India

The Ministry of Tourism, under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments/Union Territory (UT) Administrations for development of thematic tourist circuits in the country, with the objective of improving connectivity and infrastructure of tourism destinations to enrich overall tourist experience, enhance livelihood, generate employment opportunities and to attract domestic as well […]

Odisha Tourism’s revamped website, www.odishatourism.gov.in, was recently launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. This website gives the platform for Odisha to showcase to the world what they have to offer and also has the potential to empower people operating in the tourism and hospitality sector.  While launching the revamped digital platform of Odisha Tourism, the […]

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) conducted its Knowledge Conclaves in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Indore recently. The Managing Committee and Chairpersons on TAAI have come up with this most unique event which was based on geographical locations and members of respective TAAI Regions and Chapters were invited to attend the conclaves to […]

In a bid to achieve the target to make Goa plastic-free by 2022, the state government has decided to ban the use of single-use plastic such as straws, disposable glasses, bags and cutlery from September. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has announced this ban from its hotels and headquarters on an immediate basis. The state […]