The share of India’s Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in world’s International Tourist Arrivals during 2016 was 0.71%, whereas the share of India’s International Tourist Arrivals (which includes Foreign Tourist Arrivals and the arrival of Non-Resident Nationals) in world’s International Tourist Arrivals during 2016 was 1.18%. This information was given by K. J. Alphons, Union Minister of […]
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Indonesia: Ritz-Carlton hotel offers ‘Hindu’ experience!
Mandapa, a luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Indonesia where one night’s tariff can be around $5040, has a century old Hindu temple on its compound, where guests are invited to join during ceremonies. On August 23, this Pengason Temple will have a lavish Odalan celebration when Hindus pray and “thank their gods through religious services”. […]
Tourism: India will give pre-loaded sim card to tourists with E-visa
In bid to promote tourism, India took a step to help tourists who are coming on E-visa. Dr. Mahesh Sharma,Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture, launched the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for providing pre-loaded Sim Card to foreign tourists arriving in India on e-Visa here today. Addressing […]
Great News: Fairy Queen Is Ready To Give You A Ride Of Your Life!
Fairy Queen, the oldest surviving functional steam engine in the world is once again ready in this season to haul a heritage train from National Capital Delhi to Rewari, Haryana after a gap of 5 years. This train, Fairy Queen, is a great attraction among steam engine lovers across the globe, will run between Delhi […]
Bangladesh accounts for highest share of tourist arrivals
New Delhi, June 17, 2016: Bangladesh has surpassed USA and UK in May 2016 in the number of tourists who chose India as the tourism destination. Overall 3.7% growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) has also been recorded in May 2016 over the same period in 2015 and Rs. 10, 285 Crore in foreign exchange […]