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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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Apex Court To Hear Plea On Jaipur Lake May 24, 2012 - Thaindian News - www.thaindian.com
The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition challenging the Rajasthan High Court’s order declaring as “illegal and void” a 99-year lease agreement for the restoration of Mansagar Lake and Jal Mahal located near Amber Fort in Jaipur.
FHRAI Chalks Out Five Year Plan
May 23, 2012 - Express Hospitality - www.expresshospitality.com
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) has chalked out its future five year plan as part of its internal strategy besides lobbying with the government of India.
Polish Couple Missing In Cauvery Adventure
May 23, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
A Polish couple is feared lost after setting out for rafting in the Cauvery about 100 km from Bangalore, in a place called Muttatti. Police said Richard Landorton, 45, and Mickel Easten, 40, began rafting from Bheemeshwari fishing camp on May 19. They asked their cab driver Shravan to wait downstream in Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu for them.
SIDBI Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha; To Enable Restaurants, Tourism Sectors To Get Loans
May 23, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The government yesterday tabled the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) (Amendment) Bill, 2012, in the Lok Sabha, allowing the tourism, restaurant, floriculture and entertainment industries to access loans from the bank.
Goa's More Than Just 'For Fun' Council
May 23, 2012 - Goa News Online - www.goanewsonline.com
The Goa Golden Jubilee Development Council wants the government to review itstourism policy promoting and showcasing the state as 'Come to Goa for fun'.
Corporation Of The City Of Panaji Tightens Waste Disposal Mechanisms
May 23, 2012 - Goa News Online - www.goanewsonline.com
The Corporation of the city of Panaji(CCP) is tightening mechanisms to ensure delivery of segregated waste by around 400 hotels and eateries in the city to improve the quality of incoming waste for disposal, sources said.
Northeast Tourism To Get A Boost
May 22, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The northeast is going to have an exclusive masterplan for tourism soon.
The ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has taken the up the initiative for this purpose with the ministry of tourism and respective state governments for implementation of the masterplan.
Odisha To Develop Sanctuary Tourism In Bhitarkanika, Satkosia, Similipal
May 22, 2012 - The Orissa Diary - www.orissadiary.com
Odisha Government to develop Sanctuary Tourism in Bhitarkanika, Satkosia and Similipal.
Airport Authority Of India To Develop 225 Airports By 2020
May 21, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
With an aim to operationalise 225 airports across the country by 2020, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has asked all state governments to prepare plans and create inventory of airports, helipads or even unused airstrips which they want to develop and upgrade.
Bihar To Develop Tourism Sector: Deputy Chief Minister
May 21, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Bihar government will put in place infrastructure at various tourist places in the state to boost its overall economy, Sushil Kumar Modi, Deputy Chief Minister, Govt of Bihar said recently, according to a PTI report.
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation To Impart Training To 1L People In Tourism Sector
May 21, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) will train as many as one lakh workers in the organized and unorganized sectors related to tourism.
Oceanarium Project Set For First Dive
May 21, 2012 - Express Buzz - expressbuzz.com
The preliminary works of the much-talked about Oceanarium project, which is expected to give Kerala a prominent position in the marine tourism sector of the country, is all set to begin by August this year.
‘Clean India’ Campaign Takes Off At Qutub Minar
May 20, 2012 - Thaindian News - www.thaindian.com
A “Clean India” Campaign was begun Sunday at the capital’s landmark Qutub Minar.
“Since the Qutub Minar gets as many as 25,000 footfalls on a weekend, second only to the Taj Mahal, we decided to start the campaign here.
Goa Tourism Policy May Lose Its ‘Fun’
May 20, 2012 - Thaindian News - www.thaindian.com
A zero draft of the ‘Goa 2035 - Vision and Road map’ submitted to the Goa government by a high-profile advisory council has rapped tourism officials for recklessly promoting a policy showcasing Goa as only a “fun” place.
Fixing Corbett: Where To Begin
May 19, 2012 - Tehelka - www.tehelka.com
GOING BY the widespread response from readers, the complexity and the scale of the mess at Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR), as exposed by last week’s investigation (Corbett. Now, On Sale, 12 May), has demoralised many. Yet, it is very much possible to fix accountability and reclaim CTR. Consider:
10-Year Tax Holiday For New Hotels In Rural Areas Of Himachal Pradesh
May 19, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Himachal Pradesh government yesterday announced a ten-year tax holiday for all new hotel projects coming up in the state’s tribal districts and other remote areas.
Tourism Ministry Asks States To Rationalise Tax Structure To Boost Tourism
May 19, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Ministry of Tourism has advised both state governments and Union Territories to rationalise taxes for the growth of the tourism sector in the country.
