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Kerala declaration calls for responsible tourism practices

The Kerala Declaration signed at the end of the second International Conference on Responsible Tourism here Monday calls for strengthening best practices.8:31 PM on March 24

Air Deccan plans flight to Orissa's Bhitarkanika

India's leading budget carrier Deccan Monday announced plans to start special flights to Orissa's Bhitarkanika, widely known as the world's largest rookery of Olive Ridley sea turtles.7:03 PM on March 24

Scarlette murder: Goa police on back foot over new forensic report

police in Goa are on the back foot after a fresh forensic report on Scarlette Keeling's murder contradicted their claims that the British teenager died of a drug overdose.2:30 PM on March 24

Kerala hosts conclave on responsible tourism

More than 500 delegates from the travel and tourism industry, and representatives of governments and academia Friday began a four-day meet in Kerala to promote responsible tourism.4:31 PM on March 21

British Airways announces low fares

British Airways Wednesday announced low fares for flights from Indian cities to Britain and the US to attract tourists during the summer season.8:31 PM on March 19

Northeast has 71 tourism projects this year: minister

Out of 248 projects for development and promotion of tourism in the country during the current financial year, 71 projects have been sanctioned for the northeast, Union Minister for Tourism Ambika Soni informed the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.8:00 PM on March 18

India to open tourism office in Beijing

To increase the flow of tourists from China to India, the government has given approval to open a tourism office in Beijing, the Rajya Sabha was informed Tuesday.6:31 PM on March 18

First Responsible Tourism meet to be held in Kerala

An international meet on 'responsible tourism' will be held in India for the first time. The four-day meet begins in Kochi Friday.6:31 PM on March 18

Charges keep flying month after Scarlette's death

A month after her body was found on a Goa beach, the death of 15-year-old British tourist Scarlette Keeling has led to an angry war of words between her mother and politicians.6:30 PM on March 18

Low-cost carrier Deccan expands reach with Amadeus

Amadeus, a leading global technology and distribution partner to the travel industry, Monday announced that Deccan, India's first and fastest-growing low-cost carrier (LCC), will now be able to market and sell all its flights on the Amadeus system.6:30 PM on March 17

Foreign tourist alleges molestation in Goa

Even while the Goa government is trying to fend off allegations of a cover-up in the murder of British teenager Scarlette Keeling, a German tourist Sunday alleged that she was molested by an unidentified man at Cavelossim beach here.10:30 PM on March 16

Delhi's international airport: a daily trauma for passengers

Even as the expansion and upgrade of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here continues at an agonisingly slow pace, several thousand overseas travellers, including tourists, continue to suffer serpentine queues, a squalid environment and unfriendly immigration officials, every day.10:00 AM on March 16

Queen of Oceans to dock in Mumbai March 28

Mumbai will get a rare treat next fortnight when the world's most luxurious ship, 'Queen Victoria', arrives here as part of her maiden world tour.3:31 PM on March 15

Now, entry fees to protected monuments in rupees for foreigners

Foreign tourists will now pay the entry fee to monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the Indian currency.11:32 PM on March 13

Land of Santa beckons Indian traveller

With Indians looking at international travel like never before, Finland - the land of reindeer, Santa Claus and white nights - has drawn special packages programmes to attract this growing segment.9:31 PM on March 13