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To help people easily locate the areas, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has undertaken the initiative to install elegant directional signboards across the twin cities, Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

The visitors attending Commonwealth Games (CWG) events can now avail a free metro ride with Games tickets. With 10 of 11 Games venues — Games Village, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,

Kerala’s Wayanad Tourism Organisation (WTO), an autonomous body jointly formed by hoteliers, activity partners and Ayurveda service providers of Wayanad aims to tap the domestic leisure tourism

Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district has got a Tourist Information Center (TIC) that will now provide information and assistance to the tourists, both domestic and international.

The first government website on one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal was finally unveiled on 22nd July by Uttar Pradesh’s director general of tourism and secretary tourism.

In a bid to attract more number of visitors, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) along with Pune-based Offbeat Destinations has launched a special tour titled 'Asa Ha Maharashtra

According to the joint survey conducted by the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Yes Bank, Indian tourism industry is all set to boom and become the second largest employer

In a bid to provide excellent air connectivity in the North-East region, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken up the initiative to upgrade the Agartala airport to an international airport.

Assam that has over 1,000 lush green tea gardens will be turned into a hotspot for tea tourism as the government is taking various steps to take tea tourism to great heights.

In an attempt to draw more number of domestic and foreign tourists to its state, Chandigarh is planning to set up special thematic parks and unique night tourism in the near future.

Puducherry, one of the most popular destinations in South India is expecting an increase of 20 per cent in tourist arrivals, this year.

Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi, the luxurious hotel located in the heart of Pune city will now focus on the travel trade fraternity to attract more number of guests.

Pune’s first international economy hotel ‘Ibis Pune’ that is all geared up to upgrade its facilities in a huge way registered an occupancy rate of 32 per cent from January - June.

India’s well-known hospitality group, Clarks Inn Group of Hotels is on a major expansion mode as it plans to open at least 100 hotels within the span of next 5 years.

India’s Aamod brand that operates under Tarangan Leisure is all set to create a national chain of high quality boutique resorts in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand. Aamod made its foray recently

Global hotel chain, Swisshotel & Resorts made its debut in the Indian hospitality sector by opening its first property ‘Swissôtel Kolkata Neotia Vista’ in Kolkata.

Chennai-based Rural Tourism Network Enterprise (RTNE), an online platform that allows users to book accommodation in rural travel destinations of India is soon going to launch a Global Distribution System (GDS)

Goa’s Mhadei and Netravali wildlife sanctuaries has now got separate ranges as the state government has created new ranges for the 2 sanctuaries

ENIT-Italian State Tourist Board has launched a training programme for Indian travel agents that will kick start in the month of October, this year in Mumbai and Delhi.

Assam’s Dima Hasao district will soon undergo a makeover and would be turned into a tourist spot as the district’s autonomous council has recently submitted Rs 100-crore master plan to Dispur

Mizoram will soon be getting a Tourism lodge near Serlui B Hydel Project as the state’s tourism minister, Pu S. Hiato, announced that the proposal to construct is being sent to the Central Ministry for approval.

India´s first "Elephant Village" in the northern state of Rajasthan was recently unveiled by Rajasthan tourism minister Bina Kak.

The Union Tourism Ministry in India that is expecting a large influx of tourists during the Commonwealth Games (CWG) has decided to develop and market the “Golden Triangle” tour in an effective way

India’s Orissa state famous for its temples and heritage sites witnessed a total of 1.31 lakh foreign tourists in the past 3 years leading to the contribution of Rs 358.21 crore to the Orissa

‘Novetel Mumbai Juhi Beach’ that is located in the heart of Mumbai city is all set to get Serena Spa, a spa brand from serene spa Pvt Ltd (SSPL) on July 25th.

India’s luxury brand hotel group, Hotel Leelaventure Ltd, has posted 786 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 9.24 crore for the Quarter One (Q1) period of this year

The bus services between Himachal Pradesh’s Manali town and Leh in Jammu and Kashmir that were halted due to heavy snowfall have resumed its operations after a long gap of 6 months.

The Bihar State government sponsored ‘Bihar Foundation’ will soon launch a comprehensive website ‘Unbelievable Bihar’ to reflect the changing faces of the state as well as its cultural heritage

India’s capital, Delhi is all geared up to start 'hop-on, hop-off' bus service starting from September 15th.

Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) and Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to promote tourism and attract more number of visitors to their respective states.

Pandaw Cruises India Pvt. Ltd that operates a river cruise between Kolkata and Varanasi on National Waterways I route will be introducing shorter cruise itineraries from May, next year.

Aloft Hotels, the mid-scale economy brand of global hospitality major Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc has opened a new hotel property in Chennai.

Chemchi district in Sikkim is all set to get an eco and adventure centre that will be constructed at a total cost of Rs. 4.94 crore.

The 3rd edition of International Hospitality Fair (IHF) to be organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and supported by Tourism Ministry, Government of India will kick start from October

n a bid to highlight the challenges faced by the travel and tourism industry, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) which regulates the travel industry, has decided to present a White Paper

To make the visa process easier for Indian tourists, the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has instructed the Immigration.

Foreign tourists will now be able to explore and climb the 104 restricted Himalayan peaks on the Indian side of Kashmir (mostly in the Ladakh mountain range) for the Indian government has given its nod to open peaks for expeditions.

Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) Limited, an eco tourism arm of Karnataka tourism that had participated at the Asian International Luxury Travel Mart (ALTM) in Shanghai in the month of June has received tremendous response

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) has launched a daylong tour to Vemulawada, Dharmapuri and Kondagattu in Karimnagar district from Hyderabad, beginnning 7:00 am and ending at 9:30 pm.

India that is fast becoming the most favoured destination among travellers witnessed a total of 26. 32 lakh foreign tourist arrivals between January- June compared to 23.76 lakh in the same period.

Chennai-based Grand Luxe Hotels that runs the luxurious ‘Heritage Madurai’ in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu has major expansion plans

According to some of the sources from Karnataka tourism department, the districts like Gulbarga, Bidar , Bijapur have good tourism potential and the packages will manly target these places.

Keeping in view the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG), the Haryana government has decided to provide all the tourists especially foreigners with the camp site facilities

Karnataka’s eco-tourism company Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR) that currently runs 13 eco and wildlife resorts at state’s exotic locations will be soon launching a dstinctive concept called ‘Jungle Camps and Trails’, the first-of-its-kind in Karnataka

Kanpur’s famous Nana Rao Memorial Park which holds historical significance of the revolt of 1857 will now be turned into a hot tourist spot by the Government of India.

Delhi-based Jaksons Developers Pvt Ltd (JDPL) is all set to make its foray into the Indian hospitality sector by opening its first property that is currently under construction in New Delhi.

ndia’s finest chain of heritage hotels, WelcomHeritage has collaborated with Delhi-based SpiceJet, to offer discounts on stay for passengers in the SpiceJet Privilege Pass Programme.

Big Street, the OOH (Out Of Home) arm of India’s Reliance Broadcast Network has clinched 2 projects from Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation( DTTDC)

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has started Manali - Leh deluxe bus service for the tourist season, this year.

India’s premier hotel chain, Sarovar Hotels is all set to open 2 new hotel properties in Gujarat by December.