As a major initiative to promote tourism in Kashmir Valley, the Union Minister Tourism Dr K Chiranjeevi has announced a fortnight long “Kashmir Festival 2013”.  This festival will be held from 13-29 May 2013 at Srinagar, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Manasbal, Doodhpathri, Gulmarg, Lolab Valley and Sonmarg. Activities at the festival will include ...

India & Sub Continent, May 6, 2013

India’s domestic passenger traffic spiked seven per cent in March this year as compared to last year, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its recent global traffic results.  A reduction in airfares by several airlines is the likely cause of the demand boost. Capacity rose 1.9%and load factor by 3.6% ...

India & Sub Continent, May 3, 2013

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has rejected Kingfisher Airlines revival plan.  The airline which grounded operations in October 2012, requested renewal of its operating permit with the help of funds from its parent company, UB Group. “Financial aid of INR650 crore from parent company is not sufficient to restart operations. ...

India & Sub Continent, May 3, 2013

India’s Minister for Tourism, Dr K Chiranjeevi said that the conclusion of ASSOCHAM’s quick random survey undertaken by the association’s Social Development Foundation is incorrect.  The survey concluded that there has been a decrease of 25% in foreign tourist inflow and a decrease of 35% in women foreign tourist inflow in ...

India & Sub Continent, May 2, 2013

Goibibo.com has introduced multi-lingual bus booking option. The online site is conducting vernacular marketing activities with promotions held in different languages like Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi and Hindi. Sanjay Bhasin, CEO of Goibibo.com said, “With the start of vernacular marketing for online bus bookings on Goibibo.com, we are looking forward to massive ...

India & Sub Continent, April 29, 2013

An international zoo is being planned in Mumbai.  The Maharashtra state government has acquired 190 acres of land in suburban Mumbai for its proposed international zoo. Plans are also afoot to develop hotels and entertainment facilities in the area. “This project will come up in Aarey Milk Colony in Goregaon and will ...

India & Sub Continent, April 26, 2013

AirAsia India has moved the Civil Aviation Ministry seeking permission to launch operations.  The application was filed to the aviation ministry on 23 April, sources informed doman-b.com. The joint venture company will allow AirAsia to hold 49% stake, Tata Sons 30% and Telestra Tradeplace the remaining 21%.

India & Sub Continent, April 26, 2013

The Ministry of Tourism has advised all state government and Union Territory Administrations to deploy Tourist Police.  The Tourist Police will be formed in order to ensure safety and security of foreign tourists in India. The guidelines for formation of Tourist Security Organisation comprising ex-servicemen, formulated by the Ministry of Tourism ...

India & Sub Continent, April 26, 2013