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TOURISM IN THE NEWS
This section shares developments in tourism across the country as highlighted in the media. On clicking a Title, you can read the article online or where possible redirected to the respective website.
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Tourism Minister Okays Funding For Backwater Circuit Development In Alappuzha, Kerala April 02, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Dr K Chiranjeevi, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Tourism, Government of India, has approved Central Finance Assistance (CFA) to the tune of Rs 47.62 crore for the development of the backwater circuit in Alappuzha into a mega circuit in Kerala, a release stated. The project is expected to be commissioned within 36 months.
Casino Culture Taking Root In Goa State Tourism Minister
April 01, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Dilip Parulekar, Minister for Tourism, Women & Child Development, Government of Goa has said that casino culture is slowly picking up pace in the state, the IANS reported.
FTAs To India Down 25% In Previous 3 Months Due To Security Concerns Survey
April 01, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Foreign tourist inflows to India have registered a significant drop of 25 per cent in the first three months of this year in the wake of rape incidents reported in India, according to a survey undertaken by the ASSOCHAM Social Development Foundation (ASDF).
Mumbai Ranks 3rd Globally For Cheap Hotel Room Service Cost TripAdvisor
March 31, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Mumbai is the third cheapest city in the world for travellers in terms of cost of room services in hotels, revealed a survey by TripAdvisor.
CII Suggests To Adopt Singapore's Tourism Model For Goa
March 30, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Goa can be modelled as Singapore as one of the leading destinations for high-end tourism, Atul Pai Kane, Chairman, Goa Council, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said, the IANS reported.
Jharkhand Witnessed 360% Rise In Foreign Tourist Arrivals Between 2010 & 2011 MoT
March 30, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Jharkhand has emerged as a more preferred destination in India for foreign tourists as the state registered over 360 per cent growth in terms of visitors from abroad between 2010 and 2011, according to a report of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India.
Maintain Peace To Boost Tourism In The State J&K Tourism Minister
March 30, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) government yesterday asked people in the state to maintain peace to boost the tourism sector, which is a major contributor to the state's economy, the PTI reported.
MTDC To Set Up 300 Kiosks Across The State To Provide Destination Information
March 30, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) yesterday launched an electronic information kiosk at Nariman Point in Mumbai. The kiosk will make available information about popular tourist destinations to visitors, as per a TOI report.
GSTC To Pilot Chile And Peru For New Criteria And Indicators For Destinations On Sustainable Tourism
March 29, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has selected Machu Picchu corridor in Peru, and the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, and Frutillar in Chile for the second round of its pilot programme to test the new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. These new Early Adopters are the first South American destinations to participate, stated a release.
Kerala's Gets Its First IVFRT System For Tracking Stay Of Foreign Nationals
March 26, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Kerala’s first Immigration, Visa, Foreigner Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) system was recently inaugurated by V J Kurien IAS, Managing Director, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), at the office of the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) at the airport.
Tourism Minister Urges Chidambaram For More Allocation To Tourism Ministry
March 22, 2013 - pib.nic.in
Union Tourism Minister Shri K. Chiranjeevi called on Union Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambram here today and urged him for higher budgetery allocation for Tourism Ministry.
Kerala Tourism To Launch Seaplane Project & Project Muziris By Year End
March 22, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Madhya Pradesh, being the pioneer state in India to launch intra state air tax services through a joint venture between Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) and Ventura AirConnect Pvt. Ltd., has won the National Tourism Award this year in the category of Most Innovative and Unique Tourism Project – Air Taxi.
West Bengal Signs MoU With Pawan Hans
March 22, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The West Bengal government, earlier this week inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-run helicopter firm Pawan Hans Ltd., to avail services of sea-planes, helicopters and fixed-wing planes to boost its tourism and industrial potential, according to a report by IANS.
Four Countries Issue Travel Advisory Against India
March 21, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
In a major blow to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), the UK, US, Australia and Switzerland have issued travel advisory to its citizens against visiting India after the recent incident of a British woman jumping out of a hotel room window in Agra, fearing sexual assault.
