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May 29, 2007

Bengal Heritage Commission in need of new lease of life

The Hindu

Kolkata May 28 The present state of affairs of the West Bengal Heritage Commission (WBHC) is similar to the pitiful condition of the State heritage structures.

May 29, 2007

Today's Headlines : Thursday, March 29, 2007 Shameerpet deer park to have eco-tourism centre

The Hindu

After setting-up an eco-tourism centre at Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park near Autonagar, the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC), is now coming up with a similar project at Shameerpet Deer Park.

May 28, 2007

Playing host to the hilt Playing host to the hilt

The Hindu

TAKING into account the richness of our natural resources, our flora and fauna, our heritage, art culture and above all our pristine civilisation, India's strategic location as a bridge between the East and the West, the author feels that ``Tourism,

May 27, 2007

Sizzling Shanghai- Travel-Services-News By Industry-News-The

Economic Times

Jin Mao Tower in Pudong area in Shanghai is both stunning and beautiful. The glass and steel exteriors and its tiered pagoda form gives it both modern and traditional look.

May 26, 2007

Metro Plus Mangalore : Catch it on the run Catch it on the run

The Hindu

It is a drama that is played out every year. After a long cruel summer, the wait begins for the first dark clouds of the monsoon to float in and soak the parched earth.

May 25, 2007

Other States / Madhya Pradesh News : Resolve to make a  Resolve to make a leading tourism State

The Hindu

The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) commemorated the first Tourism Day here on Thursday with the resolve to make Madhya Pradesh a frontline Tourism State.

May 25, 2007

Resolve to make a leading tourism State

The Hindu

The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) commemorated the first Tourism Day here on Thursday with the resolve to make Madhya Pradesh a frontline Tourism State.

May 25, 2007

Tamil Nadu News : Friday, May 25, 2007 CDs on tourism spots, temples

The Hindu

Lack of informative guidebook on important tourist places has always been a problem for any stranger to the State. It is more felt especially during vacation time when tourists struggle to get information pertaining to a particular place

May 25, 2007

Tamil Nadu News : Renovation on at Big Temple Renovation on at Big Temple

The Hindu

The Archaeological Survey of India is executing conservation work at the Big Temple here at a cost of Rs. 25 lakh.

May 24, 2007

International News : Thursday, May 24, 2007 Australia not to sell uranium

The Hindu

MELBOURNE: Australia will not sell uranium to India until it signs the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Federal Resources Minister Ian MacFarlane has said.

May 23, 2007

Rajasthan ropes in Liberty to develop heritage tourism hubs

Economic Times

LONDON: Covent Garden is one of the popular tourist destinations in London, attracting 50 million tourists annually. Now, if all goes to plan, there could be a replica of Covent Garden in Rajasthan, courtesy, the state’s chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia and real estate developer Liberty International.

May 22, 2007

Responsible tourism' meet postponed to March

The Hindu

It is being positioned as a follow-up to the first such conference held in Cape Town, South Africa in 2002

May 21, 2007

Commonwealth group in Bengal, Orissa to study tourism potential

The Hindu

The project will include visits to leading global institutions, meetings with Government, educational institutions and healthcare facilities in India, providing a wide perspective of the changing times in India.

May 21, 2007

I was hurt by malicious criticism: Nilofar- Politics/Nation-News

Economic Times

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Minister Nilofar Bakhtiar has dismissed speculation that she was asked to quit by the Prime Minister in the wake of a fatwa by clerics for hugging her French trainer, saying she chose to resign as she was hurt by the malicious criticism following the incident.

May 19, 2007

Metro Plus Puducherry : Truths about the town

The Hindu

What started as a game, ended as an interesting story. This reporter, along with her group of friends, was listing clichés associated with different parts of the country.

May 17, 2007

Karnataka / Mysore News : Debate on hike in entry tax Debate on hike in entry tax

The Hindu

The increase in entry tax for tourist vehicles will be a topic of discussion in the next month's "Look South" conference to be held in Hyderabad.

May 17, 2007

TRTM Tourism introduces luxury tour vehicles in Delhi

The Hindu

The Delhi-based The Royal Time Machine (TRTM) Tourism Private Ltd, a privately-owned luxury travel and hospitality company, has launched luxury vehicles called The Royal Time Machines in Delhi for the intra-city tour.

May 14, 2007

Tourism course

The Hindu

Karnataka Arts College, a constituent college of Karnatak University, Dharwad, will introduce a five year Integrated Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) programme from the coming academic year.

May 13, 2007

Magazine : Are the reefs dying? Are the reefs dying?

The Hindu

As latest research confirms the effect of climate change on the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is gearing to deal with the threat to its greatest natural resource.

May 12, 2007

Metro Plus Coimbatore / Miscellany : Fresh look at  Fresh look at Dholavira

The Hindu

Sathish Moses’ work on the archaeological significance of Dholavira has earned him international recognition.

May 11, 2007

Net gives travel agents the ticket to ride again- Internet

Economic Times

No business has been more impacted by the internet than the travel agent’s. His commissions have been decimated and many travel agents have folded up. Many have sold out.

May 11, 2007

Tamil Nadu News : Friday, May 11, 2007 Tourist drowns

The Hindu

A tourist drowned at the Pykara falls near here on Thursday. According to the police, a group of eight persons from Coimbatore had gone to the falls. While taking a dip, Gowtham Selvan (19) was washed away. Fire and rescue service personnel recovered his body.

May 8, 2007

Today's Headlines : Tuesday, May 08, 2007 IRCTC's budget-friendly local package tours for tourists

The Hindu

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced four city-based package tours for the benefit of tourists visiting places of interest in and around Chennai city and Kancheepuram.

May 7, 2007

Front Page : Smaller cities fuel tourism boom Smaller cities fuel tourism boom

The Hindu

"Stop press. Already 1,000 seats have been sold out. Another batch of 1,000 seats has been added. Hurry to avoid disappointment." Thus screams an ad-promo of a major tour operator of international repute in a local daily here.

May 7, 2007

Kerala / Kottayam News : Munnar: Pinarayi for Munnar: Pinarayi for scientific plans

The Hindu

CPI(M) State secretary Pinarayi Vijayan has called for a scientific development of Munnar into a tourism destination with the active involvement of tourism and environmental experts.

May 7, 2007

Metro Plus Chennai / Miscellany : Fresh look at Dholavira Fresh look at Dholavira

The Hindu

Sathish’s research and recommendations on Dholavira have been published in Archiprix’ 2007 edition. He undertook the project as a B.Arch student of the Anna University.

May 3, 2007

Metro Plus Kochi : Another season in the sun Another season in the sun

The Hindu

V. Munniappan and his four slithery cobras must be the most photographed frame this season.

May 3, 2007

WB Govt maps tourist potential of lesser-known places

The Hindu

Kolkata May 2 The West Bengal Government is banking on the public-private partnership approach to promote lesser-known tourism spots in the State. Places including Plassey,