Tourism Board News

With an aim to attract domestic tourists, Rajasthan government will launch a campaign 'Rajasthan calling' from September 8-9, 2010 that will travel across 19 cities of the country.

State voted as the best Asian holiday destination ahead of Bali, Phuket and the Maldives.

Himachal Pradesh plans to introduce houseboats in the state’s prominent lakes, on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir to attract more number of tourists.

Identifies five new source markets Japan, Scandinavia, China, Spain and South America.

Government of Sri Lanka will lease out around 5,500 acres spread across 12 islands, to potential investors who want to invest in setting up hotels and resorts in the country.

Rajasthan International Folk Festival, popularly known as Jodhpur RIFF, is back again to enchant music lovers at the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur from October 21-25, 2010.

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) in association with Jet Airways will soon be launching an air package tour to the temple town of Tirupati.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is organising the Hong Kong Travel Mission to India

The department is looking at potential new markets like Brazil, Russia, South Korea, China, Canada etc. apart from increasing its presence in the high potential market like the US and countries in Europe.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has undertaken a major expansion and upgradation drive to spruce up some of its well-known tourist hubs.