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Indian tourism ministry goes digital

Indian tourism ministry goes digital

September 5, 2017

A new tourism website is being launched and it could revolutionise the way people travel to and within India.

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Australia records maximum Indian visits from Maharashtra

Australia records maximum Indian visits from Maharashtra

August 24, 2017

On grounds of a positive response that Australia recently received from Indian tourists, the country is now expecting around 300,000 Indian visitors by 2020.

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Booming domestic and international tourism in India

Booming domestic and international tourism in India

June 30, 2017

India, a booming sector in tourism worldwide, has witnessed a significant rise in the growth rate of Foreign Tourist Arrivals, opening up newer avenues in trade opportunities and cooperation in the international market.

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Go Mumbai to Goa on the new high speed train

Go Mumbai to Goa on the new high speed train

May 29, 2017

Travel from Mumbai to Goa now made fast and state-of-art ! In a first, the Indian Railways has introduced a high speed train which will run from the western Indian city to the popular coastal state.

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World Tourism Forum unveils top 100 tourism companies

World Tourism Forum unveils top 100 tourism companies

February 13, 2017

The World Tourism Forum achieved a first by announcing the top 100 companies in the global travel & tourism industry at a press conference before the 'World Tourism Forum Global Meeting', which will take place at Istanbul Congress Centre (ICC) on February 16-18.

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Union Budget 2017: Ends remain loose for the tourism sector

Union Budget 2017: Ends remain loose for the tourism sector

February 1, 2017

While India recuperates from the recent demonetisation drive, the most affected sector in the country - travel and tourism expected good tidings from the Union Budget.

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A road-trip for a rugged escape

A road-trip for a rugged escape

December 24, 2016

Set your motors in motion and gear up for this getaway to a heritage style property built in a raw landscape and get ready for a trip of explorations, adventures and star-gazing.

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Goa Tourism goes 100 pc cashless

Goa Tourism goes 100 pc cashless

December 3, 2016

While experts expressed apprehensions about tourism economy getting hurt following the demonetisation in India, Goa Tourism becomes the first government organisation to adopt 100 pc cashless transactions.

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India perks up e-visa policy to allure global travellers

India perks up e-visa policy to allure global travellers

December 2, 2016

Looking to advance medical tourism and allure more business travellers, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday extended the scope of e-tourist visa to incorporate purposes such as short-term medical trips, business excursions and meetings.

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A slice of Hollywood for Indian travellers in Dubai

A slice of Hollywood for Indian travellers in Dubai

December 1, 2016

The Indian audience, enchanted by the storylines, the entertainment aspects, the actions or the thrills and the innovation in Hollywood films, can now literally jump into the big screen action at Motiongate Dubai.

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Jordan allures Indian travellers with ancient accounts

Jordan allures Indian travellers with ancient accounts

November 22, 2016

An ancient tomb with fascinating oil frescoes on the walls of the chamber was discovered in Jordan in the northern town of Beit Ras and the news is enough to excite a flock of story seekers from India.

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10 reasons to attend WTM London 2016

10 reasons to attend WTM London 2016

October 17, 2016

The World Travel Market is set to open gates in less than three weeks from now and there are certain reasons that make this edition a must-visit travel phenomenon. For India, motives are even more optimistic than ever before.

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