Articles for State Tourism

Telangana tourism policy to create 3 L jobs
5 days, 23 hours ago

Telangana tourism policy to create 3 L jobs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The state government has announced its first-ever comprehensive tourism policy, ‘Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-30,’ in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Despite welcoming 60.75 million domestic and 68,400 international tourists in 2022, Telangana’s share in national tourism arrivals dropped to 3.51 per cent, placing it ninth among Indian states. Its primary goals include: Positioning Telangana among the top five states in …

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Court asks Himachal to close 18 state-run hotels: Burden on exchequer
1 month ago

Court asks Himachal to close 18 state-run hotels: Burden on exchequer

India Today  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the closure of 18 hotels run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, pointing to the financial losses suffered by these properties, which the court considered an unsupportable burden on the state exchequer. Criticising the corporation's ability to turn these properties profitable, the court said, “The continuation of the functioning of these properties but natural …

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Authorities to introduce online ticket facility for forts
4 months, 1 week ago

Authorities to introduce online ticket facility for forts

Hindustan Times  

To promote tourism and gather data on visitor footfall to determine carrying capacity of forts, authorities are planning to launch online entry ticket system in Pune district, said a senior tourism department official. As the responsibility of forts lies with multiple stakeholders, including archaeological and forest departments, the tourism department needs collective base data of visitor footfall at every fort, …

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Madhya Pradesh CM woos investors, seeks to double State GDP in 5 years
5 months, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh CM woos investors, seeks to double State GDP in 5 years

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh is planning attract big investments and double its Gross Domestic Product in five years to emerge as a strong economy, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said. And all the industry promotion we are doing is part of that strategy,” Mr. Yadav said in an interview ahead of investment summits planned in the State. The State has announced holding of …

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Budget session: Poll promises to be met in phased manner, focus on green initiatives, says Himachal governor
10 months, 1 week ago

Budget session: Poll promises to be met in phased manner, focus on green initiatives, says Himachal governor

Hindustan Times  

The state government is committed to fulfilling all poll promises in a phased manner and lack of funds would not come in the way of development, Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Wednesday in his ceremonial address to the budget session. Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and leader …

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Lepakshi wins 2023 best rural tourism village award on World Tourism Day
1 year, 2 months ago

Lepakshi wins 2023 best rural tourism village award on World Tourism Day

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Tourism minister R.K. Roja has disclosed that Lepakshi has been awarded the Best Rural Tourism Village of India award for 2023. Roja said it is a great honour that Lepakshi has received this award from the ministry of tourism on occasion of the World Tourism Day, which she celebrated at a function held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on …

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Punjab Tourism Summit: Market tourism potential of Punjab aggressively, say experts
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab Tourism Summit: Market tourism potential of Punjab aggressively, say experts

Hindustan Times  

On the second day of the three-day Tourism Summit organised by the Punjab government in Mohali, experts said Punjab has a huge potential in the travel and tourism industry owing to state’s connectivity, exotic food, a variety of weather conditions throughout the year, forests, lush green farms and water bodies. They were of the view that the state’s tourism potential …

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What Restrictions Have Been Placed On Location Of Industries, Mining Operations In Doon Valley?: Uttarakhand High Court Asks State To File Reply
1 year, 4 months ago

What Restrictions Have Been Placed On Location Of Industries, Mining Operations In Doon Valley?: Uttarakhand High Court Asks State To File Reply

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to file “a better affidavit” bringing on record, all the documents, and the policies claimed to have been formulated from time to time after the issuance of the 1989 Notification by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. “The affidavit should specifically state as to what are the restrictions placed in the policy …

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Budget evokes mixed reactions from stakeholders
1 year, 5 months ago

Budget evokes mixed reactions from stakeholders

The Hindu  

The State Budget tabled by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday continues to evoke mixed reactions from stakeholders from different sectors. In this context Prof. Gowda said the scheme of distribution of egg/peanut chikki/banana to compensate for nutritional deficiency among government school students augured well for the growth of the children. Demand for tourism task force not met Meanwhile, the Hotel …

Call for confidence building measures to woo tourists back to Kerala
1 year, 9 months ago

Call for confidence building measures to woo tourists back to Kerala

The Hindu  

The massive fire that lasted over a week at Brahmapuram and the resultant toxic smoke that engulfed much of Ernakulam district could dent Kerala’s image as one of the must-see tourist destinations in the world. A senior official of India Tourism’s regional office here spoke of the need for confidence building measures to minimise the damage caused to Kerala’s image …

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Cancer cases shot up in India after COVID-19 pandemic: Ramdev
1 year, 10 months ago

Cancer cases shot up in India after COVID-19 pandemic: Ramdev

The Hindu  

Yoga guru Ramdev on February 18 claimed that the number of cancer cases in the country has increased after the COVID-19 pandemic. He made this observation while addressing a gathering early morning at Miramar beach in Goa, where his Patanjali Yog Samiti has organised a three-day-long yoga camp starting Saturday. Ramdev said that tourists should visit Goa not just for …

