BPCL to set up refuelling facility at Shillong airport
September 5th, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Sep 5 (IANS) Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) wants to set up a refuelling facility at Shillong airport, says Meghalaya Transport Minister Abu Taher Mondal.Formerly known as Umroi airport, ... Read more...
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Mexico’s tourism activity grows
August 15th, 2012 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Aug 15 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's tourism activity grew 3.9 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2011, thanks to strong demand for ... Read more...
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Spain welcomed six mn foreign tourists
July 24th, 2012 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 24 (IANS/EFE) Spain welcomed some 6 million foreign tourists in June, 4.7 percent more than during the same month last year.The figures are based on the survey of ... Read more...
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Sun shines on Goa’s tourism industry amidst monsoon rage (Business Feature)
June 26th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, June 26 (IANS) The warm sun may have gone into a slumber and monsoon winds and rain may be sweeping across Goa's beaches, but the cash registers in the ... Read more...
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Omar wants to develop Kargil as a tourist destination
June 9th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, June 9 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday emphasized the need to develop Kargil, the second most important town in Ladakh as a tourism and sports ... Read more...
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Sachin, Waugh, Deepika to be Kerala Tourism ambassadors?
May 7th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 7 (IANS) Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh, actress Deepika Padukone, and footballer Didier Drogba are possible names being considered as goodwill ambassadors for promoting Kerala Tourism ... Read more...
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Foreign tourist arrivals in Himachal doubles in 5 years
March 11th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The number of foreign tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh has doubled in the past five years, the state govenment said Sunday."The number of the international travelers ... Read more...
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Kerala chosen best tourism destination second year running
February 18th, 2012 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) For the second year running, Kerala has been rated as the best tourist destination in India by a Nielsen survey.The survey, conducted by Nielsen for Outlook ... Read more...
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Kerala best tourist destination, shows survey
February 18th, 2012 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) For the second year running, Kerala has been rated the best tourist destination in the country, according to a survey.The survey says: "Kerala topping the list ... Read more...
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Meghalaya waives aviation fuel tax to encourage flights
February 13th, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Feb 13 (IANS) Meghalaya has waived off tax on aviation fuel to encourage airlines to operate from Shillong airport, increasing connectivity and getting more tourists to the northeastern state, ... Read more...
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Brand Kerala shines at Spanish tourism fair
January 24th, 2012 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) Visitors were swept off their feet as Kerala Tourism unfolded its mesmerising grandeur at the just-concluded International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2012 in Spain, with visitors ... Read more...
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British sub-centre in Kerala to boost tourism
January 19th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) The British deputy high commission is all set to open a sub-centre here to give a boost to trade and tourism, says a Kerala official, with ... Read more...
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Beaches, babes, bikinis..here’s India Resort Fashion Week (Curtain raiser)
December 6th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 6 (IANS) Resort wear might have a niche market in the country, but the rules of the game are set to soon change with inaugural edition of India ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka boosts tourism via street spice food festival
October 28th, 2011 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Oct 28 (IANS) One of the popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka's tourism calendar, "World Spice Food Festival" kicked off along a Colombo street Friday.Started in 2005, "World Spice ... Read more...
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Tourist arrivals in Spain go up
October 25th, 2011 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, Oct 25 (IANS/EFE) Spain welcomed 6 million international tourists in September, an increase of 9.2 percent over the same month last year, the government said Monday.Industry, Tourism and Trade ... Read more...
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‘Focus on social media to get more tourists’
October 22nd, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 22 (IANS) The 'Incredible India' campaign, a branding exercise by the tourism ministry to create a distinctive identity for the country, must be "reinvented", a tourism ... Read more...
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Gandhi souvenirs outlet opened at Mumbai airport
October 2nd, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) For the first time, souvenirs dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi will be available at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport as part of a special corporate initiative, an ... Read more...
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Chhattisgarh unveils plan to boost tourism
September 15th, 2011 - 11:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh tourism department Thursday unveiled a plan to boost tourism in the state to encash its diverse natural flora and fauna, cultural treasures and ... Read more...
