Page 9 - Indian Tourism
Taking tourism to greater heights
The decision of the GST Council to slash tax on room rates for hotels across price-points is a sign of better things to come
 "Taking tourism to greater heights")
States rebrand offbeat destinations to fit a contemporary travel wish list
Even as the political drumbeat on domestic tourism gets louder, state tourism departments go offbeat and experiential with the pitch
 "States rebrand offbeat destinations to fit a contemporary travel wish list")
Japan joins a band of Asian countries to tap into Indian tourism market
Japan, Korea, Taiwan edge their way into the country's travel calendar, target tourists with food, culture and adventure
 "Japan joins a band of Asian countries to tap into Indian tourism market")
Making India incredible
Indian tourism needs infrastructure and security upgrades
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Govt's big push to attract tourists: One-month e-visa at flexible charges
High visa charges is one reason that makes India less attractive to tourists and so the fee is being reduced to increase footfalls and foreign exchange receipts
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Great Indian journey: How many people travelled within country and where?
Bihar was a favourite among foreign tourists, presumably because of the Buddhist pilgrimage spots in the state
 "Great Indian journey: How many people travelled within country and where?")
Union Budget 2019 says 17 iconic places to be developed for tourists
The fiance minister also said the RBI will get regulation authority of housing finance sector
 "Union Budget 2019 says 17 iconic places to be developed for tourists")
India's faltering tourism industry
Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?
