CPM against making Big B Kerala tourism brand ambassador
The Kerala govt`s move to rope in Amitabh Bachchan as the state`s brand ambassador hit a road block today with the CPI-M central leadership coming out against the idea.

Redeeming `rude` Delhiites: CM wants pvt sector to chip in
After appealing to Delhiites to change mannerisms, CM asked private sector to chip in and cooperate with govt to effect change in behaviour patterns of citizens.

Increase in domestic tourists in Meghalaya
Meghalaya has witnessed an increase in the number of tourists, though the number of foreign visitors has showed a marginal decline over the past two years.

Over 1.23 cr tourists visited HP in 2009: Dhumal
A total of 1.23 crore tourists visited Himachal Pradesh in 2009-10 and efforts are on to add more sites and increase facilities to further boost tourism in the hill state, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said on Thursday.

New visa rules creating problems: Tourism minister
Tourism Minister Kumari Selja Saturday said her ministry has taken up the matter of new visa regulations that curtails tourists stay in the country with the External Affairs Ministry following complaints from a few states.

Obama signs bill to boost US tourism promotion
Looking for an edge in the global war for tourism dollars, US President Barack Obama has signed into law moves to attract more overseas travellers.

India will emerge as a leading tourist destination: Ansari
Pitching for the promotion of tourism, Vice President M Hamid Ansari today said India was an ideal destination for travellers and all stake holders in this sector would be encouraged by the government to perform better.

Govt wants to promote pilgrim tourism in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government wants to promote pilgrim tourism in the state and has taken up various schemes to strengthen the infrastructure in Amarnath Yatra circuit, the state assembly was informed on Tuesday.

CAT directs ITDC to give preferential treatment to ex-workers
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the state-run Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to give preference to its former contractual workers when they apply for new jobs.

`Russian mafia` activities can affect Goa tourism: Travel body
A leading tourism organisation on Friday alleged that Goa`s tourism industry could be affected if the activities of the "Russian mafia" escalated.