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Panaji eyes Nice facelift to become tourist friendly
June 7th, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, June 7 (IANS) For that exotic French Riviera experience, all you would soon need to do is step onto the streets of Panaji.Goa Tourism is in talks with civic ... Read more...
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Zambia to earn over $400 mn from tourism
May 31st, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Lusaka, May 31 (IANS) Zambia, home to the spectacular Victoria Falls, expects to earn about $412 million this year from tourism, President Rupiah Banda has said.Banda said the prospect for ... Read more...
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Affordable rooms, better infrastructure will boost tourism: FICCI
April 14th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Creating quality and affordable accommodation in all states, making available travel websites in foreign languages and setting up infrastructure will ensure greater tourism inflow in ... Read more...
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Bikinis back in Goa tourism campaigns
April 11th, 2011 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 11 (IANS) A year after Goa banished bikinis from its tourism promotion campaigns, the attractive two-piece swimwear is back to entice the international tourists to the state's famed ... Read more...
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Mumbai gateway for international narcotics trade
March 26th, 2011 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Mumbai remains the most important gateway for the international drug trafficking business in which a large number of Nigerians and east African nationals are involved, ... Read more...
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Indian art, culture and cuisine on display in three-day Abu Dhabi fest
February 19th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Abu Dhabi, Feb 19(ANI): A three-day cultural and entertainment event is being organized at Abu Dhabi's Indian Social and Cultural Centre (ISC) to give a glimpse of Indian art, culture and cuisine ... Read more...
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Surajkund fair, a major draw for art and craft lovers
February 9th, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
By Maryam YasminNew Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The 25th Surajkund Crafts Mela is proving to be major attraction for art and craft lovers, besides international tourists.Organised jointly by the Union Tourism Ministry ... Read more...
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Hitler’s exhibition in Berlin extended due to throngs of visitors
January 7th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 7 (ANI): The first post World War II exhibition dedicated to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler has been extended by three weeks due to throngs of visitors.More than 170,000 people have ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton Museum: To become a national historic site
December 16th, 2010 - 8:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dec 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bill Clinton’s first home which has been turned into a museum will be opened to the public as a national historic site on the first day of ... Read more...
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Gulmarg’s Gondola service resumes in Kashmir Valley
November 27th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
By Parvaz ButtGulmarg, Nov.27 (ANI): 'Gondola' or cable car services have resumed in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg district following an end to widespread protests and unrest in the Valley.Gondola ride, which covers ... Read more...
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Goa urges Krishna to hasten tourist visa processing
November 10th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 10 (IANS) Worried about stringent visa norms resulting in long-haul European tourists dropping Goa from their itinerary, the state government has knocked at the door of External Affairs Minister S.M. ... Read more...
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After Obamas visit, Mani Bhavan expects tourism boost
November 7th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) US President Barack Obama is the first high-profile international visitor to set foot in the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya in the last 50 years and ... Read more...
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Crowds may elude Obama in Mumbai
November 2nd, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Crowds may elude US President Barack Obama who will be in Mumbai for over 24 hours Saturday and Sunday, officials said.The world's most powerful leader will touch ... Read more...
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Chandigarh to hold north-east crafts mela
October 26th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) With the theme of north-east India, the 'Chandigarh National Crafts Mela' kick-started here Tuesday amidst much fanfare and beating of drums.Chandigarh administrator and Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil ... Read more...
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Oprah Winfrey to endorse Aboriginal art
October 26th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 26 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey will use her celebrity status to promote a stunning collection of Aboriginal rock art, witnessed by only a few non-indigenous people, during her Australian tour.Preparations ... Read more...
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Shooting incident may affect international tourists’ arrival for CWG, says Vijay Goel
September 19th, 2010 - 10:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep.19 (ANI): Condemning the shooting incident that occurred near Jama Masjid mosque here on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Kumar Goel on Saturday apprehended that the incident could ... Read more...
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Northeast India to be theme of Chandigarh’s crafts fair
September 10th, 2010 - 11:16 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 10 (IANS) Northeast India will be the theme of the second Chandigarh National Crafts Mela (fair) to be held at the Kalagram complex here from Oct 26 to Nov 4.
The ... Read more...
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