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» Tourism Bhavan plans still on papers despite Maharashtra govt. sanctioning 22 crores to MTDC

The MTDC has still not managed to procure a suitable piece of land for the venture, in spite of approaching several authorities; Had earlier sought allotment of Taraporewala Aquarium Land at Mumbai's Marine Drive ... Read more

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» Russian government mulls giving foreign LCCs access to domestic routes 

The aggregate losses of Russia's top 35 airlines hit 14.5 billion rubles ($450 million) in 2011; Air ticket prices increased by 11.8 percent on average in 2011 ... Read more

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» Singapore tourism appoints Mr Chang Chee Pey as Head of South Asia, Middle East and Africa

Prior to the appointment, Chee Pey was Executive Director of Brand Management, Destination Marketing as well as Strategic Marketing in STB ... Read more

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» Kerala Govt asks Centre to waive regulatory norms for low-cost airline Air Kerala

Under the present rules, an airline can fly international routes only after five years of domestic service operations and acquiring at least 20 aircrafts ... Read more

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» 2012 Travel Business Leader of the Year awarded to Mr. Ho Kwon Ping of Banyan Tree

Mr. Ho has helped shape Banyan Tree Holdings into a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels and spas around the world that stands out for its distinctive brand image ... Read more

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» Supreme Court lifts ban on Tiger Tourism in core areas

New central Guideline opens 20 per cent of core areas in tiger reserves to tourists and propose a new conservation fee; Completely bars creation of any new tourist infrastructure inside the core areas ... Read more

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» Ajit Singh asks AAI to not charge airport development fee (ADF) at Chennai & Kolkata Airports

MoCA to also soon consider scrapping of the levy of airport development fees (ADF) on passengers at the New Delhi and Mumbai airports by arranging alternate sources of funding to bridge the funding gap ... Read more

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» Cruise passenger facilitation centre inaugurated in Kochi

Arrival of nearly 58,000 cruise tourists to Kochi last year generated revenue worth Rs 60 crore to the State’s exchequer ... Read more

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» Accor sells 60 per cent stake in 15 Formule 1 hotel projects in India to Samhi Hotels

The economy brand, Formule 1, which has two operational hotels in India, will see the changed approach of the group as it now follows an ‘asset-light’ strategy ... Read more

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» 8th Busan International Fireworks Festival hopes to attract 1 million visitors

This festival attracts about 10,000 foreign visitors every year; This year the festival will use 80,000 fireworks to create spectacular scenes to enthrall the spectators ... Read more

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