Tourism

Venice levies on day-trippers to alleviate strain of mass tourism

26 Apr 2024

Venice unveiled a novel plan on Thursday to levy fees on day-trippers entering the historically rich Italian city, a groundbreaking move aimed at alleviating the strain of overtourism. Despite this intention, many locals are against the idea. Those wishing to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site for the day are...

Puducherry Calls for Enhanced Parking and Traffic Management in LS Poll Demands

17 Apr 2024

Before the Lok Sabha elections, stakeholders in the tourism industry of Puducherry are advocating for improved infrastructure and seeking greater focus from policymakers, especially regarding issues like parking and traffic congestion. Puducherry, renowned for its French colonial legacy, draws tourists with its quaint streets, colonial buildings, and tranquil beaches. The...

Char Dham Yatra Online Registration Opens

15 Apr 2024

Online registration for the 'Char Dham Yatra' commenced on Monday via the tourism department's portal, as stated by the Uttarakhand tourism department. Pilgrims are able to register on the official website starting April 15 to visit the sacred shrines. The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand involves a pilgrimage to four...

PM Modi spends time at tea garden in Assam, promotes tourism around it

09 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Assam, took a break from his busy schedule to visit a tea estate and appreciate the tea garden community's efforts. In a post on his social media handle, he encouraged tourists to explore Assam's tea gardens, highlighting their role in...

Places to visit across South India for your next trip!

22 Feb 2024

South India is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and stunning architectural wonders. From serene backwaters to ancient temples, here are some must-visit places in South India: 1. Kerala Backwaters: Explore the tranquil backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat cruise. Enjoy the lush greenery, coconut groves, and...

Tourism infrastructure to be developed on Indian islands: Nirmala Sitharaman

01 Feb 2024

Prioritizing the enhancement of domestic tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to focus on tourism infrastructure and amenities on Indian islands, including Lakshadweep. Highlighting the success of hosting G20 meetings in various locations, Sitharaman emphasized the global exposure it provided to India's diversity. She stated, "To address the...

China, Turkey to skip G20 summit on tourism starting in Kashmir tomorrow: Report

21 May 2023

China and Turkey have decided to skip the upcoming G20 meeting in Srinagar. China is not participating due to objections raised by its ally Pakistan, while Turkey has slammed the Indian government for handling the Kashmir issue in recent times. The G20 summit on tourism will be held on 22,...

BJP MLA Karam Shyam resigns as chairman of Manipur Tourism Corporation

17 Apr 2023

BJP MLA from Manipur's Langthabal Assembly constituency, Karam Shyam, resigned from the chairman post of the Tourism Corporation of Manipur on Monday. Shyam, who tendered his resignation letter to the state's Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, alleged that he had not been assigned any responsibilities as the Chairman of the...

Kangra to be developed as ‘Tourism Capital of State’: CM Sukhu

08 Apr 2023

Tourism is the mainstay of Himachal Pradesh's economy because the state is endowed with diverse tourist attractions and the state government is prioritising strengthening this sector in the state to encourage it in a big way, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The Himachal CM said that apart from opening the entire state for all-season tourism activities, the government is putting its biggest thrust on developing Kangra as the 'Tourism Capital of the State'. He said that Kangra district has immense tourism potential as it has the beautiful...

Himachal and Goa join hands to promote tourism

13 Feb 2023

Himachal Pradesh and Goa will collaborate to increase tourism through mutual cooperation, an official release here said on Monday. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, CM of Himachal Pradesh, met Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Sunday and discussed ways to promote tourism of both states."Issues related to Himachal's development, the promotion...

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