Development Of Tourism In Karnataka
March 21, 2013 - pib.nic.in
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a Mega Project for ‘Development of Tourism Infrastructure at Hampi World Heritage Site in Karnataka’. So far the Ministry has released Rs.26.27 crore.
CRZ Activists Root For Once-Strong 'Patrol Strategy'
March 21, 2013 - www.goanewsonline.com
A weekly system of patrolling by mamlatdars and fortnightly monitoring by deputy collectors was a workable strategy to keep abreast of encroachments in CRZ areas; strengthening it would keep violators on their toes, say environmentalists.
Kerala Tourism To Launch Seaplane Project & Project Muziris By Year End
March 21, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Kerala Tourism has announced a Seaplane Project and Project Muziris, in order to enhance travel experience and add to its array of tourist sites. Introducing both projects, Nandakumar K P, Tourist Information Officer, Kerala Tourism, said, “The Seaplane Project is aimed at improving last-mile connectivity by air to destinations across the state, while Project Muziris is directed at reinstating the historical and cultural significance of the legendary port of Muziris and will house more then 25 museums to appreciate the Muziris Heritage."
Safety And Security Is The Topmost Priority Of Tourism Ministry
March 20, 2013 - pib.nic.in
Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi has expressed his deep anguish at the reported attempt to assault a British tourist in Agra. Addressing the consultative committee of his Ministry, here yesterday, he said that safety and security of tourists is the topmost priority of his Ministry.
‘Illegal’ JLR Resort In BR Hills Raises Greens’ Hackles
March 19, 2013 - www.deccanherald.com-deccanherald
Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR), a government-owned company, runs a resort in the heart of Biligiriranganath- aswamy Temple (BR) Hills, a key tiger reserve, in violation of an apex court order, earning the wrath of environmentalists.
‘Tourism Depends On Effective Portrayal Of Culture’
March 19, 2013 - www.deccanherald.com-deccanherald
He was speaking after the inauguration of national seminar on ‘Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Tourism in South India’ organised by Mahajana Tourism Development
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Congress Plays Heritage, Green And Yoga Cards
March 19, 2013 - www.deccanherald.com-deccanherald
The party, which released its manifesto on Saturday, has made these promises to the City, which is the biggest City Corporation going to polls on March 7.Congress not only wants to declare the rich green surroundings of Chamundi as a buffer zone, but it also aims to develop it on the lines of the botanical garden in Ooty.
Committee On Tourism
March 15, 2013 - pib.nic.in
An Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee (IMCCTS) has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister to facilitate resolution of Inter-Ministerial issues involved in the development of tourism in the country.
Kerala Tourism Earns Rs 21,125 Crore Revenue In 2012
March 14, 2013 - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
Kerala Tourism's total revenue, both direct and indirect, touched the Rs 21,125-crore mark in 2012, compared with Rs 19,037 crore the year before. Kerala saw 7.94 lakh foreign tourists arrive last year, as compared with 7.33 lakh in 2011.
BSRBA Flays Annual Licence Fee Hike
March 14, 2013 - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
Bihar State Restaurant and Bar Association (BSRBA) is not happy with the state government's decision to increase the annual licence hike fee more than three times. The members are of the view that the hike will have a very adverse impact on their day-to-day business, according to a TOI report.
India To Debut In Tourism Ireland's 'Global Greening' Initiative On St Patrick's Day This
March 14, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
India will for the first time participate in the annual ‘global greening’ initiative of Tourism Ireland, with the Gateway of India, Mumbai being illuminated in green on St Patrick's Day on March 17 this year.
MSRDC Invites Bids For Setting Up Theme Park On Mumbai-Pune Expressway
March 14, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) intends to set up a theme park along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway for which they have invited bids.