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Leisure tourism peaks during Dasara festival, says state government
2 years, 2 months ago

Leisure tourism peaks during Dasara festival, says state government

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Leisure tourism, which peaked during Dasara holidays, has resulted in double the normal holiday bookings. According to Telangana Tourism officials, several families took a break from their busy schedule to explore newer places, especially those closer to them. Hotels and resorts of the state tourism as well private ones, guest houses and lodges have been reporting 80 per cent …

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Former SA tourism minister set to charge taxpayers for portion of overseas trip
2 years, 2 months ago

Former SA tourism minister set to charge taxpayers for portion of overseas trip

ABC  

Former SA tourism minister Leon Bignell is set to seek more than $10,000 in expense reimbursements from taxpayers for a trip to the Middle East and Europe. Key points: Leon Bignell will be seeking to claim back up to $12,000 for an overseas trip Mr Bignell is the chair of SA's Major Events Attraction Committee He says it was an …

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Soon, travel along Ambedkar Circuit: What you need to know about Centre's plans
2 years, 3 months ago

Soon, travel along Ambedkar Circuit: What you need to know about Centre's plans

Firstpost  

The train will visit key sites associated with Dr BR Ambedkar including his birthplace of Mhow, London, the place he lived and studied, Nagpur, where he also studied, Delhi, where he passed away, and finally Mumbai, where he was cremated The Centre is drawing up plans for an ‘Ambedkar Circuit’, a special tourist train that will visit five prominent places …

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Tourism boost for Tirupattur with food, film fests
2 years, 7 months ago

Tourism boost for Tirupattur with food, film fests

New Indian Express  

TIRUPATTUR: In a bid to attract tourists from across the State, the Tirupattur district may soon have a film festival and summer fete in Yelagiri Hills. Ambur -- the busy town situated on the Chennai- Bengaluru Highway -- may soon also have a biryani festival, to celebrate its tasty claim to fame. The Tirupattur district administration has been making various …

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Offences Against Tourists Now Cognizable In Rajasthan: State Amends Its Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act
3 years, 3 months ago

Offences Against Tourists Now Cognizable In Rajasthan: State Amends Its Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act

Live Law  

The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has inserted a new provision, namely Section 27-A into the Rajasthan Tourism Trade Act, 2010 via an amendment. The house passed the Rajasthan Tourism Trade Act, 2010 via an amendment. The house passed the Rajasthan Tourism Trade Amendment Bill, 2021 with a voice vote late on Monday. Participating in a debate on the bill, Minister of …

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Study approved on long-delayed state park at Africatown USA
3 years, 5 months ago

Study approved on long-delayed state park at Africatown USA

Associated Press  

MOBILE, Ala. — Officials have taken a step toward establishing a long-delayed state park at Africatown USA, the Gulf Coast settlement established after the Civil War by African captives who were brought to Alabama aboard the last slave ship known to land in the United States. Mobile County commissioners have authorized a contract with a private company for a study …

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Maiden Domestic Kerala Blog Express set to chug off
3 years, 9 months ago

Maiden Domestic Kerala Blog Express set to chug off

The Hindu  

In an attempt to increase footfall during the post-COVID-19 era, 10 popular domestic bloggers will blog about the State while on the go from March 25 as part of Kerala Tourism’s maiden Domestic Kerala Blog Express initiative. “All key destinations and the 14 districts will be covered under the Kerala Blog Express Influencer Activity’s India editions following COVID protocol. The …

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Russian Tourist Charter Operators Reportedly Interested in Flight Landing Slots at Goa Airport
4 years, 2 months ago

Russian Tourist Charter Operators Reportedly Interested in Flight Landing Slots at Goa Airport

News 18  

Russian tourist charter operators have expressed interest in flight landing slots at Goa’s Dabolim International Airport, for the upcoming tourism season, Ports Minister Michael Lobo said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters at the state secretariat after a meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Lobo said that no new offshore casino vessel was expected to anchor in the state’s Mandovi river …

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Queensland records zero new coronavirus cases, Premier says confidence returning to tourism sector
4 years, 2 months ago

Queensland records zero new coronavirus cases, Premier says confidence returning to tourism sector

ABC  

Queensland has recorded zero new cases of coronavirus overnight, leaving eight active cases across the state. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot: Confirmed cases so far: 1,386 Confirmed cases so far: 1,386 Deaths: 6 Deaths: 6 Tests conducted: 2,042,714 Tests conducted: 2,042,714 Active cases: 38 Latest information from Queensland Health. Queensland also reopened its border to ACT residents, who can now enter the …

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Warning to states on coronavirus border closures as tourism industry takes $55 billion hit
4 years, 3 months ago

Warning to states on coronavirus border closures as tourism industry takes $55 billion hit

ABC  

The Federal Government is again ramping up pressure on states and territories to open their borders, releasing modelling predicting a $55 billion hit to the nation's tourism industry this year. Key points: The Tourism Minister said the nation risks further job losses if borders remain shut "any longer than is necessary" The Tourism Minister said the nation risks further job …

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