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Priority for tourism through development of Banavasi: Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that by taking up the overall development of the historic Banavasi, yatra and historic tourism will be given importance

Himachal govt approves setting up of eight heliports in 2023: Officals

The Himachal Pradesh government has given clearance for setting up of eight heliports in different districts of the state this year and work for their construction will start soon, officials said on Monday. The decision of the state government is aimed at promoting tourism and giving a boost to its economy, officials said. Deputy Commissioners have selected land for the construction of heliports in six districts and Pawan Hans will start the consultancy work related to the heliport from March 1, an official spokesman said. He said the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) were being sent to the Centre for getting funds. The Centre will allocate the budget to the state for the construction of the heliport as per prescribed parameters. Presently, out of five heliports in the state, three are being used commercially. There is a plan to build a heliport in each district, but considering the high potential of tourism in tribal areas, more than one heliport will be built in those areas. Heli

OYO asks govt to probe FHRAI's 'illegally-run' executive committee

Claims committee's actions hurting small hotel owners; constant friction with organised players discouraging SMEs and entrepreneurs from moving ahead with the times and with technology

Goa Tourism Accelerator lets start ups rethink sector with innovations

Solutions for queue management for museums and other sites to an Artificial Intelligence-based one-stop initiative that provides the best travel experience are among the various ways start ups are rethinking tourism as part of the Goa Tourism Accelerator programme that started in the coastal state on Friday. It has been jointly initiated by Goa Tourism and Start Up incubator Forum for Incubation Innovation Research and Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) at Don Bosco Campus in Fatorda in South Goa. A total of 13 start ups working in areas waste management, customer experience, new payment solutions, mobility and sustainability are taking part, one of the organisers said. Goa Public Service Commission chairperson Jose Manual Noronha, who inaugurated the programme, said technology-based solutions must be found out for the environment and waste if tourism is to get a boost. While young entrepreneur Harshvardhan Ample introduced predicting analytics and process automation for global hospitality

Record surge in tourism in J-K, politicians also enjoying in Kashmir: Reddy

After a "record surge" in tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, some politicians are also having a leisure time in Kashmir and other parts of the Union Territory, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering at an event here, without naming anyone. Recently, videos of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi skiing in Gulmarg in north Kashmir, and he and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra enjoying a ride on a snow scooter there went viral on social media. "After Independence, the tourism footfall in Jammu and Kashmir has seen a record surge. If we look at figures for one year, in 2022, it was about 1.8 crore tourists in J&K," the Union tourism minister said. Reddy said earlier there were "hardly any tourists", but today some politicians are "also playing there" and having a leisure time in Srinagar and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir. "It is a good thing, people must go, it is part of our India. That is the situation today, people are eager to visit

Renewed focus on tourism in Rajasthan to drive economic growth

The Budget has proposed to set up more meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibition centres in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer

Global meet on Tourism Technology to be held in Kerala on February 24

Kerala will host the 4th edition of the International Conference on Tourism Technology (ICTT) here, highlighting the role and potential of technology, social media and smartphone apps in the growth of travel and hospitality industry. The Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI), with the support of Kerala Tourism, would organise the event here on February 24. ATTOI President Vinod C S said the ICTT 2023 will provide a valuable platform for industry professionals and experts in India to come together to share knowledge, network and discuss the latest trends and developments in tourism online marketing. A major objective of the conference is to keep the industry updated on the latest regulations, standards and best practices related to the use of technology in tourism. Such a conference can be particularly important for the tourism industry as technology plays an increasingly critical role in how people plan, book, and experience travel, he noted. "It can provide ..

Urgent need to allocate special budget to improve tourist places in Shimla

There is an urgent need to allocate a special budget for improving the existing tourist places in and around Shimla, the Tourism Industry Stakeholders Association (TISHA) said in a release here today."The stay of tourists in Shimla has decreased to one day. The decrease in stay of tourists and steep fall in inflow of the tourists in Shimla is a matter of great concern, " TISHA President Mohinder Seth said in a release."There is an urgent need to allocate a special budget for improving the existing tourist places in & around Shimla, to create wayside amenities on the highways and for publicity of tourist activities available in and around every tourist destination of Himachal," he said in the release.The existing places of tourist interest in Shimla are very old and require additional tourist attractions and activities to hold the tourist in Shimla for additional two to three days, the release said."Creation of parkings exclusively for tourists in every cluster of hotels. The ...

