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Inbound: Industry Response Inadequate; Tourism Needs a More realistic Mission, says CAPA report
CAPA India, in association with PATA India Chapter has released an extensive report on the […]
Tourism set to gain as airlines make a comeback to Aurangabad; industry eyes more rail connect
As Air India and SpiceJet make a comeback to Aurangabad, linking Udaipur to the city, […]
Ministry of Tourism rolls out a flexible visa fee structure eyeing higher FTAs into India
Addressing a long-standing concern of the tourism industry, the MoT has decided to introduce a […]
Naveen Kundu shows the way; donates INR 10 lakhs to a slain soldier’s family
Naveen Kundu, CEO and Managing Director, Mercury Travels, recently donated a sum of INR ten […]
UP’s focus on developing infra in the eastern region could positively impact religious, spiritual tourism
It is true that religious and spiritual centres in the eastern UP region are major […]
Madhya Pradesh’s two-pronged strategy: new segments and an invigorated industry outreach
The central state of India has been a major driver of tourism in the country, […]
How a grander Surajkund International Crafts Mela is patronising artisans, attracting footfalls
There is no doubt that the Surajkund International Crafts Fair has assumed a critical role […]
Tourism a significant employer in Gujarat, poised to grow, says Vipul Mitra
A converge of several factors, such as a steady growth on the domestic front, the […]
Destination Araku pitches for a premium experiential status
The second edition of the recently concluded International Hot-Air Balloon Festival at Araku Valley (130 […]
Industry insiders bat for roping in commerce ministry, focus on the Far East
Senior industry stakeholders suggested various measures, including a focus on the Far East market, bringing […]
Niches, thematic experiences emerging favorites for the new-age traveller, says Karan Anand
Cox & Kings has rolled out a culinary-based offering named ‘Tour to Feast’. It seeks […]
Speakers line-up revealed for The Jaipur Literary Festival 2019
Set to take place between 24-28 January 2019, the annual high noon of literature will […]
Kerala Tourism ticks all boxes to woo tourists, post-floods
The pall of gloom that had descended on Kerala’s globally famed tourism and hospitality industry […]
Dubbed as India’s largest integrated tourism location, ‘Bhorer Alo’ inaugurated in West Bengal
This could well be the shot in the arm that the West Bengal tourism has […]
Golf tourism in the spotlight in J&K with PHD Golf conclave and tournament
Golf once again took centerstage in the valley as government and private stakeholders deliberated challenges […]
Decoding the Taj conundrum
The Taj Mahal has been in news for all the wrong reasons. The Supreme Court […]
Domestic traffic driving tourism in Leh, steep airfares dent MICE footfalls
Leisure and adventure tourism in Leh is going strong and remains unaffected by the situation […]
Another chance for Lakshadweep, with 12 islands set to open
This one we have heard before, in fact, many times before, that we have our […]
Madame Tussauds a complete family experience, needs govt.’s support in outreach, says Director Anshul Jain
Anshul Jain, GM and Director, Merlin Entertainment shared that locals, from the entire NCR region, […]
Kerala: No Nipah fallout, focus on domestic, says Director Tourism
Despite the Nipah virus scare, tourism remains intact in Kerala. The medical emergency has been […]
Strong MICE traffic, strengthening air-connect favourably positioning Indore
Indore hospitality market is witnessing steady demand from corporate travellers, mostly domestic, thanks to its […]
Time for Kerala to look at Oriental Asia as a new source market: Xu Jing, UNWTO
The quantum Kerala Tourism’s success in the near future was going to be intrinsically linked […]
GOI moots a big push for tourism in Arunachal Pradesh
In a bid to drive tourism in distant locales of Arunachal Pradesh, in proximity to […]
“Delhi as a World-Class Global Tourist City”: Insiders bat for institutional framework, concerted effort by stakeholders
The session titled “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City” saw serious deliberations on positioning […]
Despite odds, Kerala’s tourism story remains intact in 2017
2017 has turned out to be a good year for Kerala’s tourism as the state […]
More engagements for guests, air-connect needed to muscle up Agra’s wedding inbound
The wedding segment remains an important peg of the larger tourism bouquet. A handful of […]
Telangana kickstarts cruise tours Krishna River; seeks to tap ample water resources
Telangana Tourism has been on an overdrive to add more diversity to its tourism assets. […]
Principle of TourismFirst in action as local community to plant 3 lakh trees in Gulmarg
