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Experiential holidays: Latest in Indian holiday circuit

Fifty-two-year-old Virender Singh, a Gujarat-based hotelier, can't stop raving about his holiday. He availed himself of the 'Sex and the City' tour of New York city that took him to all the places that feature in the popular American teleserial.10:30 AM on November 01

Goa BJP plans protests against casinos

Calling them 'dens of vice', the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to launch a campaign against casinos in the tourist hub of Goa in November.7:01 PM on October 31

Delhi government inks deal to preserve city monuments

The Delhi government Wednesday signed a deal with INTACH, a non-profit organisation, for the protection and conservation of 92 monuments in the national capital.9:31 PM on October 29

Kerala tour operator to conduct Bridge tournament

The Great India Tour Co Ltd, a premier tour operating firm in Kerala, has announced it will conduct an International Prize Money Bridge Tournament in Kumarakom of Kottayam district to promote tourism.7:33 PM on October 29

Laser show on Krishna to woo tourists at Kurukshetra

To attract more religious tourists to Kurukshetra, the Haryana government has planned a laser show on Lord Krishna propounding 'The Bhagwad Gita' during the legendary war of the Mahabharata, said to have been fought in the area.4:30 PM on October 28

Wayanad, a hidden paradise for rock climbers and rafters

The waterfalls, mist covered valleys, spice plantations and wildlife sanctuaries of Wayanad district in Kerala attract nearly half a million visitors every year. Now tour operators want to promote it as a hub for adventure tourism like rock climbing and rafting.1:30 PM on October 28

Goa could lose safe tourist destination tag: tourism minister

Tourists, both from India and abroad, have started raising doubts about Goa being a safe destination, state Tourism Minister Francisco alias Mickky Pacheco has said in a letter to Home Minister Ravi Naik against the backdrop of a series of crimes.12:31 AM on October 26

'No hotel room shortage by Commonwealth Games'

There would be no shortage of rooms in both star and budget category hotels in the capital by the 2010 Commonwealth Games, parliament was informed Thursday.1:01 AM on October 24

Another minister's kin named in rape of German teen

The mother of a teenaged German tourist, allegedly raped earlier this month, Thursday accused that a nephew of a Goan minister was also involved in the crime for which another minister's son has already been named.3:00 PM on October 23

Phoenix launches Zuri brand of hotels in India

Phoenix Group Global, a promoter of luxury resorts, Tuesday announced the launch of its own brand of Zuri luxurious hotels and resorts in India.12:32 AM on October 22

Spanish capital Madrid seeks to deepen ties with Indian metros

Eyeing business opportunities and increased tourism, the Spanish capital of Madrid is seeking to deepen its engagement with Indian metros, particularly New Delhi, by showcasing its expertise in the area of efficient and sustainable development of cities.7:03 PM on October 21

Kerala to hold diaspora meet to promote tourism

The Kerala government Tuesday announced that it will hold a global meet of its diaspora Dec 23-24 this year in Kochi to promote tourism.7:01 PM on October 21

When butter chicken took a backseat in Chandigarh

Punjab may be called the land of butter chicken, but the residents of its capital city relish their chicken chettinad and mutton vindaloo just as much - as was evident at a south Indian food festival here.10:30 AM on October 20

Once a hunting lodge, now a nature lover's delight

History-rich Rajasthan may be dotted with hundreds of heritage hotels, but on the outskirts of this 700-year-old erstwhile royal estate in Pali district lies a resort that prides itself for eco-sensitive tourism in India's desert state.3:00 PM on October 19

Phoenix to set up five-star hotel chain

The Phoenix Group, promoters of luxury resorts in India, Europe and Africa, Friday announced it would set up its own chain of five-star luxury hotels under the brand name 'Zuri'.8:00 PM on October 17