PM Modi, HM Shah say renovation of 350-yr-old Goa temple to boost tourism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have congratulated the Goa government on the renovation of the historic Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple and said it will deepen the youth's connect with spiritual traditions and boost tourism in the state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday inaugurated the refurbished temple, which was constructed by warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj more than three centuries ago at Narve village in North Goa district, 35 km from capital Panaji. The Goa state Archives and Archaeology Department has refurbished the temple. Prime Minister Modi in a tweet on on Saturday said, The renovated Shree Saptakoteshwar Devasthan, Narve, Bicholim will deepen the connect of our youth with our spiritual traditions. It will also further boost tourism in Goa. Union minister Shah also congratulated the Goa government on the reopening of the historic temple after renovation. "After being attacked by multiple invaders, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Foreign tourist footfall now 75% of pre-pandemic level: Tourism min Reddy

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said the footfall of foreign tourists in India has reached 75 per cent level of what it was in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The minister hoped that by December 2023, the footfall of foreign tourists would not only return to pre-pandemic level, the country would also register a record number of tourists. Reddy was speaking after inaugurating the 30th edition of the South Asia's Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE), being held from February 9 to 11, at the India Expo Mart and Centre in Greater Noida. The number of domestic tourists within the country is also on a rise. For example, Jammu and Kashmir had record number of tourists which was not seen ever earlier. Similarly, foreign tourists have reached 75 per cent of what it was in 2019 before Covid, he said. Australian tourists have come to India in numbers more than it was in 2019, while the number of tourists from the US has reached 85 per cent of the

ISRO conducts initial trials of human space mission crew module recovery

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Navy carried out initial recovery trials of the crew module as a part of the former's human space mission tests

Pawan Hans services launched in 4 sectors in Assam, aims to boost tourism

Central PSU Pawan Hans Ltd on Wednesday launched its helicopter services for several sectors connecting four major cities in Assam, with an aim at boosting tourism in the northeastern state, a senior official said. The service will be available on the Dibrugarh-Jorhat-Tezpur-Guwahati-Tezpur-Jorhat-Dibrugarh routes for three days a week, he said. The chopper service provider has entered into an agreement with the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) to operate in these sectors. "Pleased to sign MoU with Pawan Hans Ltd on behalf of ATDC for its chopper services started from today connecting 4 sectors in Assam under RCS UDAN. Initiative will certainly going to boost tourism sector," ATDC Managing Director Padmapani Borah wrote on Twitter. Pawan Hans has been awarded 86 routes under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) in six states. "Today's launch is part of the first phase of the programme, another official said. Subsequently, the services will be expanded to neighbouring ..

Govt needs to complement intent with concrete roadmap to boost tourism

In order to attract more international tourists, India must increase investment and leverage public-private partnership models in healthcare at a faster pace

Budget 2023: Tour operators in Himachal demand packages to revive industry

Travel agents and transporters said they were expecting low-interest rates on loans for tourism business

Rajasthan govt plans circuit-based masterplan to strengthen tourism infra

The focus will be on cleanliness and hygiene at tourist destinations

Joshimath in focus, all you must know about Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra

While the challenge to rehabilitate and redevelop the town remains, some fear that with Joshimath, India will lose a key gateway to the Char Dham Yatra

Cruise tourism will unlock river economy: Modi launches 'MV Ganga Vilas'

Government planning initiatives to develop inland waterways across country, he says

Kerala selected as one of the 52 places to visit in 2023 by New York Times

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took it to twitter and said it was recognition of the approach towards community tourism

52 days in luxury: World's longest river cruise sets off on maiden voyage

The cruise, operated by Antara Luxury River Cruises, will visit 50 tourist spots, including world heritage sites, national parks, river ghats, and major cities

Feast & fest: Odisha goes all out for Hockey World Cup that begins Jan 13

State's biggest cultural extravaganza to coincide with tournament that is expected to increase tourism by 70%