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TripsNews - January 2007 Headlines

 

January 29, 2007

Today's Headlines : Monday, January 29, 2007 New eco tourism project to be launched

The Hindu

A new eco tourism project in the name of `Sree Neelakanteswera Vana Vihara Sthali' is being launched on the lines of Maredumilli project, in the Rampa Vana Samrakshana samithi, which has forest area with water falls.

January 27, 2007

January

Tim Leffel's Cheapest Destinations

Joshua Berman co-wrote the book pictured here, Living Abroad in Nicaragua. His publisher sent a copy to me to review for Perceptive Travel and it got crowded out by some things with a wider scope. But I'm putting it up

January 27, 2007

January

Tim Leffel's Cheapest Destinations

Joshua Berman co-wrote the book pictured here, Living Abroad in Nicaragua. His publisher sent a copy to me to review for Perceptive Travel and it got crowded out by some things with a wider scope. But I'm putting it up ...

January 27, 2007

Today's Headlines : Saturday, January 27, 2007 Tourism is a high-focus area: YSR

The Hindu

Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday said the Government was determined to take up all-round development of the State and said tourism was a focus area.

January 24, 2007

Tamil Nadu News : Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Meet on tourism industry

The Hindu

The University Grants Commission-sponsored two-day national level seminar on `Perspectives of Indian Tourism Industry' will begin on Wednesday at NGM College here.

January 21, 2007

Yelagiri: Trekker's paradise- As You Like It-The Sunday ET

Economic Times

No crowd, no pollution and no cellphone! Could there be a better place to enjoy the weekend than Yelagiri Hills? Certainly not in these parts of Tamil Nadu as neighbouring Ooty and Kodaikanal seem to have lost their charm to commercialisation.

January 20, 2007

Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Tourist train to Shirdi Tourist train to Shirdi

The Hindu

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is operating Bharat Darshan tourist train to Shirdi-Mantralayam for the full moon day darshan of Baba on February 1.

January 19, 2007

Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Nepal Tourism Board to tap  Nepal Tourism Board to tap south Indian market

The Hindu

The Nepal Tourism Board has launched an aggressive campaign to tap the south Indian travel market.

January 18, 2007

New tourism centre in Noida

The Hindu

A new centre of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, is coming up at Noida.

January 17, 2007

Waiting on cusp of an exponential growth- Airlines / Aviation

Economic Times

Civil aviation plays a crucial role in the growth of an economy. It is estimated that every $100 spent on air transport produces benefits worth $325 to the economy and 100 additional jobs in air transport result in 610 new other jobs.

January 14, 2007

Association flays steep hike in insurance premium for tourist vehicles

The Hindu

The Coimbatore Tourist Taxi, Van and Travel Owner's Association has urged the Central Government to intervene and ensure a roll back of the steep hike in third party insurance premium for tourist vehicles.

January 14, 2007

Choice destination for tourists

The Hindu

With regard to tourism, Goa is saturated, and Kerala over sold. In this scenario, coastal Karnataka with its natural beauty and diverse culture is emerging as the destination of choice for many tourists,

January 14, 2007

Well-being tourism needed'

The Hindu

Highlighting the need to include spirituality in the field of medical sciences, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni said on Saturday that she wanted to promote India as a hub of well-being tourism.

January 13, 2007

Front Page : Chandu Borde made manager for two tours Chandu Borde made manager for two tours

The Hindu

The former Indian captain Chandu Borde has been appointed the manager for India's cricket tours of Ireland and England.

January 12, 2007

Front Page : Madurai readying for helicopter tourism Madurai readying for helicopter tourism

The Hindu

The groundwork for launching helicopter services linking Madurai with tourist destinations in the southern districts has begun.

January 11, 2007

Raj Travels ties up with Gray Line of US

The Hindu

Raj Travels and Tours has entered into an exclusive partnership with Gray Line Worldwide, the world's largest sightseeing company.

January 11, 2007

Workshop on tourism development

The Hindu

The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry will conduct a workshop on `Tourism development in coastal Karnataka' on January 13.

January 10, 2007

The Hindu Business Line : Dubai world's fastest growing airport in Dubai world's fastest growing airport in 2007

The Hindu

Dubai International was the world's fastest growing airport in 2007 in terms of international passenger throughput, handling 34.34 million travelers in a record growth of 19.31 per cent, its operator said.

January 8, 2007

Govt plans Rs 237-cr capex for ITDC hotels- Travel-Services-News

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Ailing public sector unit India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) may get fresh lease of life as government plans to infuse equity capital of over Rs 237 crore for reviving Ashok Hotel, Samrat Hotel and Hotel Janpath in New Delhi.

January 7, 2007

Kerala News : Sunday, January 07, 2007 Rs.38 crore for tourism projects

The Hindu

Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan told a press conference here on Saturday that more projects were under the consideration of the Central Government.

January 7, 2007

When gloss is turned to dross, desi style- The Sunday ET-Features

Economic Times

For an ad campaign, and one executed on behalf of a government agency, the Incredible India campaign is brilliantly executed. The tag lines are imaginative —evocative without going overboard and guaranteed to make us feel proud of our heritage. The accompanying pictures are also breathtakingly beautiful.

January 6, 2007

Today's Headlines : Saturday, January 06, 2007 New tourism package for State on the anvil

The Hindu

Heritage Passport will develop tourist circuits that will link various historical monuments and archaeological sites categorised on the basis of dynasties that built them and the architectural styles.

January 5, 2007

Today's Headlines : Friday, January 05, 2007 Tour decider heading for an explosive finish

The Hindu

The decider is on razor's edge. On a hard fought third day that swung India's way after Jacques Kallis' indiscretion, the visitors secured a valuable 41-run lead.

January 4, 2007

Service tax waiver likely for eco tourism- Policy-Economy-News-The

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The focus of the government seems to be on eco-friendly tourism. The government is considering various fiscal and policy measures to promote ecological and adventure tourism in the country including formulating uniform ecological guidelines to conserve nature and waiver of service tax charged on adventure tours.

January 3, 2007

Tamil Nadu News : Wednesday, January 03, 2007 Master tourism plan for Tuticorin

The Hindu

The district administration plans to augment infrastructure at four places of heritage importance in the district at an estimated cost of Rs.152.09 lakh to tap unexplored tourism potential.

 

 





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