India Tourism

No Discrimination Against Tourists For Sexual Orientation: KJ Alphons

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 17, 2018

India does not discriminate against tourists based on their sexual orientation and everyone is welcome to come to the country, Tourism Minister K J Alphons said on Monday.

Cabinet Approves Signing Of Accord Between India, Malta To Boost Tourism

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 13, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Malta to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector, an official release said Wednesday.

89,000 Tourists From India Expected To Visit Mauritius In 2018

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 3, 2018

Island nation Mauritius is expecting about 89,000 Indian tourists this year and several Indian movie makers to take advantage of its expense rebate scheme for shooting there, said a top official of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority or MTPA in Chennai on Monday.

Mumbai, Delhi Among Top Destinations For Chinese Travellers In Asia

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 22, 2018

India ranks among the top 10 popular destinations for Chinese travellers in Asia, especially for social media-influenced millennials, according to a report.

To Attract Tourists, India Eyes China

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

India will hold a roadshow in China to attract more tourists from that country which has the highest number of outbound people, Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons said today while announcing the schedule for the first India Tourism Mart.

Yoga Lovers Meet At Britain's Stonehenge, Greet Rising Sun, Perform Asanas

India News | Written by Radhika Iyer | Friday June 8, 2018

About 30 yoga teachers, hand-picked from all over the world, performed yoga today at sunrise at Britain's Stonehenge, a Unesco World Heritage site. An exclusive peak into the inner circle of the Stonehenge was arranged by India Tourism, UK to promote yoga in the lead up to the Yoga Day on June 21.

Budget 2018: E-Visas, Home Stays Buoy Tourism Revenue

Business | Harsha Kumari Singh | Wednesday January 31, 2018

In July 2017 the increased GST on luxury hotels has made India a more expensive destination.

People Have Right To Choose What They Want To Eat: Alphons Kannanthanam

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

The government's stand is that people have a right to make their own choices, be it in terms of speech or their food, Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam today said.

Indian Tourism Gets Boost As Foreign Travelers Go For Hassle-Free E-Visa

Business | NDTV | Friday May 19, 2017

India received the highest number of tourists from Bangladesh and the US in April.

E-Visa Norms Liberalised, Foreigners Can Now Stay Upto 2 Months

India News | Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Tuesday April 4, 2017

The Centre has liberalised e-visa norms, with effect from April 1, wherein foreign tourists visiting India can now stay upto two months instead of one, and avail double-entry benefits in a bid to boost tourism and hospitality services. India's services trade has been estimated at about $270 billion.

Despite Currency Ban, Tourism Figures Show A 9 Per Cent Rise

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy, Harsha Kumari Singh | Monday January 2, 2017

The New Year has brought some good news for the tourism industry - despite the hardship of the currency ban, number of foreign tourists coming to India has gone up by 9%.

Israel Issues Severe Travel Warning For India, Citing Immediate Threat Of Attacks

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 31, 2016

Israel has issued an "immediate and severe" travel warning for Western tourists in India, citing an immediate threat of attack on tourist targets during New Year celebrations, particularly in south-west part of India.

Tourists Not Coming After Notes Ban, Say Kerala Tourism Officials

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday December 30, 2016

While Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has claimed that there has been a 9 per cent increase in international tourism in India, the Kerala planning board study shows contrary figures.

Tourism, Healthcare, Infrastructure Have Huge Potential To Create Jobs

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 15, 2016

The report was prepared with the participation of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and association of Boston Consulting Group.

Vienna Tops 2016 Target Of 1 Lakh Overnight Stays From India

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 6, 2016

Austrian capital Vienna has attracted 47,465 visitors from India in the first 10 months of 2016, accounting for 1,02,701 overnight stays.