Tourism
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Kerala to boost 'cinema tourism' to popularise scenic locations with filmmaker Mani Ratnam's support
Travel | Jul 13, 2023, 12:41 PM ISTThe successful collaboration between Mani Ratnam and the Kerala government could be a game-changer for cinema tourism in India.
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Planning a trip to Kerala? Add these places to your itinerary
Travel | May 05, 2023, 07:20 PM ISTThe reputation of Kerala as "God's Own Country" is attributed to its breathtaking scenery and immaculate beaches. Huh? You are unsure of what to see first. Check out some of the locations we have provided for you, when you visit Kerala.
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India to host G20 meetings in Srinagar next month: Time to nail Pakistan's lies about J&K
India | Apr 19, 2023, 05:55 PM ISTTaking the region’s weather into account, the months of April-June have been selected as the ideal months for hosting the G20 tourism stakeholders’ meeting in Srinagar and Leh as the Valley looks most picturesque during this period.
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PM Modi addresses post-budget webinar on developing tourism in mission mode
India | Mar 03, 2023, 11:42 AM ISTPost budget webinar 2023: The post-budget webinar being organised by the Ministry of Tourism will have six breakout sessions covering the priority areas identified in the Union Budget, officials said.
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Cannes travel guide: Enjoy a relaxed vacation by the French Riviera, know tourist attractions, cost
Travel | May 19, 2022, 09:53 PM ISTCannes is an embodiment of French culture and tradition and anyone who wants to have a relaxing time must put this destination on their bucket list.
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Rajasthan Cabinet approves 'Film Tourism Promotion Policy- 2022'
India | Apr 07, 2022, 07:57 AM ISTThe policy has been launched with the aim of developing Rajasthan as a film destination.
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Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore: Full list of countries relaxing COVID norms for tourists from April
Travel | Apr 01, 2022, 07:45 AM ISTAs COVID-19 cases recede worldwide and the threat of the pandemic wanes down, more and more countries are opening their borders to tourists from across the globe. However, vaccination is mandatory and testing on arrival and quarantine are advised in some nations.
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Tourism Day: Goa, Manali to Shimla, travellers quest for destinations to make beautiful memories
Travel | Jan 25, 2022, 09:43 AM ISTTourism Day 2022: As tourists in India have started flocking to cooler destinations, the resort town of Manali continues to remain a favourite, offering gorgeous mountain views, trekking trails, and relaxing retreats.
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Indian Govt fully committed to boosting tourism potential of Meghalaya: PM Modi
India | Nov 28, 2021, 11:25 AM IST"Grateful to the people of Kongthong for this kind gesture. The Govt of India is fully committed to boosting the tourism potential of Meghalaya. And yes, have also been seen great pictures of the recent Cherry Blossom Festival in the state. Looks beautiful," PM Modi tweeted.
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Ayodhya to be biggest 'spiritual tourism' spot in the world by 2030: G Kishan Reddy
India | Nov 04, 2021, 06:50 AM ISTKishan Reddy said that lighting of 9 lakh oil lamps on the occasion of Deepotsav 2021 gave the world a message of Lord Ram's modesty.
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Festive tourism revives in Shimla after COVID-induced lockdown; toy trains fully occupied
India | Nov 02, 2021, 06:51 AM ISTCOVID-19 had affected various stakeholders of tourism, be it the travel agents, hotels, guest houses (both registered and unregistered), taxi drivers, guides, etc. Many of them even lost their jobs as the business came crashing down to zero due to the lack of movement of people, goods and services due to the pandemic.
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Bali reopens to foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
World | Oct 14, 2021, 03:44 PM ISTTourism is the main source of income on the idyllic “island of the gods” that is home to more than 4 million people, who are mainly Hindu in the mostly Muslim archipelago nation.
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International tourism may open by October 15, announcement soon: Shripad Naik
India | Oct 02, 2021, 02:06 PM ISTInternational charter flights account for a bulk of the foreign tourist footfalls to Goa.
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Haryana CM ML Khattar launches adventure sports to promote tourism
India | Sep 29, 2021, 06:25 PM ISTCM Khattar also released a brochure highlighting the key features of state's home stay policy, which aims to give tourists an excellent alternative to hotels.
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Kodaikanal reopens after relaxations in COVID guidelines
News | Aug 31, 2021, 11:19 AM ISTAnnually, tourists from all over the country visit scenic Kodaikanal in large numbers. The hill station reopened on August 30 with relaxations in COVID guidelines. Tourists thronged Silver Cascade Falls.
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Kite festival organised in Jammu to boost tourism
News | Aug 29, 2021, 10:40 AM ISTIn a bid to boost tourism, a kite festival was organised on August 28 by the Directorate of Tourism Jammu at Tawi River Front Park. A large number of participants joined the event partaking in the spirit of the festival.
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Resorts, hotels or home-stays, here's how to chose your workation destination
Travel | Aug 25, 2021, 01:07 PM ISTIf you have plans to venture into the digital nomadic life and are seeking the perfect abode, let us help you make the right choice of accommodation. If you are to work remotely, you might as well work from the hills, beaches, forests, deserts, eco farms, river camps or the scenic countryside!
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Rekindle your relationship with nature at Pemuteran village, Bali
Travel | Aug 16, 2021, 06:48 PM ISTAt Pemuteran village, you can witness the abundant marine biodiversity along the coast of the beach through snorkelling or diving. For that reason, the ocean by the beach holds plenty of astonishing underwater photo spots to capture.
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Travel and tourism sector in Goa struggle for revival after ease in COVID restrictions
News | Aug 13, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTTravel and tourism sector in Goa continues to suffer as tourist footfall remains low due to COVID pandemic. Goa Ports Minister, Michael Lobo said, "Tourists are visiting Goa with RT-PCR negative certificates. We welcome them but they have to wear mask and follow COVID protocols. We have to be careful and understand that it's a pandemic. Resorts have reopened but getting very few customers."
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Lakshadweep to develop high-end eco-tourism projects
India | Aug 01, 2021, 09:53 PM ISTA statement from the Lakshadweep administration said that it has proposed high-end eco-tourism projects in order to establish a robust base for maritime economic growth with tourism development as its core.