Asia Medical Tourism Analysis Reports India Set To Garner 30% Growth
March 13, 2013 - www.pharmabiz.com
India will receive nearly half a million medical tourists and the sector is set to garner a 30 per cent annual growth, according to Renub Research report titled "Asia Medical Tourism Analysis and Forecast to 2015”.
Kerala Tourism Earns Rs 21,125 Crore Revenue in 2012
March 13, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Kerala Tourism's total revenue, both direct and indirect, touched the Rs 21,125-crore mark in 2012, compared with Rs 19,037 crore the year before. Kerala saw 7.94 lakh foreign tourists arrive last year, as compared with 7.33 lakh in 2011.
MoTTto Launch Clean India Campaign From Varanasi Shortly
March 13, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India will soon launch the Clean India Campaign, started by MoT last year, from the Ghats of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Hotel Projects Approval Procedure To Become More Transparent From Next Month Tourism Ministe
March 11, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Minister of State with Independent Charge for Tourism, Government of India, yesterday announced an initiative to bring transparency in granting approvals for hotel projects and classification status to functioning hotels.
Tourism Minister Launches ‘Find What You Seek’ Campaign At ITB Berlin 2013
March 09, 2013 - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
In order to promote India as a year-round destination as well as a country for individual travellers, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India launched ‘Find What You Seek’ campaign at ITB Berlin 2013 in Germany. This is the second global launch of the campaign. MoT had launched the same campaign at World Travel Market (WTM) in London last year.
Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index 2013 Lists Top 140 Economies For Tourism Competitivene
March 09, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index 2013 reveals that Switzerland, Germany and Austria lead the world in terms of travel and tourism competitiveness, with Spain, the UK, the USA, France, Canada, Sweden and Singapore completing the top ten. Under the theme, Reducing Barriers to Economic Growth and Job Creation, the report assesses 140 economies based on the extent to which they are putting in place the factors and policies to make it attractive to develop the travel and tourism sector, a report in Travel Mole stated.
Skiing, F1 India’s New Pitch To Well-Heeled Tourists
March 08, 2013 - www.livemint.com
The tourism ministry wants to give India an image makeover as a destination for foreign visitors who associate the country with its ancient history and diverse culture.
Eco-Tourism Centres In Forests To Get Facelift
March 04, 2013 - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The eco-tourism centres (ETC) at forest reserves that are emerging as tourism hotspots in central Gujarat may soon go through a major facelift. Private entrepreneurs have come forward to develop these centres in partnership with the state government.
Massive IRs 87 Crore Hike In Indian Tourism Budget
February 28, 2013 - www.travel-impact-newswire.com
Ministry of Tourism,Keeping in view the importance of Tourism sector, the allocation for Ministry of Tourism in the Union Budget presented today has been hiked by Rs.87.66 crore (1 crore is 10 million).
Allocation For Tourism Hiked By 87 Crore In The Union Budget
February 28, 2013 - pib.nic.in
Keeping in view the importance of Tourism sector, the allocation for Ministry of Tourism in the Union Budget presented today has been hiked by Rs.87.66 crore. The allocation for the Ministry this year is Rs.1297.66 crore while it was Rs. 1210 crore in the Union Budget 2012-13 and Rs. 1110.96 crore in the Union Budget 2011-12.
Industries, Hotels Operating Sans Consent Under Goa State Pollution Control Board Scanner
February 27, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) has started issuing showcause notices to industries and hotels for operating without consent under the Water and Air Act. On Tuesday, out of 2,343 industries, around 150 were issued notices. Notices will also be issued to 2,624 hotels.
Most Beaches In State Lack Basic Amenities Experts
February 27, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Good road connectivity, cleanliness of beaches, proper lighting, pollution control and security are key to a tourism boost in the beach towns of the state, most of the speakers at a seminar held on Tuesday here said. They added that the role of local people and hoteliers was also important.
