Indian government is looking for all the ways to attract more tourism in India. To make the mission possible, it has decided to achieve the position of second cheapest destination across the world. As of now, Vietnam is the cheapest destination in the world for tourists. Vietnam witnessed 20 per[Read More…]
Tag: Tourism
Kerala set to open India’s first hotel by women for women
In order to make travelling solo easier and safer for women, the state-run Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is all set to launch an ambitious project for women, in Thiruvananthapuram. It is reported that India’s first women’s only hotel run by women will be established soon. The hotel named ‘Hostess’ aims[Read More…]
Travel, tourism created 25.9 mn jobs in India in 2017: Report
Bengaluru: The travel and tourism sectors together generated 25.9 million jobs in 2017, contributing $75.8 billion (Rs 5 lakh crore, approximately) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the same year, a report by Indian industry body Ficci and services firm KPMG said on Wednesday. “Directly contributing 25.9 million jobs,[Read More…]
UP proposes tourism projects worth Rs 156 cr for Taj Mahal just after exclusion reports
The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed many tourism projects worth Rs 370 crore. Around half of it is meant for the Taj Mahal and its surrounding areas, as per an official release. The details have been released following reports saying that the Taj Mahal has been omitted from the tourism[Read More…]
Australia declares online visa applications for Indians from July 1
The Australian government declared that Indian nationals can apply for a visitor visa online starting July 1, on Monday. Australia’s Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Alex Hawke, said the online application would make applying for the country’s visitor visas easier. It will also enhance the experience for Indians,[Read More…]
Various new Secretary level appointments cleared by Government
Several new Secretary level appointments have been made by the government on Wednesday in various sectors such as Defence, WCD, Tribal Affairs, Tourism, Consumer Affairs, Textiles etc. According to a circular issued by the Appointment Committee of the cabinet, it has approved a set of 6 officers who has been[Read More…]
‘Stone pelting youth giving up life for resolution of Kashmir’
More than 245 tourists died in Goa in past 12 years
I would like Salman Khan to promote tourism: CM Mehbooba Mufti
The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said that the state is safe for tourists to visit since disturbance that began last year has diminished. The CM also said that given a chance, she would like to call Bollywood actor Salman Khan to promote tourism in the Valley. Mufti[Read More…]
Pollution can cripple NCR economy: ASSOCHAM
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has said that the alarming pollution in is likely to take a toll on the entire National Capital region (NCR), crippling sectors like tourism, transport, automobile and real estate. It added that several billions of dollars of fresh investment and[Read More…]
Pay and stay in prison for a day!
For all those looking for adventure or some cheap thrill in life, Telangana is the perfect destination. Because the newest initiative called ‘Feel the jail’ will literally make you FEEL the jail! If your childhood is also marked with movies like ‘Sholay’ and ‘Kaala Patthar’ (like mine) and if you[Read More…]