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TripsNews - September 2007 Headlines September 30, 2007 Today's Headlines : Sunday,
September 30, 2007 Rainbow Cruises bags tourism award The
Hindu Rainbow
Cruises has bagged the State Tourism Award for the best house-boat operator for
the year 2005-2006 for the third consecutive time. September 29, 2007 ‘Integration of sectors vital
for tourism’ The
Hindu Mangalore,
Sept. 28 Making India as a global hub for tourism needs the integration of
various sectors, according to Mr S. Dheerendra, Regional Manager, Regional
Business Office, State Bank of India (SBI), Mangalore. September 29, 2007 'e-ticketing costs can be cut further'-
Interviews-Opinion-The Economic
Times The
Indian aviation sector has seen unprecedented growth in the recent times. The
latest entrant in the fray is the Bird Group, which plans to start a regional
carrier. September 29, 2007 Today's Headlines : Saturday,
September 29, 2007 Tourism award for Marari Beach Resort The
Hindu The popular
Marari Beach Resort here has bagged the State Tourism Award for the Best
Three-Star Hotel. September 28, 2007 Climate change may sink us
this century: Maldives Reuters,
India COLOMBO
(Reuters) - Unless the world starts taking climate change seriously and cuts
greenhouse emissions, the Maldives could become uninhabitable this century, the
president of the Indian Ocean archipelago says. September 28, 2007 Hoteliers protest against
low-budget Andaman tourism Reuters,
India PORT BLAIR,
India (Reuters) - Hundreds of tour operators and hotel owners in the Andaman
islands protested on Thursday against a scheme to fly budget tourists to the
islands, saying it had stopped wealthier travellers from visiting. September 28, 2007 Stay in India for free via
blogger Web site Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Sept 28 (Reuters Life!) - Hotel rooms in India tend to be expensive and hard to
find, but a new Web site is helping visitors find a bed, with a warm
conversation thrown in, all for free. September 28, 2007 The
Hindu The
Gandhian Unit for Integrated Development Education (GUIDE), a non-governmental
organisation, has called upon the Central and State governments to provide an
opportunity for women to run small-scale tourist homes at tourist spots. September 28, 2007 Today's Headlines : Friday,
September 28, 2007 Wooing tourists The
Hindu VISAKHAPATNAM:
Dotted with lush green hills and valleys on one side and a serene stretch of
sun-kissed beach, Vizag has turned into a hot tourist destination over the
years. September 28, 2007 UPDATE 1-Deccan Aviation
quarterly loss widens Reuters,
India MUMBAI,
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Deccan Aviation Ltd (DECA.BO: Quote, Profile, Research),
which owns budget carrier Air Deccan, reported a wider net loss for the quarter
to June 2007, hit by higher fuel costs and lower yields and other income. September 27, 2007 Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad
News : A.P. stall A.P. stall
inaugurated at international travel mart The
Hindu Tourism
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy on Wednesday inaugurated the Andhra Pradesh
stall at Pacific Asia Travel Mart - 2007 at Bali in Indonesia. The event was
put together by Pacific Asia Travellers Association (PATA). September 27, 2007 Andhra Pradesh News :
Thursday, September 27, 2007 Tourism Day special The
Hindu On the
occasion of the World Tourism Day, Hotel Green Park will accord a traditional
welcome to guests with aarthi, tikka and bouquets on Thursday, according to a
press release. September 27, 2007 FACTBOX - Climate change
debate coins new jargon Reuters,
India REUTERS -
To understand the climate change debate, it helps to understand the jargon, a
mixture of diplomatese, pundit-speak and techno-talk. September 27, 2007 It is now joyful carnival time for college students The
Hindu The
Vijayawada division of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC),
in coordination with the managements of local colleges, is hosting a series of
events in order to coincide with the World Tourism Day. September 27, 2007 Karnataka / Bangalore News :
Malaysia eases visa Malaysia eases visa
regulations The
Hindu To
facilitate more tourist traffic and investments into Malaysia from India, the
Malaysian Government has eased visa regulations, announced packages for
acquiring property and other incentives for joint venture partnerships. September 27, 2007 Karnataka / Bangalore News :
Women power to the fore Women power to
the fore in tourism The
Hindu BANGALORE:
Time was when not many of us had the opportunity to get away from it all to a
coffee estate. September 27, 2007 Metro Plus Kochi : Stay ethnic
for tourism’s sake! Stay ethnic for tourism’s sake! The
Hindu Even if
it’s only to learn how to cook an appam, Kerala tourism is all about
experiences. September 27, 2007 The
Hindu Chief
Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday held discussions with Singapore Minister of
State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran on various issues pertaining to
industry and tourism including incentives and subsidies offered by the
Government of Puducherry to investors. September 27, 2007 Today's Headlines : Thursday,
September 27, 2007 Tourism Day special The
Hindu On the
occasion of the World Tourism Day, Hotel Green Park will accord a traditional
welcome to guests with aarthi, tikka and bouquets on Thursday, according to a
press release. September 26, 2007 Benchmark index futures
premium widens on short covering Reuters,
India MUMBAI,
Sept 26 (Reuters) - The premium on the benchmark index futures for the current
month widened on short covering and the October series turned into premium on