MoT Launches ‘Incredible Tiffin’ Campaign
May 18, 2012 - Hospitality Biz India - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
The flavour of India captured through its food is the next big idea in tourism, with the local Indian 'dabba' going glam, under a project that seeks to showcase the variety in the country's cuisine as well as attract tourists.
Resorts, Homestays Endanger Wildlife In Uttara Kannada
May 18, 2012 - Deccan Herald - www.deccanherald.com
But it appears to have come at the cost of the wildlife. The homestays and resorts mushrooming in the forest areas, as part of the initiative, seem to have scared the wild animals away from their habitats.
State Government To Focus On Palace And Temple Tours
May 18, 2012 - The Hindu - www.thehindu.com
Tamil Nadu Tourism will focus on FAM (familiarisation), farm and palace and temple (PAT) tours with the objective of attracting more tourists into the State and making them to stay longer.
Tadoba Tiger Reserve To Open New Tourism Route In Buffer Areas
May 17, 2012 - Hospitality Biz India - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
In a move that is sure to ease some tourist pressure from the near-saturated Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra, the administration of TATR has decided to open a new route for tourists in its buffer areas.
Major Projects Get Rejected For Not Getting Environmental Impact Assessment Nod
May 16, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Ever since the coastal regulation zone (CRZ 2011) came into effect, major projects in Kochi have had to undergo the tough task of getting the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, which has led to many projects being rejected by the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority.
SC Sets Up Panel To Look Into Proliferating Home Stays In Lakshadweep
May 16, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Expressing concern over the alleged environmental imbalance caused by over exploitation of tourism potential in the tiny islands of Lakshadweep, the Supreme Court has set up a six-member committee headed by a retired apex court judge to examine the desirability of allowing "home stay" huts there.
Tourist Arrivals In Kerala Cross 1-cr Mark In 2011
May 16, 2012 - The Hindu Business Line - www.thehindubusinessline.com
Over one crore tourists are estimated to have visited Kerala during 2011, according to the Tourism Minister, Mr A. P. Anil Kumar.
ILLEGAL RESORTS Mushroom In Eco Belt
May 16, 2012 - Times of India - www.lite.epaper.timesofindia.com
No ecology, only economics: thats the bare truth about the many resorts that have mushroomed around the wildlife reserves in the state.
Jammu & Kashmir May Have An Eco-Tourism Development Board Soon
May 16, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Jammu & Kashmir Environment Department has pushed a proposal to the government for constituting a J&K Eco-Tourism Board to recommend measures and identify potential sites for promotion of Eco-Tourism in the state.
New Environment Ministry Guidelines May Restrict Tourism In Core Areas Of Tiger Reserves
May 16, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Environment Ministry is all set to inform the Supreme Court this week that tourism activity inside core areas of tiger reserves would be prohibited as per its new guidelines.
Goa Tourism Department Gives Initial Approval For Floating Hotel On Mandovi River
May 16, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
In a bid to draw high-end tourists to Goa, the next tourist season will see the first non-casino vessel function on the Mandovi River.
Environment Ministry Favours Tiger Safari In Buffer Zones
May 15, 2012 - Down To Earth - www.downtoearth.org.in
Not withstanding the risk tourism might cause to the big cat, the Centre is planning to promote tiger safari in the buffer zones of the tiger reserves.
Lakshadweep Resorts Come Under SC Scrutiny
May 15, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Allegations of violation of coastal regulation zone by resorts in Lakshadweep should be looked into by a five-member committee, the Supreme Court has ordered.
Vision-2030 To Reshape Kochi Into A Global Kochi
May 15, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
With Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) planning new projects to elevate Kochi to a global city, the preliminary discussions on its Vision-2030 have begun.
World Living Beyond Its Resources, Summit Off-Track: WWF
May 15, 2012 - Reuters - www.in.reuters.com
Unless the world addresses the problem, by 2030 even two planet Earths would not be enough to sustain human activity, WWF said, launching its "Living Planet Report 2012", a biennial audit of the world's environment and biodiversity - the number of plant and animal species.
Assam Tourism To Develop Infrastructure In Guwahati To Boost Tourism
May 15, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) will develop tourism infrastructure in Guwahati to give a boost to inbound visitor numbers.
On The Scent Of A Tiger
May 15, 2012 - Deccan Herald - www.deccanherald.com
With the State Forest Department worried about the safety of the spillover population of Nagarhole’s tigers, the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary adjacent to it seems to be the answer to the problems at Nagarhole.a
Tourists Need Some Expert Help Here
May 15, 2012 - The Hindu - www.thehindu.com
On an average, Tipu Sultan's summer palace on Albert Victor Road in Chamarajpet here gets more than 300 visitors daily. The elegant wooden structure impresses but what would make the experience more meaningful is someone to tell them more about it.
