[ad_1] Even as tourism minister Rohan Khaunte has often waxed eloquent about not tolerating illegalities in the tourism sector, illegal operators continue to offer scuba diving. The government was informed about it a few months ago, but a tourism official said a whip will only be cracked after the monsoon. …

[ad_1] A spike in tourist footfall in Madhya Pradesh in the rainy season has rebounded business for the tourism department anticipating around 10-12 per cent hike in revenue in the current financial year. The influx of tourists at places like Pachmarhi, Mandu, Maheshwar, Ujjain, Omkareshwar and National Parks has swelled …

[ad_1] Representative Image In another first, Kerala Tourism has taken to gaming and AI as a marketing tool to push its products into the market. The state tourism has launched the a bidding game, called Holiday Heist, on WhatsApp, that offer participants the chance to win vacation packages at low …

[ad_1] Representative Image District magistrate S Rajalingam on Saturday inspected Pancho Pandava in Shivpur area, the fourth stoppage of the Panchkoshi Parikrama pilgrimage route to take stock of the facilities for the pilgrims. Panchkoshi Parikrama is one one of the most significant festivals in Varanasi. Panchkoshi Parikrama is a sacred …

[ad_1] J&K LG visits Baltal base camp, interacts with Amarnath pilgrims Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. At the base camp, the Lt Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers and officials and reviewed …

[ad_1] Prayagraj (UP), July 23 (IANS) Regular helicopter service connecting Lucknow with Kapilvastu and Prayagraj will begin soon to give a fillip to tourism in the region. Regular helicopter service connecting Lucknow with Kapilvastu and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh will begin soon to give a fillip to tourism in the …

[ad_1] Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that the state government has set the target to make Goa among the world’s first green tourism hotspots. "We are committed to transforming Goa’s tourism sector, making it among the first global green tourist hotspots," Sawant said. "A strategic roadmap is already …

[ad_1] The policy, Goa’s Minister for tourism Rohan Khaunte said, was aimed at attracting tourists and promoting tourism in the hinterlands. Developing such facilities in Quepem taluka was under the government’s consideration, he said. Apart from Quepem, the outskirts of Mollem, Ponda and Netravali are other areas shortlisted for hinterland …

[ad_1] According to estimates by the Travel Agents’ Federation of India (Tafi) Gujarat, there has been a 35% increase in leisure holiday bookings during the months of July and September compared to last year. Contrary to a general perception that trekkers and adventure seekers mainly drive monsoon travel, this year …

[ad_1] Rohtas to turn into ecotourism destination Rohtas district is set to emerge as an ecotourism hotspot with entertainment zones and water sports. Tourism secretary Abhay Kumar Singh inspected various tourist spots in the district, including Rohtasgarh and Shergarh Fort besides Durgavati reservoir on Friday and directed the officials to …