The Minister of State for Tourism K.J. Alphons inaugurated the Institute of Hospitality Management in Jodhpur today. In his inaugural speech,the Minister highlighted that India is among the fastest growing Tourism economy in the world and in 2017, the Indian tourism receipts went up by 20.8% against a global growth rate of 7%. K. J. […]
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 […]
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”. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