We have always believed that community participation and ethical and sustainable measures are critical to […]
Eyeing product diversification, Goa pushes for Avi-tourism
Goa, famed for its sun-soaked beaches, has also been steadily attracting nature aficionados who seek […]
Focus on water tourism: MP to develop islands in Narmada backwaters, says CM Shivraj Singh
In the case of Madhya Pradesh, certainly, the concept of ‘tourism first’ as a principle […]
Boost in religious tourism in Rajasthan likely as airport in Ajmer gets operational
In what may come as an important development in strengthening religious and spiritual tourism footfalls […]
Tourism in Lahaul-Spiti set for an upswing as Rohtang tunnel to be operationalised soon
Lahaul-Spiti is a pristine tourism destination and attract hordes of tourists, domestic and international. Though, […]
Hollywood, fashion icons come to Delhi, at Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Delhi is bringing together global icons and legends, whose wax figure will join […]
Deputy CM proposes advisory board for Delhi Tourism
In an event held some time ago in the capital, Deputy CM, Manish Sisodia spoke […]
PM to inaugurate major projects in Varanasi, move to boost tourism in the city
Due to the aligned agendas of the state and the central government, Varanasi should witness […]
Environmental ministry clears expo centre in Dwarka, to be South Asia’s biggest
The capital is finally set to begin work on the International Exhibition-Cum-Convention centre in Dwarka, […]
J&K CM visits Indo-Pak border, bats to boost border tourism
Jammu, Aug 7 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today visited Indo-Pak international […]
A separate convention cell comprising of all stakeholders could reap major benefits for the MICE sector: Ashish Vyas
TourismFirst spoke to Ashish Vyas, GM, Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center about the future of […]
Tamil Nadu, Kerala received highest foreign tourist footfall in 2016.
Tamil Nadu received the highest footfall of foreign tourists in 2016, followed by Kerala, across […]
Gondola incident a natural calamity; media outreach to be launched soon, says Mahmood Shah
Gulmarg was in news recently because of an unfortunate Gondola tragedy. Despite the ‘freak’ accident […]
There is so much more to Darjeeling’s tourism than just Darjeeling itself
At a time when Darjeeling is in news for not so good reasons, Peshwa Acharya, […]
Andhra presents its case as the Best kept Secret among Indian destinations
Srikant Nagulapalli, Secretary Tourism, Andhra Pradesh was recently at India Tourism Summit as the partner […]
Investors Summit showcased Jharkhand’s tourism potential, says director tourism
Jharkhand is endowed with nature, rich cultural heritage, religious places of worships and elements of […]
Andhra Pradesh showcases Amaravati Global Music and Dance Festival
The inaugural edition of the Amaravati Global Music and Dance Festival was launched at Amaravati […]
Will continue to position Lakshadweep as a high-end low volume destination, says Administrator
Despite the underlying fear that some of the South East Asian countries could be posing […]
GTDC eyeing to develop coastal circuits under Swadesh Darshan, says Nikhil Desai
Nikhil Desai, Managing Director, Goa Tourism Development Corporation, in an exclusive interview to TF, outlined […]
J&K Tourism in aggressive mode to promote business this winter, starts with a people first approach
There is a perceptible thaw in the mood in the Valley. After months of closure […]
Andhra Pradesh: Will leverage the ‘unexplored’ quotient; seeks investments
The newly formed Andhra Pradesh has ushered new opportunities for investment into tourism and hospitality, […]
Lack of airport infrastructure biggest challenge to ‘Make in India’: Kapil Kaul
The biggest hurdle to the successful implementation of ‘Make in India’ was the lack of […]
New ad campaign will celebrate the uniqueness of Delhi’s experiences on offer: Kapil Mishra
Delhi tourism will be in the top gear in coming months, as it intends to […]
Rural development and tourism are two sides of the same coin, says S K Misra
Padma Bhushan S K Misra has been a towering figure of the tourism sector for […]
Vijay Mankotia moots ‘Himalayan States Council’ to expedite infra development
Instead of ad-hoc solutions to address imminent issues, there is a pressing need for a […]
Infusing the art of story-telling could help connect products around heritage to masses
India’s diverse heritage, perhaps, does not receives the adulation by communities and travellers as it […]
Maharashtra gears up to host country’s first SAARC Tourism Summit in Aurangabad
Maharashtra’s tourism landscape is set to get a major booster dose in coming months. The […]
India’s Silicon Valley set for a 7300 crore makeover
