In a major setback to Himachal Pradesh's efforts to promote its eco-tourism potential, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has imposed a complete ban on all non-forest activities, including eco-tourism projects, on forestland. ... Read more

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has started Manali – Leh deluxe bus service for the tourist season this year. ... Read more

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced ‘Chardham Yatra Packages’ especially for domestic travellers planning to visit pilgrimage centres in Uttarakhand. ... Read more

InterGlobe Enterprises‚ a leading aviation‚ travel technology and hospitality company‚ has been awarded the "Best Place to Work For" award by 'Great Place to Work' institute in Mumbai for the third consecutive year. ... Read more

Ties up with Discover the World Marketing – India for sales and first level customer support services ... Read more

According to ITB World Travel Trends Report 2010 by researchers IPK International, commissioned by Messe Berlin, China's exports have already acquired for it the title of the new world champion. ... Read more

PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Indian Culinary Forum donated proceeds of Chef Awards 2009 to Charities on 30th June 2010 at New Delhi. ... Read more

Louvre Hotels, owned by US investment group Starwood Capital, is expecting its European business to return to 2008 pre-crises levels this year, after demand at its hotels improved in Quarter Two of this year. ... Read more

Swissotel Hotels and Resorts has opened Swissotel Kolkata Neotia Vista in Kolkata. ... Read more

Argentina has established a dedicated Ministry of Tourism for the first time. ... Read more