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» Banks to be more inclined to lend to hospitality sector as they get infrastructure status

Three star plus Hotels located within cities with population of more than 10 lakh are likely to get ‘infrastructure’ tag; top-grade hotels will be eligible for long-term loans of 10-15 years duration ... Read more

» Railway fare hike expected soon says Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal

Fares may be increased for providing better services to the passengers ... Read more

» Ista Hotels to be Rebranded as Hyatt Hotels

Strategic tie up for hotels in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad; The Hyatt Place brand will be the next to enter India, with Hyatt Place Hampi opening later this year ... Read more

» Visa facilitation and air connectivity priorities for the UNWTO says Executive Council 

Ministers of tourism and officials meeting at the 94th session of the UNWTO Executive Council defined advancing visa facilitation and promoting increased air connectivity as priorities for UNWTO ... Read more

» K.C. Venugopal takes Charge as Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Calls for coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to boost the growth of the sector ... Read more

» Recent sighting of two cubs raises hope for the Sariska Tiger reserve

The total number of tigers in the reserve is now seven, including five adult tigers, out of which three are females, but there is no sighting for the tourists ... Read more

» Malaysia Airlines will become a full member of the oneworld alliance from Feb 1, 2013

Malaysia Airlines will substantially expand the alliance's network in south east Asia, where it will add 14 destinations and one country - Brunei - to the oneworld map ... Read more

» China relaxes group visa rules for Shenzhen to minimum 2 pax

Earlier requirement of minimum of 3 pax travelling together together in order to be eligible for a Group Visa done away with ... Read more

» TAFI Annual Convention to be held in Durban in February 24-27, 2013

More than 1000 delegates are expected to register for this convention which will also feature an exhibition area ... Read more

» WTM Latin America joins forces with BRAZTOA Business Meeting

World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, is delighted to announce its inaugural event in April 2013 ... Read more

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