Bengaluru, India’s answer to Silicon Valley, grapples with serious deficit of infrastructure. Worsening traffic and […]
TN needs a larger vision; ban on alcohol will impact revenue, say industry insiders
As CM Jayalalitha takes over the reins of TN one more time, hotel industry is […]
MPSTDC rolls out attractive offers, incentives to bolster tourism and infra
MPSTDC, in a recent presentation, has highlighted plethora of investment opportunities in the state. With […]
Kapil Mishra assures of stronger marketing and synergy in efforts
Speaking recently to a select group of stakeholders, detailing some key undertakings of the Delhi […]
CM Kejriwal bats for a long-term vision for Delhi tourism, expects industry to lead with ideas and innovation
Arvind Kejriwal donned the listener’s hat, as a select group of industry stakeholders met with […]
Liquor ban in Bihar translates into Nepal’s gain as liquor tourism gains momentum
Bihar government’s recent directive of imposing a blanket ban on alcohol has turned the fortunes […]
‘The China Story’ that never happened for India
France recently received over 66 million tourists making it one of the most visited destinations […]
Goa way beyond just beach tourism; weddings, adventure new major tourist engagements: Nikhil Desai
Strong focus on diversification of source markets, and the success of e-visa is helping Goa […]
In travel industry, disruption is the new normal
According to Ankur Bhatia, Director, Amadeus India, striking the right balance between technological changes and […]
Farooq Shah back as Secretary Tourism; reiterates commitment to developing tourism in J&K
Farooq Shah – who has previously served as the MD, JKTDC; MD, J&K Cable Car […]
AAP government’s second budget paves way for pushing ‘Brand Delhi’
About a month back, Delhi tourism minister Kapil Mishra had promised that the AAP government’s second […]
Stakeholders moot comprehensive roadmap for sustainable wildlife tourism
As TOFT brought together top resort and hotel owners who have strived to inculcate best […]
Rs.20,000 cr commitment for Maharastra tourism at ‘Make in India’ summit
The investment MoUs signed by Maharastra Tourism at the recently held “Make in India” summit […]
2016-17 will witness transformation of Delhi tourism: Kapil Mishra
According to Delhi Tourism Minister, the forthcoming state budget will mark the beginning of a […]
Lavasa demonstrates the power of new cities, says CEO Rajiv Duggal
Lavasa’s ascent as a tourist destination underlines the power of creating new infrastructure and is […]
High-altitude lakes may emerge as the next big draw for J&K tourism
J&K’s tourism product has been growing steadily for some time now. It is centered around […]
J&K set to intensify tourism through monthly festivals, informs Secretary Shah
As J&K launched a road show, in the capital recently, Secretary Farooq Shah said that […]
Kurukshetra to be brought on world tourism map, assures Haryana CM
Haryana is pinning its hope in Krishna Circuit to revive its tourism fortune. It is […]
Looking beyond Russia; diversifying through adventure activities, says Nikhil Desai
As the Russian influx sees a major drop in volume, Goa is eyeing newer markets […]
Niche segments take off in Madhya Pradesh with launch of Jal Mahotsav
The state has unveiled an annual festival which aims to promote water based tourism, besides […]
Foray will benefit tourism in J&K; signifies change in market perception, says K B Kachru
Calling Carlson Rezidor’s move into J&K a significant step forward in signalling changing times in the valley, […]
Uttarakhand will emerge as a tourism powerhouse: Harish Rawat
In his inaugural address at the recently held Tehri Cultural Festival & Investors Meet, the […]
Aim to host 5 million tourists in J&K in the coming 5 years: Secretary (Tourism)
Farooq Shah has donned many hats in his illustrious career. Having served as the Director, […]
“We can double our arrival numbers in next four years”
Immediately after briefing a gathering of investors at Tehri Lake on the occasion of Tehri […]
‘Bottom-up’ approach must to mainstream new destinations: NatGeo achiever
As NatGeo brought together achievers, as a part of the Mission Explorer, to celebrate their […]
Tehri master plan for tourism to be ready by March: Uttarkhand CM Rawat
The chief minister of Uttrakhand has assured all possible assistance to the investors’ community to […]
Save craftsmen for conservation efforts to remain alive, contends Ratish Nanda
Speaking at the LILA PRISM lecture series, Ratish Nanda calls the takeover of heritage maintenance […]
Build upon India’s uniqueness; revisit its symbols, says Aman Nath
India has a unique continuity of time and space – which needs to be pushed […]
Andhra bets big with Amaravati; on course to an unprecedented infra boom
A.P’s new capital Amaravati is an ambitious undertaking that may well become India’s smartest capital. […]
