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Kerala now woos Indian middle-class tourists

Having attracted a large number of foreign tourists year after year, Kerala is now wooing Indian middle-class tourists and holding roadshows to promote the coastal state in several places.

Bird group launches globally accredited travel, tourism courses

Bird group, one of India's largest diversified groups in the aviation, travel and IT arena, Monday announced the launch of specialized and globally accredited aviation and hospitality courses.7:00 PM on July 01

Increase in tourists to 'God's own country'

The number of tourists flocking to 'God's own country' is increasing by the year. While Kerala saw an 18.41 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals last fiscal, the growth was 7.70 percent for domestic holidayers.4:31 PM on July 01

Hit by airlines, travel portals try new revenue options

Indian travel agents have begun reworking their revenue streams after a funds crunch forced three leading airlines to scrap their commission.1:00 PM on July 01

India's demand for passports to soar: Mukherjee

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said that the annual demand for passports is likely to go up to eight million by 2010.6:33 PM on June 28

Himachal Pradesh to give one sapling to each person

In a bid to involve the common man in improving the green cover in the state, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet Friday announced that one sapling would be given for planting to each person in the state free of cost.10:31 PM on June 27

Rains good for farmers, not for Agra tourists

Early rains are a major relief for farmers but not for tourists visiting the city, which is home of the Taj.5:02 PM on June 27

Mcleodganj's famous Parsi shop on its last legs

One of the oldest landmarks of this town, the Nowrojee General Merchants shop set up in 1860, is taking a beating from time.11:31 AM on June 27

Indian travellers get their first online networking space

Travellers can now bond online to share information and tid-bits about their favourite destinations, food entertainment and holiday itineraries, and also review destinations of their choice.10:32 PM on June 25

Tourists stranded in Himachal over 'invalid' bus permits

Over 300 tourists, headed to New Delhi after a holiday in the Himachal Pradesh hill station of Manali, were stranded on the roadside for four hours after they were asked to disembark because the luxury buses they were travelling in did not have 'valid' permits.3:00 PM on June 25

Jaipur Hotel suite voted Asia's Leading Suite at World Travel awards

The Durbar Suite of the Raj Palace Hotel, Jaipur has been voted Asia's Leading Suite at the World Travel Awards ceremony at Shanghai.10:02 PM on June 23

Honeymooners fall out of love with Kufri

Just a half-hour drive from Shimla town, this hill station used to be known as a honeymooner's paradise. But Kufri presents a picture of neglect and indifference today.2:30 PM on June 22

Tanzania seeks Indian help in hospitality industry

Tanzania has sought India's help in developing its hospitality industry and is keen on a direct air link between the countries.9:33 PM on June 18

Just released: first Korean-Hindi dictionary

Indians and South Koreans can now learn each other's languages more easily with Indian Tourism Minister Ambika Soni releasing the first Korean-Hindi dictionary - a collaborative effort between the two countries.8:00 PM on June 17

Gorkhaland unrest hits tourism in Darjeeling

West Bengal's tourism industry has been hit badly due to the flare-up in the Darjeeling Hills over the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. More than 100 hotels are lying vacant as tourists are leaving the pretty mountain resort in the wake of the violence.6:01 PM on June 17