» Etihad may invest in Jet Airways, Air Asia looks at Spicejet

At current share prices, a 49 percent stake in Jet Airways would be valued at 24.3 billion rupees ($437.17 million), while for Spicejet the value would be 10.82 billion rupees ... Read more

» Dubai based Jumeirah Group to manage luxury hotel in Central Mumbai

The hotel in Mumbai will open in 2017 and offer 470 spacious rooms, suites and serviced apartments; Negotiations going on for potential projects for hotels and resorts in other key destinations in India ... Read more

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