Tourism Secretary Cristina García Fresco said tourism revenues from January to June reached 282.17 billion pesos (about US$4.83 billion), 32.81 percent more than what was recorded in the same period last year.Fresco said that as of July 10, the Philippines welcomed 3,173,694 inbound tourists...
“This year the US has decided to license drone taxis, where four to six people can sit and fly like helicopters. There will be more 'changes' in the transportation sector in the future. 166S in Goa.“If public transport in Goa is improved it will be cheaper for the people. In future Goa should...
Thiruvananthapuram Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said the central government plans to attract 25 lakh tourists to the country's lighthouses in the next five years, emphasizing its plan to transform these iconic maritime structures into vibrant tourist spots.Speaking to the...
The road to Manimahesh Dal Lake was blocked due to landslide in Bharmour area of Chamba district, Shimla on Thursday.A 19-second video of the incident between Goinallah and Donnelly, shot by a passenger, surfaced on social media.Although the Manimahesh Yatra starts from 17th August and...
New Delhi: Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said more than 5,00,000 tourists visited lighthouses in the country during April-June this year.According to an official statement, Sonowal chaired a meeting of stakeholders to promote lighthouse tourism in...
During his maiden visit to the state, the Union Minister of State, after meeting with officials of the Tourism Department here, said that Tripura has immense potential for development of tourism sector and it can provide huge employment opportunities.He said that there is a need to encourage...
Mumbai, travel agent body TAAI on Monday sought a slew of measures, including simple visa requirements and encouraging visa-free entry for tourists visiting India, rationalization of GST rates and GST credit, and the status of the industry for all stakeholders in the segment, among others. for...
Mumbai Police and other district officials have rescued several tourists and trekkers stranded at the Raigad hill fort near Mumbai following heavy rains, officials said on Monday.He said the fort, located about 170 km from Mumbai, has now been closed for visitors till July 31.Raigad district...
Dang (Gujarat): A bus carrying 65 passengers jumped a security wall on the highway and overturned in Gujarat's Dang district on Sunday, killing two children and injuring several people. Police gave this information.The accident occurred in the evening on a national highway, about 2 km from the...
Mangaluru, Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday released a coastal tourism calendar for Dakshina Kannada district to attract tourists during all seasons including festivals.The event calendar was released at an event organized by the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Development Council...
Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand), Two tourists from Hyderabad died after being hit by stones following a landslide in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Saturday. Police gave this information.He said that the accident took place on the Badrinath National Highway near Chatwapeepal between Gauchar and...
Berhampur (Odisha): At least ten tourists from West Bengal, including two women and two children, were injured when a minibus they were traveling in overturned on a hilly road in Odisha's Ganjam district on Friday.A police officer said that the accident took place in Sorada, about 80 km from...
New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department on Friday said it has partnered with online travel service provider MakeMyTrip to promote tourism in the state.The department said in a memorandum that an MoU has been signed under which MakeMyTrip will work as a strategic partner with the state...
New Delhi [India], Following the success of Ujjain's newly developed 'Mahakal Lok', Madhya Pradesh is expanding its religious tourism efforts with plans to develop three new religious destinations. The launch of Mahakal Lok has significantly boosted religious tourism in the state, with visitor...
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Gujarat Tourism is creating a buzz and witnessing a steady rise in popularity among domestic and international visitors.Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's government, the introduction of new tourism infrastructure has elevated Gujarat's tourism sector to a new...
New Delhi, NPCI International Payments Limited in partnership with Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has enabled QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments through post-payment points. Have done. -Point...
Mumbai, The families of the five people who tragically drowned near the Bhushi dam in Lonavala will be given financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each from the Chief Minister's relief fund, the Maharashtra assembly was told on Wednesday.Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar made...
Ahmedabad, Over 1.35 million tourists flocked to famous destinations in Gujarat during this summer vacation, an increase of 17 per cent compared to the previous year, the state government said on Wednesday.From April 1 to June 10 this year, more than 1.35 million tourists visited 12 prominent...
Pune, The Pune district administration has imposed prohibitory orders at several popular picnic spots, including Bhushi Dam and Pavana Dam region, to ensure the safety of tourists during the monsoon season.The order, effective from July 2 to 31, prohibits gatherings of five or more people...
Pune, Pune district administration on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders on several popular picnic spots, including Bhushi dam and Pavana dam region in Maval tehsil, effective from July 2 to 31 to ensure safety of tourists during the monsoon season.The administration has already outlined a...