Tourism

Budget 2022: Travel agents body TAAI seeks 'One India One Tourism' approach in Budget

Besides, the Association has sought bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the ambit of GST to make air travel more viable for all stakeholders as well as extension of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS).

Jan 22, 2022, 19:43 PM IST

Budget 2022 Growth Booster: What are the expectations of tourism sector from upcoming budget?

What are the expectations of the tourism sector from the upcoming budget and what steps are necessary to take the hospitality sector forward?

Jan 21, 2022, 19:02 PM IST

Kashmir witnesses highest tourist footfall of decade, hotels and huts in Gulmarg jam-packed

This year 6,40,000 tourists have visited Kashmir till December 25.

Dec 27, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

Gulmarg packed with tourists as Kashmir Valley receives fresh snowfall

In the month of November, 1lakh 3 thousand tourists have visited Kashmir and its first time in last seven years when such large record number of tourists have visited Kashmir. 

Dec 07, 2021, 16:33 PM IST

Indian Railways to start 180 ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains to boost tourism: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The minister said that the Railways has identified 3033 coaches for the purpose and has invited applications for taking over the operation of the new train service. 

Nov 23, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

Fully-vaccinated Indians to have quarantine-free travel in Singapore from November 29

Travellers under the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) are not subject to stay-home notice on arrival. Instead, they will be required to produce a negative pre-departure test taken within two days prior to departure and undergo an on-arrival PCR test

Nov 15, 2021, 23:51 PM IST

Tourists throng Kashmir as autumn turns the Valley red

The red leaves cover the landscape of Kashmir valley like a carpet. The Nishat Garden, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are full of Tourists taking pictures in these breathtakingly beautiful locations. The scenes these tourists have only seen in Bollywood movies. 

Nov 15, 2021, 19:51 PM IST

Tourism revives in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is keen to ensure a vibrant winter tourism season in the valley. Chief Secretary A K Mehta has urged the officials to provide round-the-clock power supply to the famous resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

Nov 12, 2021, 12:32 PM IST

Special discount on Diwali in Kashmir increases tourist inflow in autumn

This discount is being given as a Diwali gift. And Kashmir tourism is picking up in the Autumn season after years due to these offers.

Nov 01, 2021, 20:28 PM IST

Goa wants 'rich tourists' not the ones who 'consume drugs', says state Tourism Minister

The Minister said the BJP-led government in Goa is "completely against drugs".

Oct 20, 2021, 11:28 AM IST

Good news for tourists! Bali likely to welcome international travellers from October

Amid a constant decline in the country`s number of new Covid-19 cases, Indonesia may open up Bali for tourists from countries where COVID is in check

Sep 18, 2021, 20:26 PM IST

Big initiative: Indian Railways plans to spread rail-based tourism

According to the Railways Ministry, the proposed model would have the leasing of coaches as per the desired configuration of interested parties.

Sep 12, 2021, 09:01 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh to launch helicopter taxi service to facilitate tourism, check details

Official sources said that the service will ensure tourists reach destinations and return the same day.

Sep 04, 2021, 18:20 PM IST

Meghalaya to welcome tourists from September 1; colleges, schools from class IX-XII to also resume

Fully vaccinated tousrists will be allowed to visit the state, while negative COVID test reports, conducted 72 hours before arrival in the state, will be mandatory for those who received the first dose of vaccines

Aug 27, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan named as Uttarakhand's brand ambassador for Art, Tourism, and Culture

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced Indian Idol 2021 winner Pawandeep Rajan as the state's Art, Tourism, and Culture brand ambassador.

Aug 25, 2021, 21:27 PM IST

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from August 21

After being closed for over a year, the Taj Mahal will open doors to visitors who want to explore the marble monument under moonlight from August 21.

Aug 20, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

Series of landslides caused by incessant rainfall further affect tourism in Himachal Pradesh

"COVID-19 is a key reason why the tourism sector has been affected adversely ever since it started in March 2020. When you talk about Kangra, there are stations like Beed, Dharamshala with a lot of foreign tourist visitors. But COVID hit that as well," said the District Tourism Officer.

Aug 07, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

Kashmir’s famous houseboats on brink of getting lost forever, locals seek government support

The locals said that a huge number of repair requests are pending with the government for the restoration of these houseboats.

Jul 12, 2021, 16:58 PM IST

Manali to punish maskless tourists, Rs 5000 fine or 8 days in jail for flouting COVID norms

In the last few days, the police have recovered about Rs 3 lakh from tourists.

Jul 08, 2021, 20:30 PM IST