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» JK trying its best to promote golf tourism

The three-day Asia Golf Industry Show—the biggest golf exhibition in the Indian subcontinent—Friday began in New Delhi. ... Read more

» Gujarat works towards declaring tourism as an industry

After witnessing an arrival of just 1,25,000 international tourists, Gujarat government is gearing up to focus exclusively on toursim opportunities in the state. ... Read more

» World's biggest aircraft will fly in for New Delhi Airport launch of New Terminal T3

The world’s biggest commercial aircraft, Airbus A 380, may fly in on July 14 when the country’s biggest airport terminal, IGI’s T3, becomes operational. ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry plans to soften up tough officers before Commonwealth games

As many as 277 immigration officers, most of them from the police, have been trained by the ministry to maintain the “highest standards of courtesy and warmth” while receiving visitors. ... Read more

» International Carriers upbeat on India

International carriers are increasing their flight frequencies to and from India in a bid to cash in on the 20% growth in global air travel from the country. ... Read more

» TAFI plans to organise its annual convention in Dubai

Usually the conventions are held in September every year. ... Read more

» Mahindra Homestays to increase capacity of lodging units by this year-end

Mahindra Homestays, the hospitality arm of Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) intends to augment the capacity of lodging units marketed under its banner. ... Read more

» IATO to hold 26th annual convention in Rajasthan from September 2-5, 2010

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has decided to organise its 26th annual convention from September 2-5, 2010 which is likely to be held in Rajasthan. ... Read more

» Lufthansa Group airlines to offer 75 weekly flights from seven Indian destinations, effective October 29, 2010

Lufthansa Group airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Austrian Airlines, will offer a total of 75 weekly frequencies from seven Indian destinations to Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich and Vienna, effective October 29, 2010. ... Read more

» Airlines to levy ten per cent Service Tax effective July 1, 2010

Airlines will levy ten per cent Service Tax on gross value of domestic and international air tickets, effective July 1, 2010, subject to a ceiling of Rs 100 for every domestic and Rs 500 for every international journey in Economy Class. ... Read more

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