Tamil Nadu

The Golden Chariot, a luxury train run by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) that has recently added a new second itinerary called ‘Southern Splendour’ for its Season 3 is slated to be operational in October.

Mahé-based Air Seychelles airline that currently flies to a total of 8 destinations has now added a key Indian destination, Chennai to its network.

The Tamil Nadu government will soon set up an amusement complex for children at the island grounds in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) in a bid to woo more number of tourists from Nepal to their state has now begun campaigning in Kathmandu,

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.

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,

In order to make sure that the airlines stick to flight slots, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s Air Transport Circular will be implemented in airports at Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad from September 1st.

Chennai-based Oriental Hotels that is on a major expansion drive in South India will soon set up 2 new hotels in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) and Bengaluru (Karnataka) at the total investment of Rs. 160 crore.

Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur and Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is all set to become ‘sister cities’ as the administrations of both cities have decided to promote ties between them by entering into an agreement.

In order to ensure safety and security of tourists across Tamil Nadu, the state tourism department has now formed ‘Tourist Security Organization’, a specialized agency which will work jointly with the Tamil Nadu police department.

Chennai-based Ceebros Group that recently launched its second hotel in Chennai will further expand its position in the Indian hospitality segment

Chennai-based Oriental Hotels Ltd (OHL) is all set to expand its footprint across Southern India within the span of next 5 to 6 years.

The Chennai-based business and hospitality firm, Sabari Group will soon expand its footprint by setting up its hotel business unit in Pune, Coimbatore and Madurai.

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

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)

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

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

Tamil Nadu, famous for its ancient temples is keen to undergo an image makeover to attract leisure and adventure tourists towards its exotic beaches and other unexplored tourism spots.

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) that launched a virtual tour portal in October last year registered over 2 lakh visitors within a span of 3 months.

Tamil Nadu, a popular tourism destination of India is looking at developing various aspects of the state’s tourism to woo more number of travelers to the state.

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has plans to launch online ticket booking facilities at several key points in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu famous for its pilgrim centres like Palani, Tiruchender , Kumbakonam , Thanjavur, Kanyakuari and many other places witnessed a huge influx of visitors in the month of April and May

Singapore Airline’s subsidiary SilkAir has now introduced direct flights to Chennai-Singapore service, their sixth operation in India.

In a bid to promote ecotourism activities in Tamil Nadu, the state government has launched an ecotourism Policy on June 7th.

Chennai- based ETL Hospitality services have now been rechristened as Grand Luxe Hotels. The company that has major expansion plans in India will play a vital role in the hospitality sector.

Urbanedge Hotels, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Auromatrix Holdings with Citi Property Investors, will set up 11 properties of Aloft hotels,

Yercaud, one of the most beautiful hill-stations in Tamil Nadu will be hosting the much awaited summer festival in the third week of May.

Chennai-based Grand Luxe Hotels will be building two new lavish hotels at Pudukottai and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu with an outlay of Rs 130 crore. The company aims to tap the tourists who visit Tanjauvur and Chettinad areas in Tamilnadu. .

Singapore’s low-cost airline ‘Tiger Airways’ is going to launch flights between Singapore and Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and will be effective from November 1, 2010.

Chennai now has a Taj Mahal. As a part of the 45 day summer festival or Kodai Tiruvizha, the tourism department of Tamil Nadu has set up an artificial waterfall and a replica of the Taj Mahal on the banks of Cooum River at the entrance of Island Grou

Radisson Hotels has planned to build a new 162-room hotel in Chennai, in a bid to expand its operation in the city.

Airlines have started offering a whole range of attractive freebies to attract students travelling to the US, UK and Europe since international passenger traffic has slowed down.

Airport Authority of India will be closing the main runaway for six hours everyday from July 1 to September 15 to facilitate construction of link ways.

Choice Hotels India (CHI) opens its new hotel Quality Inn Sabari Resorts — in Kodaikanal, in association with Sabari Inn Pvt. Ltd.

The one-and-a-half century old Botanical Garden at Ooty expects to get a World Heritage Site Status by UNESCO.

Alliance Air is starting a new Chennai-Visakhapatnam-Delhi flight.