MEHAIR To Launch Seaplane Services In Goa, AP And Maharashtra Post Monsoon
May 14, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
Maritime Energy Heli AIR Services Pvt. Ltd. (MEHAIR), which launched India’s first seaplane service in the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands in January 2011, plans to expand operations to Goa, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Maharashtra.
Notices On Seafront Business Concerns
May 13, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The high court has issued notices to both the state and Central governments as well as to several star hotels and big business houses with property on the Visakhapatnam beachfront, asking them to explain why they think no action should be taken against them for destroying the ecology.
Now, Go Boating In Bannerghatta Park
May 13, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Those on a safari at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) can now take a boat ride in the middle of the forest, with the Zoo Authority of Karnataka planning to introduce boating in the BBP on the lines of Karanji Lake in Mysore.
Corbett. Now, On Sale
May 12, 2012 - Tehelka - www.tehelka.com
WITH ABUNDANCE come consequences. Corbett tiger reserve (CTR) has the world’s highest density of tigers. The last all-India census in 2010 estimated 18 tigers per 100 sq km here. It also has the highest concentration of tourist resorts found anywhere around a forest.
Govt To Disband Tourist Security Force
May 12, 2012 - Goa News Online - www.goanewsonline.com
The state government has decided to scrap the state Tourist Security Force as well as Industrial Security Force. The same would now be disbanded.
CEC Seeks Report On Sprouting Of Resorts In Forest Reserves
May 11, 2012 - The Hindu - www.thehindu.com
Seeking a report on the mushrooming of resorts and other activities in the reserve forests in five districts of the State, the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) issued notice to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in Bangalore on Thursday.
Citizen's To Have Say In Goa's Roadmap Soon
May 11, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The draft report of the 'Goa 2035' vision document was approved on Thursday by members of the Golden Jubilee Development Council in the presence of chief minister Manohar Parrikar.
MoT Sanctions Rs 121.17 Crore In Five Years To Odisha
May 11, 2012 - Hospitality Biz India - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India has sanctioned Rs 121.17 crore (upto 31.12.2011) during the last five years to the Government of Odisha, for various tourism related projects.
MP Govt Wants To Lease Forest Patches To Private Tour Operators
May 11, 2012 - The Times Of India - articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
After demanding that the core of tiger reserves be opened to tourism, the Madhya Pradesh government has mooted another controversial proposal, to lease out large tracts of reserved forest lands to private tourism operators.
Tourism At Odisha Sanctuary Falls Prey To Maoists
May 11, 2012 - Thaindian News - www.thaindian.com
It is home to over 30 tigers and many more leopards. But Odisha’s Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary is still failing to attract wildlife enthusiasts and tourists due to the fear of Maoists, say forest officials.
Maharashtra Joins International Council Of Tourism Partners As New Destination Member
May 11, 2012 - Travel Biz Monitor - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced recently that Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has joined as its first member from India, according to a release.
Difficulties Faced By Tourists At Gateway Of India
May 10, 2012 - Press Information Bureau - pib.nic.in
In view of the difficulties faced by tourists in boarding and de-boarding the ships from Gateway of India of Mumbai to Elephanta and Alibag (Mandwa), the State Government of Maharashtra is proposing to set up two floating jetties near the Gateway of India to improve embarkation and dis-embarkation facilities for tourist visiting Elephanta, Alibag and other places.
FDI In Tourism Projects
May 10, 2012 - Press Information Bureau - pib.nic.in
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed for the development of tourism projects in the country. Hotel and Tourism sector is declared as high priority sector and FDI upto 100%, under the automatic route is permitted in ‘Hotels & Tourism Sector’, subject to applicable laws/regulations, security and other conditionalties.
Funds Flow For Odisha Tourism: FDI In Tourism & Medical Tourism In Country To Generate More Revenue
May 10, 2012 - The Orissa Diary - www.orissadiary.com
The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs.121.17 crore (upto 31.12.2011) during the last five years to the Government of Odisha, for various tourism related projects. This was said by the Sultan Ahmed Minister of State for Tourism in a written reply to MP Rama Chandra Khuntia in Rajya Sabha today.
Illegal Tourism Thrives At Dandeli
May 10, 2012 - Deccan Herald - www.deccanherald.com
Many people had complained of illegal tourism and wildlife trade being run by a farmer residing near Dandeliappa temple where the ACF was killed when he objected to tourists feeding crocodiles on the banks of River Kali.