Taj Mahal, Somnath Temple, Khajuraho among 17 sites to be developed as 'Iconic Tourist Sites'
Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism KJ Alphons said that 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country will be developed under Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project
Jul 24, 2018, 15:32 PM IST
Thailand expects 300,000 tourists from China during Lunar New Year
Thailand`s tourism body expects 300,000 visitors from China during the Lunar New Year holidays, a nearly 18 percent rise from a year ago.
Feb 05, 2018, 16:54 PM IST
Will be bridge between PM Narendra Modi and Christian community: KJ Alphons
The BJP has no plans to impose a food code or food emergency in any state including Kerala, new Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons said on Monday.
Sep 04, 2017, 18:20 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi set to be mascot of 'Incredible India' campaign
"The perception about India has changed significantly in the last two years with Prime Minister Modi visiting a host of countries during the period. So, who else could be the better face for Indian tourism than our Prime Minister," Sharma had said.
Nov 06, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Ministry, Ecotourism Society to promote sustainable tourism
The tourism ministry and the ESOI published the 'Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India' two years ago and carried it to the grassroots through advocacy workshops.
Mar 16, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
Tourism ministry launches infoline in 12 languages
The tourism ministry on Monday launched a round-the-clock toll-free infoline in 12 international languages for the benefit of both international and domestic tourists.
Feb 08, 2016, 22:08 PM IST
Incredible India website to provide 12 foreign languages to aid tourists
Aiming at world audience, the website for 'Incredible India' campaign will soon provide tourist related information in 11 languages, including Chinese, Spanish and Arabic.
Feb 07, 2016, 20:32 PM IST
Incredible India row: Manoj Tiwari calls Aamir Khan a 'traitor'
Amid ongoing controversy over the removal of actor Aamir Khan as the brand ambassador for 'Incredible India' campaign, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is learnt to have called the actor a "Deshdrohi" (traitor) during a parliamentary standing committee for tourism, culture and transport on Friday.
Jan 09, 2016, 08:54 AM IST
Amitabh Bachchan likely to be the face of Incredible India Campaign
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism Dr. Mahesh Sharma stated on Wednesday that Aamir ceases to be the face of the campaign because his contact has expired.
Jan 07, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Intolerance row: Aamir Khan removed as brand ambassador of 'Incredible India'
Aamir Khan removed as brand ambassador of 'Incredible India'
Jan 06, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Govt accepts resignation of Nehru Museum director Mahesh Rangarajan
The Union Tourism Ministry on Thursday accepted the resignation of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) chairman Mahesh Rangarajan.
Sep 17, 2015, 15:34 PM IST
ITDC appoints Umang Narula as CMD
Narula has succeeded Girish Shankar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, who also held additional charge as ITDC's Managing Director, according to release issued here.
Jun 12, 2015, 18:56 PM IST
Govt mulling to sell 8 ITDC hotels to strategic investors
Officials from Tourism Ministry and the department of disinvestment in the Finance Ministry are expected to meet soon to decide the way forward, official sources said.
Jun 01, 2015, 15:31 PM IST
E-Visa may make Visa-on-arrival redundant: Tourism Minister
Union Tourism Ministry said that the visa-on-arrival facility, which is being mulled for large number of countries might become redundant once e-visa facility is introduced.
Oct 03, 2014, 15:42 PM IST
