New Delhi, Feb 12 As tourism becomes a key driver of the Indian economy with its growing foreign exchange earnings and income generating potential, the government has to streamline infrastructure and visa procedures to tap the segment's full potential, experts across the industry say.
New Delhi, Feb 12 High real estate costs, lack of any tax incentive and bureaucratic hurdles are huge problems for the growth of the hospitality industry that is one of the country's top job earners, a survey revealed Sunday.
Islamabad, Feb 11 Visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari have agreed to increase bilateral trade to over $2 billion over the next three years.
Bangalore, Feb 11 Will the three Karnataka sleazegate ministers corroborate or contradict one another in their replies to the assembly speaker's notice seeking their version on porn viewing in the house?
New Delhi/Male, Feb 10 With the crisis in the Maldives deepening as former president Mohamed Nasheed took to streets to protest his ouster, India Friday sent a special envoy to meet key political figures in the archipelago nation to push for a political deal on forming a broad-based national government of unity.
New Delhi, Feb 12 As the number of middle-income families going on domestic vacations and business travellers on a tight budget keeps rising, international hoteliers are rushing in to capture the mid-market segment bridging the gap between luxury and budget hotels in India.
Manali, Feb 11 Winter sport is seen as an adventure for the young. Hemraj Thakur from Old Manali does not. The 55-year-old is out setting a new benchmark blazing down the slopes of Solang.
New Delhi, Feb 11 With its tourism industry badly hit due to the political turmoil in the country, Egypt is now planning to launch aggressive campaigns in India with special corporate packages and is starting direct flights from Delhi.
Siliguri, Feb 10 While stressing on tea, tourism and cottage industry, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced several projects for the development of several districts in north Bengal.
New Delhi, Feb 10 With the crisis in Maldives deepening after the resignation of Mohamed Nasheed as president, India is mobilising international support and has reached out to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to help bring stability to the Indian Ocean nation.
