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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

Scarlette died of drug overdose, prime suspect arrested: police

The Goa police Thursday claimed that British teenager Scarlette Keeling died due to a drug overdose, arrested the man suspected of giving her the drugs and charged him with rape and murder.2:02 PM on March 13

Plan to draft ex-armymen to tackle tourist related crimes

The government plans to form a tourist-friendly security organisation manned by former army personnel to effectively tackle harassment and misbehaviour in places frequented by foreigners, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni said here Wednesday.12:02 AM on March 13

India slams WEF report for giving it low rank

India Wednesday slammed the World Economic Forum (WEF) report slotting India on the 65th position out of the 130 countries it assessed, saying the ranking had 'glaring shortcomings' and the methodology of the survey has not included some of the key indicators.10:32 PM on March 12

Goans say police, tourists to blame for British teen's death

While authorities in Goa indulge in the blame game over the death of British teen Scarlette Eden Keeling and the botched investigations, an internet opinion poll on the issue has most people blaming 'corruption' among the police and 'tourist misbehaviour' as the reasons behind her suspected murder.8:00 PM on March 11

Government developing 531 tourism sites

The government is developing 531 sites for tourism in the country, the Rajya Sabha was informed Tuesday.7:31 PM on March 11

Australia expects 159,000 Indian tourists annually by 2010

Australia hopes to attract more than 159,000 Indian tourists annually by 2010, said Abhilasha Jain, country manager of Tourism Australia.10:31 PM on March 10

Taj's beauty is far from fading

Concerned over the fading whiteness of the Taj Mahal? Don't be, say archaeologists, pointing out that the shade of the 17th century world famous monument to love depends on what time of day you see it and that its beauty will last for years to come.10:00 AM on March 09

Britain's Thomas Cook to buy controlling stake in Indian arm

In a significant development in the travel industry, the Thomas Cook Group Plc of Britain is set to acquire controlling stake in Thomas Cook India Ltd (TCIL) and other related businesses.6:02 PM on March 07

Government 'indifferent' to building inland water transport: panel

Expressing concern over the slow pace of development of inland water transport in India, a parliamentary panel said the 'cost-effective and environment-friendly' system's potential remains largely unexplored due to the 'indifferent attitude' of the government.10:01 PM on March 04

Government takes steps to promote medical tourism

To promote India as a medical tourism destination, the government has taken several steps, including issuing a new visa to foreign travellers coming to the country for medical treatment.9:31 PM on March 04

Taj Mahal to get Rs.1.4 mn mudpack treatment: Soni

The government will spend Rs.1.4 million in giving the Taj Mahal a mudpack treatment to clean up its yellowing marble surfaces in the first phase, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni told the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.9:00 PM on March 04

Punjab and Orient Express plan to run tourism train

The Punjab government Tuesday gave 'in principle' approval to the RS.400 million ($10 million) train tourism project to be implemented in collaboration with the Singapore-based Orient Express Hotels Ltd (OEHL).6:32 PM on March 04