Page 3 - Indian Tourism

Year in Review: India went all out in 2019 to woo foreign tourists

India reduced e-visa fee, opened new Himalayan peaks for foreign tourists

India's vast history an immense attraction for tourism sector: Anil Agarwal

Referring to tourist attractions such as monuments and museums, he said, "These are run by the government. It is the time to think how can we make them independent, how we can make them free".

Ease of doing what?

Difficult process to obtain Indian visa has meant we have handicapped our ability to capture the more than 10 per cent of global GDP and 27 per cent of global services exports

Govt plans North East Industrial Corridor to boost jobs, tourism: Rajnath

The Defence Minister also lauded the Five-Year Road Plan of Khandu under which all the existing inter-state and inter-district roads will be upgraded to state highway specifications by 2024.

In search of the unfamiliar

There are parts of India that stoutly hold their own against this cultural hegemony, but it is anyone's guess how long that will last

Good news for Indian travellers: Soon, no need for visas to enter Brazil

Both India and China are part of BRICS - an association of five major emerging national economies including Brazil, Russia and South Africa

Taking tourism to greater heights

The decision of the GST Council to slash tax on room rates for hotels across price-points is a sign of better things to come

States rebrand offbeat destinations to fit a contemporary travel wish list

Even as the political drumbeat on domestic tourism gets louder, state tourism departments go offbeat and experiential with the pitch

Japan joins a band of Asian countries to tap into Indian tourism market

Japan, Korea, Taiwan edge their way into the country's travel calendar, target tourists with food, culture and adventure

Making India incredible

Indian tourism needs infrastructure and security upgrades

Govt's big push to attract tourists: One-month e-visa at flexible charges

High visa charges is one reason that makes India less attractive to tourists and so the fee is being reduced to increase footfalls and foreign exchange receipts

Great Indian journey: How many people travelled within country and where?

Bihar was a favourite among foreign tourists, presumably because of the Buddhist pilgrimage spots in the state

Union Budget 2019 says 17 iconic places to be developed for tourists

The fiance minister also said the RBI will get regulation authority of housing finance sector

India's faltering tourism industry

Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?