Outgoing Bihar minister says visibility and infrastructure our achievements
Javed Iqbal Ansari can be credited for kick-starting some long-stalled projects, apart from delving into […]
Hope for resurrection of unique village of temples in Jharkhand, at last
Maluti village, suffering from administrative apathy for decades, could well bounce back as a major […]
Experiential tourism is reviving art, generating employment at the grassroots: Sowmya
A more aware and connected traveler, today, seeks to interact with local communities, understand art, […]
‘Digital India’ gets a mega push as tech-giants back PM’s pitch
PM’s pet projects got a major shot in the arm with Microsoft and Google coming […]
Madhya Pradesh Tourism to invite bids for land parcels
MP tourism is all set to kickstart the process of involving private sector in adding […]
Rajasthan Tourism: Ready to up the ante with night tourism products
Rajasthan Tourism has unveiled a set of new measures to push its growth momentum. And […]
Tourism must coexist and grow in Harmony with Nature
Environmental concerns and the issue of developing niche tourism products like coastal, wildlife, adventure, etc. […]
We intend to diversify our tourism products, says Bihar Tourism Minister
Dr. Javed Iqbal Ansari seemed relaxed and confident of his achievements as the tourism minister […]
Number One position is based on total recall of a destination
Ashwani Lohani, an Indian Railway officer, has worked earlier in Madhya Pradesh Tourism, also had […]
Perception plays spoilsport to Kashmir tourism: Naeem Akhtar, state Education Minister
In Srinagar recently, TourismFirst met with Naeem Akhtar, PDP spokesperson and presently Minister for Education […]
Tremors on Top : Crises of the Hill Station
Crumbling infrastructure is beginning to impact locals and therefore tourists as well. Water has become […]
J&K Tourism gets ready for a busy summer season
Tourism is coming back to Kashmir Valley with improving perceptions of the ground reality, post […]
Private air taxi operator to connect major destinations within MP
In order to augment air connectivity within the state, the Madhya Pradesh government has awarded […]
Gurgaon: All round growth is creating a world class destination
Gurgaon as a destination has little to do with the traditional concept of tourism, if […]
India at Hannover: A Major Boost to Tourism
Make in India is a major national program that is designed to transform India into […]
East-Asian connectivity push augurs well for the Northeast
India’s connectivity with the East Asian countries can be a win-win proposition for the region […]
Assam seeks private participation to create niche products
Even as the tag of ‘paradise unexplored’ continues to hold its ground for the country’s […]
NAMO’s magic working on tourism circuit targeting his hometown
Naming tourism circuits on historical personalities has not been an uncommon trend in the world […]
Chilika Lake to get its first Eco Luxury Resort by 2016 end
After getting environmental clearance, Swosti Group has set afoot the exercise of creating an international […]
India gets its first formal leadership ‘retreat’
Grand Bharat it is a perfect coming together of Indian motifs and traditions – in […]
Kashmir beckons tourists this summer
J&K chief minister also holds its tourism portfolio. As an ardent believer in what tourism […]
The Gulmarg Conclave: Putting Tourism First
What is it that Kashmir wants for tourism? There are three distinct products, each a […]
Private Game Parks in Madhya Pradesh
According to a recently published report in the Bhopal edition of a national daily, the […]
Promoting Nabakalebra by advertising on trains
The tourism department of Odisha seems to be leaving no stone unturned in creating a […]
Festival bonanza from Goa tourism between March-May
Goa Tourism has announced its mega plans to organize three back-to-back festivals commencing on March […]
Delhi to fast track Najafgarh water park project
The creation of an expansive water sports complex has been a long-pending demand in Delhi […]
Visit Kerala Year to be unveiled in April this year
Kerala Tourism has declared the period from April 2015 to March 2016 as “Visit Kerala […]
SRK may feature as brand ambassador for WB tourism
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, whose proximity to West Bengal is well-known, is now also […]
Mumbai to regain its nightlife with 24×7 restaurants
The coalition partners in Maharsatra – the BJP and Shiv Sena – might be bickering […]
Unleashing the potential of coastal tourism
Our greatest tourism resource is being wasted. Every year, hordes of tan-seeking people flock to […]
Varanasi: Development, Branding & Marketing of Varanasi as a Smart Heritage City
Uttar Pradesh moved up to second position in the Domestic Tourist Visitors’ (DTVs) ranking of […]