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Madhya Pradesh to develop ecotourism destinations: Organizes Ecotourism Mart
Sat, Mar 12 2011 01:15 AM
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) is all set to organize a 'National Ecotourism Mart' in April 2012 in Bhopal with the express object of developing Madhya Pradesh as an attractive ecotourism destination. First of its kind in the state... 
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San Francisco the number one US city to visit
Tue, Feb 08 2011 12:10 AM
San Fransisco is the number one city to visit in the United States according to a survey conducted by Conde Nast Traveller among its readers. More than 25000 readers participated in the annual Readers' Choice Survey of 2010, and voted the city for the 18th consecutive year, a true accomplishment for any destination... Click to Read
Goa all set for International Travel Mart 2010
Sun, Sep 19 2010 02:47 PM
Mixing business with pleasure can only happen in the most idyllic of locations. In India the perfect place for that is Goa with its sandy beaches and relaxed ambiance. Come October 14, the Tourism department of Goa plans to conduct the International Travel Mart 2010 which will showcase Goa and its... Click to Read
India's first Marina opened in Kochi
Fri, Jun 04 2010 12:43 PM
Providing a big boost for tourism in Kerala, India's first full fledged Marina opened in Kochi on 24 April, 2010. It was inaugurated by the central Defence Minister, Mr. A K Antony in a splendid function presided over by the Minister for Tourism, Kerala, Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan... Click to Read
Kaziranga and Manas tourist circuit to come up in Assam
Sun, Mar 28 2010 03:23 PM
In a move to increase tourist footfalls in the state, the Assam Government has planned major tourism schemes. The main one is to create a tourist circuit connecting the Kaziranga National Park and the Manas Tiger reserve with a 50 crore budget... Click to Read
ITC Mughal, Agra bags the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award
Sun, Mar 07 2010 10:03 PM
ITC Mughal,Agra, winner of the Aga Khan Award has another feather in its cap. In the recently held Wild Asia Tourism Awards it won the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award. The ITC beat big hotels in the Industry like the Shangrila, Six Senses... Click to Read
Buddhist Heritage site to come up in Gujarat
Mon, Jan 18 2010 11:56 PM
Plans are on for a Buddhist Heritage site in Gujarat. The state government proposes to develop a site that will include the museum that belongs to the Archeology Department of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. This museum contains a precious casket... Click to Read
Burj Dubai unveiled, gets renamed as
Burj Khalifa
Tue, Jan 05 2010 11:06 AM
The world’s tallest skyscraper was unveiled in Dubai on Monday, 4 January 2010, by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's ruler, in a grand glitzy ceremony. Fireworks tore into the night-sky announcing the opening of the $1.5 billion Burj Dubai... Click to Read
Start Cruising- Louis Cruises officially launched in Kochi
Mon, Dec 07 2009 11:03 PM
MV Aquamarine, the first international cruise ship to homeport in India was officially launched by Kumari Selja, Minister for Tourism in Kochi. Now Indians can enjoy the wonders of cruising the high seas in an international luxury liner. The cruise ship can carry... Click to Read
Google to promote Kerala tourism
Fri, Nov 26 2009 10:40 PM
Kerala Tourism has joined hands with Google to promote tourism in the state. This is a never before agreement where a global search engine has tied up with the tourism board of a state. Google will now promote Kerala through banner advertisements and the official... Click to Read
Goa declared the top tourist destination in India
Wed, Oct 14 2009 12:57 AM
Goa has been proved the ‘traveller’s paradise of India’ again. After a survey that took place across 11 cities of India, Goa Tourism was honoured with The Economic Times and Travel Agents Association of India Travel Award in the category of India's Top Rated ... Click to Read
Singapore Tourism Board woos Indians with an India specific homepage
Sat, Dec 18 2010 09:15 PM
In a bid to increase tourists from India and market Singapore tourism beyond its Tier I cities, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) unveiled an India specific homepage in its website www.yoursingapore.com and announced its new marketing brand... Click to Read
Kerala Tourism website wins the prestigious 'PATA Gold Award 2010'
Thu, Sep 02 2010 03:36 PM
Kerala Tourism's travel site www.keralatourism.org has been selected for the prestigious 'PATA Gold Award 2010' for the best travel website from among 200 entries of 80 organisations and individuals worldwide. The award, given to honour industry stakeholders... Click to Read
Indian tourists opt for Malaysia and Singapore over Thailand this year
Wed, Aug 25 2010 10:53 PM
Singapore and Malaysia had never seen so many Indian tourists as it did now. Although they were already quite popular with Indian tourists, this summer the flow attained huge proportions. Due to the volcanic eruptions in Europe and the political unrest in Thailand... Click to Read
Africa Calling- JetEscapes introduces 3 packages to South Africa
Wed, July 15 2010 12:11 PM
Indian travellers can now visit South Africa with 3 fantastic packages created exclusively for them. JetEscapes, the travel subsidiary of Jet Airways has introduced the South African Escapes, SunCity Getaways and Kruger Getaways following the launch of direct flights... Click to Read
Indian senior citizens can now travel free on the Irish rail
Sun, Mar 28 2010 03:21 PM
See the emerald isle on Irish rail free of cost! Its good news for senior citizens who wants to visit Ireland from India. They can travel free of cost on the Irish rail using the Golden Trekker Pass. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, Brian Cowen... Click to Read
Rajdhani Express wrapped in exotic images of Kerala
Fri, Jan 29 2010 11:41 PM
Picturesque sceneries of Kerala will now entice travellers from all over India. In an innovative attempt at tourism promotion, Kerala Tourism has wrapped the 17 carriages of Nizamuddin- Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani express in exotic images of Kerala... Click to Read
Hotelicopter: A cruise in the sky
Mon, Jan 18 2010 11:55 PM
A shiatsu massage, a tanning bed, and a glorious soak in the jacuzz i- all this while up in the sky!!! Hotelicopter will be the world’s first flying hotel that will give guests the unique experience of a cruise in the sky. A giant leap for man in the field of aviation... Click to Read
JetPrivilege joins hands with TripAdvisor for a unique deal
Mon, Dec 21 2009 09:21 AM
Jet Airways' JetPrivilege, India's largest frequent flyer programme, has entered into a partnership with TripAdvisor , the world's largest and most popular travel community with unbiased information from real travelers on destinations, hotels, attractions... Click to Read
Road shows to promote Jammu and Kashmir tourism
Mon, Dec 07 2009 11:01 PM
The beautiful land of Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up to receive new visitors and the Department of Tourism of the state has come up with a new imitative to promote tourism in the state. Road shows will be organised in cities like Bhopal, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru... Click to Read
VisitBritian Imagine Liverpool Carnival in New Delhi
Sun, Nov 01 2009 04:45 PM
VisitBritian cultural extravaganza called ‘Imagine Liverpool’ will commence on November 1, 2009 at Select City Walk, New Delhi. An effort to attract Indian tourists to Liverpool, the carnival will focus on the history, culture, heritage, sports and other attractions... Click to Read
Handicrafts Fair Shilpotsav at Ram Lila Ground
Sun, Nov 01 2009 04:40 PM
Good news for all arts and crafts enthusiasts as Shilpotsav 2009 has started in Noida. The exhibition which showcases exquisite handicrafts and artworks is held at Ram Lila Ground of Noida stadium. Over 200 artisans and craftsmen from all around the country... Click to Read
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