Rail Budget 2013 Railways Bonanza For Pilgrims, Tourists
February 27, 2013 - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The railway ministry is in talks with the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to study the feasibility of issuing visitor passes to pilgrims travelling by rail at the time of booking the ticket. Railway minister Pawan Bansal said this was being explored after the commissioning of the railway line up to Katra.
Corbett National Park’s Employees Go On Strike
February 26, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Tourism activities in Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park were paralyzed on Monday with 2000 forest employees on an indefinite strike protesting an incident on February 17 where a police officer allegedly beat a range officer with another forest employee and demanding his supension.
Goa Govt Should Concentrate Mainly On Tourism Infra TTAG
February 26, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Tourism industry stakeholders in Goa have pinned several hopes on the forthcoming budget and feel that the state government should focus more on infrastructure development which has not caught up with the increasing number of visitors to the beach destination.
Mamata Announces Rs 5 cr Tourism Circuit For Sunderbanst
February 26, 2013 - www.firstpost.com-firstpost
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said a development board would be formed for growth of tourism at Bakkhali, Namkhana, Fraserganj and Jharkhali in the Sunderbans.
'Slash Sales Tax On ATF, Rationalise Tax And Duty Structure'
February 26, 2013 - zeenews.india.com
Expressing concern over high costs afflicting the aviation and tourism sectors, travel trade and industry representatives Tuesday asked the government to slash sales tax on jet fuel and rationalise the overall tax and duty structure.
Budget 2013-14 Reduce Tax Burden To Boost Tourism Industry
February 26, 2013 - www.moneycontrol.com
"It is vital for the government to reduce the tax burden on the tourism industry if it wants to achieve the 1 percent share of the international tourist arrivals by 2016 from 0.60 percent at present" said Subhash Goyal, chairman, STIC Travel Group.
MTDC To Issue Licenses To Tour Guides
February 26, 2013 - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
In an effort to meet the demands of the tourism industry and overcome the shortage of guides in the city, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has decided to give its own licenses to guides in the state. They have also planned design courses and tie-ups with institutes like University of Mumbai, according to a report by Santosh Andhale in DNA.
Advantage Tiger Country Conference Brings Out Divergent Views
February 25, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The Advantage Tiger Country Conference held as a part of SBI Wagh Utsav 2013 brought forth divergent views on tourism and conservation of wildlife of various conservationist and authorities. The interaction gave a platform to even contradicting beliefs being shared on the same stage, which was the highlight of the event.
Morjekars Oppose Tembwada Jetty
February 25, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The villagers of Morjim have strongly opposed a proposed jetty at Tembwada in Morjim in the Chapora river apprehending losses to their traditional fishing business.
81% Indian Travellers Expecting Tourism-Friendly Budget Skyscanner
February 25, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
An independent pre-budget online poll by global travel search site Skyscanner revealed that 81 per cent of Indian travellers are hoping that India's Finance Minister announces a consumer-friendly budget that will boost travel and tourism opportunities. With the holiday season fast approaching, most Indians have started planning their annual holiday. Sixty four per cent of the respondents are planning to spend no more than Rs 20,000 on their holidays this year.
81% Indian Travellers Expecting Tourism-Friendly Budget Skyscanner
February 25, 2013 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
An independent pre-budget online poll by global travel search site Skyscanner revealed that 81 per cent of Indian travellers are hoping that India's Finance Minister announces a consumer-friendly budget that will boost travel and tourism opportunities. With the holiday season fast approaching, most Indians have started planning their annual holiday. Sixty four per cent of the respondents are planning to spend no more than Rs 20,000 on their holidays this year.
Japanese Agency To Give Loan For Wdening Two Highways
February 24, 2013 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
It's a double bonanza for Bihar. The Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) is extending loan for widening and upgrading two major highways in the Buddhist circuit, one from Patna to Dobhi via Gaya and another from Bodh Gaya to Biharsharif via Rajgir and Nalanda. The agreement for the later one is scheduled to be signed on Tuesday next in New Delhi between JICA and Bihar government.