Countering claims from the tourism lobby, the environment ministry clarified that there was no proposal to ban tourism in tiger reserves but warned that tourism would be strictly regulated in the tiger parks. ... Read more

The State government has set an ambitious target of generating approximately Rs 100 crore revenue from the tourism sector this year. ... Read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Sunday said airlines worldwide have begun restoring capacity on international sectors which was drastically affected during the global recession. ... Read more

The Royal Thai Government has extended the tourist visa exemption scheme that had expired in March 2010. ... Read more

Chennai-based Parveen Travels Pvt. Ltd has launched a complete Conference Room/Board Room on Wheels which is named as ‘Konferenz on Wheels’. ... Read more

MakeMyTrip has launched Apnaagent.com, a new B2B platform dedicated to strengthening relationships with existing partners. ... Read more

Condé Nast Traveller recently announced the winners of the online Readers’ Travel Awards India 2010. ... Read more

In a move to expand its footprint in India, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will appoint Marketing Representatives in Chennai and Bengaluru. ... Read more

MoCA has given in-principle approval to IndiGo to acquire 150 aircraft in addition to 100 planes for which it has already placed orders. ... Read more

International tourism is steadily gaining momentum following a challenging 2009. ... Read more