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Gujarat has added yet another feather to its tourism cap by holding first ever tourism conclave in its state organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Gujarat

India’s hospitality chain, Gandhinagar Hotels has now entered into management tie-up agreement with reputable brand named "Fortune" a Subsidiary of ITC Limited (Welcome group).

The Bihar State Tourism Development of Corporation (BSTDC) will soon be signing a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Assam-based Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN) for launching a river cruise in the Ganga

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) that regulates the Indian travel industry is all geared up to launch its own E-distribution application titled ‘System One’ in the month of September in New Delhi.

Further, the state cabinet has announced to offer freebies, including '8 crore seat occupancy for its officials and cent percent compensation on value added tax on ATF (Aviation Trubine Fuel)

Kerala-based Thomas Hotels and Resorts that operates hotels, villas and resorts is keen to expand its footprint by setting up new properties in Munnar and Mararikulam , Kerala.

The Andhra Pradesh government in a bid to promote its state as a popular tourism destination has now roped in badminton star, Saina Nehwal as its new brand ambassador.

The world’s leading hotel manager, Accor has major expansion plans in India as it plans to operate 90 hotels by 2015 by investing a total amount of $150 million.

Gurgaon’s ‘Best Western Country Club’ has been awarded the ‘Excellence in Quality’ award for the year 2010 from the World’s largest hotel chain, Best Western International.

The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) in collaboration with the District Administration will soon launch an exclusive ‘Go Camping 2010’, event in Madhya Pradesh (MP) by October.

In a bid to develop Assam, the state government has now decided to give a complete makeover to tourism infrastructure by the end of 2010 and for this purpose the centre has now approved a grant of Rs. 123 crore.

In order to enhance Bihar’s tourism prospects, the state government has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Archaeological Society of India to develop sites of tourist

ndian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), one of Asia’s largest and finest hotel companies that currently operate 12,000 rooms across the globe under various brands, is aiming to increase its hotel rooms

Jaipur’s popular tourism spot, 'Jal Mahal' will now be thrown open to the public from the first week of October after undergoing heritage restoration, conservation and new designing from the Jal Mahal Resorts Pvt Ltd (JMRPL).

India’s hospitality firm, Sayaji Hotels, is all geared up to launch a new property near Van Vihar in Bhopal by September 2012

Tamil Nadu that boasts of well-renowned religious spots like Brihadeshwara temple, Vardaraja temple, Meenakshi temple and others has now been declared as favourite destination of foreign tourists.

Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF), is all set to kick start in Ahmedabad on August 20th at Gujarat University Exhibition Hall.

WelcomHeritage that operates a chain of heritage hotels in India is all set to foray into Orissa by the end of this year.

Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of Indian hotel industry will soon host the second edition of Hoteliers’ Conclave in New Delhi at Taj Palace Hotel on August 24th and 25th, respectively.

The strategic National Highway-22 (NH), which connects Manali town in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, has been reopened for light vehicles after it was closed due to landslides

Himachal Pradesh government is all geared up to provide week-long free hospitality including boarding and lodging in any of its hotels in the state to the world-record holders of all the nations during the upcoming CWG

The sixth edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) organized by the state's tourism trade in association with the government, is all set to kick start from September 23rd in Bolgatty Palace, Cochin.

Goa is all set to rope in the famous Konkani singer, Lorna Cordeiro, as the part of state’s tourism itinerary in a bid to woo music-loving tourists.

Thanjavur‘s famous Brahadishwara Temple also popularly known as the ‘Big Temple’ has turned 1000 years and to mark the 1000th year of existence of the grand structure,

Mercure, the mid-scale brand of Accor Hospitality which had unveiled its first hotel in Bengaluru in 2009, recently opened its third property ‘Mercure Lavasa’ in Maharashtra.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) that has introduced various initiatives in the state’s tourism sector like ‘Har Gaon Ki Kahani’, operation of deluxe tourist coaches

Chitrakoot falls located in the Bastar district, Chhattisgarh state will soon be equipped with light and sound show from the state tourism department.

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) that runs special tour packages to various destinations in the state recently organized a road show in Jaipur city along with the stakeholders in the sector.

The JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi, at the International Airport, will be operational by 2012.

Mumbai’s luxurious property, Grand Sarovar Premiere has been adjudged as ‘Hotel of the Year’ at Sarovar Hotels 16th Annual Meet, which was held at Hometel Chandigarh.

Gujarat has chalked out plans to invest Rs 48,000 crore in the state tourism sector by 2020

Indian Hotel Company Ltd (IHCL’s) flagship property in South Mumbai, The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai is all set to open its Palace Wing on 15th August.

The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ashok Chavan who was addressing the delegates at the recently held Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)

Madhya Pradesh (MP) is getting all geared up to develop at least one ecospot in every district in an attempt to popularize the relatively new concept of eco tourism.

India’s leading hospitality company, The Claridges Hotels and Resorts has unveiled ‘The Claridges Club’ - a premium guest loyalty programme that offers a host of benefits and privileges to its members.

North Goa is all set welcome another five-star hotel that is slated to open on August 14th. ‘Resort Rio’, the first venture of Goa-based Riverside Resorts & Holiday Homes in the hospitality scene

The first edition of Commonwealth International Travel Mart (CITM) will be held at Hotel The Ashok, International Convention Centre from August 26- 28.

The Karnataka government is all geared up to introduce a night wildlife safari at the Bannerghatta national park by investing about Rs 178 crore.

The Goa government in a bid to fillip the state’s tourism has now designed a multi-pronged campaign which is bound to woo the affluent Indian youth.

Central Railway (CR), one of the premier passenger carrying systems amongst all Indian Railways (IR) will be adding 5 more coaches to the Nagpur-Mumbai-Nagpur Duronto Express from August 15th.

Mussoorie’s famous heritage boutique property ‘Ilbert Manor’ that had previously undergone a facelift has resumed its operations completely and now thrown open to guests.

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory authority, under the Ministry of Railways, is looking forward to set up multi-functional complexes (MFC) at railway stations

In a bid to promote sustainable tourism in India, all stakeholders in the Indian tourism sector have decided to adopt ‘Sustainable Tourism Criteria’.

India is all set to expand its railway network with Bangladesh in an attempt to enhance the connectivity between the 2 countries.

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) which regulates the Indian travel industry has announced the winners of the second edition of TAAI Travel Awards held at Taj Lands End.

RCI, one of the global leaders in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands has added a new property

Mumbai’s 5 star hotel, The Orchid which also happens to be Asia’s first five-star ecotel hotel, has been recently awarded with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2010 in London.

Imphal’s ‘The Classic Hotel’ has now been recognized as a ‘Three-Star Category Hotel’ by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India .

In order to woo more number of tourists from Orissa to Kerala, the Kerala Tourism Department organized a partnership meet on August 4th in Bhubaneshwar

According to a joint study carried out by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Yes Bank, India’s travel and tourism sector is likely to hire over 40 lakh people