rollover of long positions, traders and analysts said on Wednesday. September 25, 2007 ESPN hits jackpot: Bags Rs 200 cr from Twenty20-
Media-Media Economic
Times MUMBAI/DELHI:
A glorious day for Indian cricket with a Twenty20 World Cup win over arch-rival
Pakistan, will also go down in history for sports broadcaster ESPN-Star Sports
(ESS) India as its richest day. September 25, 2007 India colonial tribute
Britons get angry reception Reuters,
India LUCKNOW,
India, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Indian authorities have warned a group of Britons
visiting India to pay homage to British soldiers who died during the 1857
revolt against colonial rule, to stay away from a historic site due to
protests. September 25, 2007 India to stage the 2008
Johnnie Walker Classic Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - India will stage next year's edition of the Johnnie Walker Classic,
organisers said on Tuesday. September 25, 2007 Indian nationalists outraged
by colonial tribute Reuters,
India LUCKNOW,
India (Reuters) - A group of retired British soldiers and civilians visiting
India have caused outrage during their trip to pay homage at sites where
British soldiers died during the 1857 revolt against colonial rule. September 25, 2007 Other States News : Tuesday,
September 25, 2007 World Tourism Day events announced The
Hindu The
Puducherry Government has announced various events, including a photography
contest, treasure hunt and numismatics exhibition to mark the World Tourism Day
on September 27. September 24, 2007 Call to revise commerce
curriculum at UG level The
Hindu There is an
immediate need for revising the commerce curriculum particularly at the UG
level focusing on practical aspect with specialisations like Banking, Insurance
Finance, Accounting, Tourism, HR, and Marketing to suit the needs of industry. September 24, 2007 CORRECTED - UN Climate change
debate coins new jargon Reuters,
India UNITED
NATIONS (Reuters) - To understand the climate change debate, it helps to
understand the jargon, a mixture of diplomatese, pundit-speak and techno-talk. September 24, 2007 India seeks investments from Americans, NRIs- Latest
News-The Economic
Times NEW YORK:
India went the whole hog seeking investments from Americans as well
Indian-Americans, as it launched a four-day programme to promote India as a
brand and a credible destination for parking funds. September 24, 2007 Orissa to get second airport at Jharsuguda- Airlines
/ Aviation Economic
Times BHUBANESWAR:
The Centre plans to set up another airport at Jharsuguda in western Orissa
besides upgrading the existing Biju Patnaik Airport here to that of
international standard, Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel said on Monday. September 24, 2007 Pakistan upset over India-UK
war game in Kashmir Reuters,
India ISLAMABAD,
Sept 24 (Reuters) - High-altitude military exercises by India and Britain in
mountains in the disputed Kashmir region are not legal, Pakistan said on
Monday. September 24, 2007 Today's Headlines : Monday,
September 24, 2007 Tourism Day to be celebrated The
Hindu ‘World
Tourism Day’ celebrations will be conducted on a grand scale at the sprawling ‘Shilparamam’
(Urban Haat) premises in Tirupati on September 27. September 24, 2007 UPDATE 1-Hinduja TMT plans
health infra biz with Dubai World Reuters,
India MUMBAI,
Sept 24 (Reuters) - Hinduja TMT Ltd HTMT.BO will enter the healthcare
infrastructure business in an equal joint venture with Dubai World with an
initial investment of 1 billion rupees, Chairman A.P. Hinduja said on Monday. September 23, 2007 India establishes new 'spice route' to New York- ET
Cetera-News By Economic
Times NEW YORK:
Riveting and colourful New York will get a dash of spice this week when India
treats the city of yellow cabs, teeming sidewalks and smoking manholes to
Kathakali, Bhangra and Bharata Natyam combined with a tongue tingling selection
of Indian food. September 23, 2007 N-deal will enhance US investments: India Inc-
Politics/Nation Economic
Times NEW YORK:
Indian business leaders see the civil nuclear deal with the US as a treaty to
increase American investments back home, but said political change will not
shake investors' confidence. September 22, 2007 India's soymeal exports seen
up on freight, China Reuters,
India PANAJI,
India (Reuters) - India will export a record 4 million tonnes of soymeal in the
season beginning October as high freight rates have made it more competitive, a
top industry official said on Saturday. September 22, 2007 'We are here to help, not brag'-
Interviews-Opinion-The Economic Times Economic
Times Garry
Kingshott , CEO, JetLite, has a tough job at hand. He is in charge of
resurrecting Air Sahara, an airline that was in ruins, with grounded aircraft,
mounting losses and demoralised employees. Sitting in a modest office on a
September afternoon, he spoke about the challenges that lay ahead for him and
the airline. September 21, 2007 Today's Headlines : Friday,
September 21, 2007 Kerala Tourism projecting Malabar’s charms The
Hindu The God’s
Own Country sobriquet has not grown stale and our neighbouring State’s many
natural attractions have been praised by among others the National Geographic
and former Beatle Paul McCartney. September 20, 2007 Devoted to art- Travel-Specials-The Economic Times Economic
Times Nepal has
always been a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers, wildlife lovers and patrons
of ethnic art and culture. Sadly, for quite a long time tourism had taken a
back seat due to the nation's politically unrest situation. But can tourists’
fascination for the magnificent Himalayan kingdom ever cease? Not for this
tourist! September 20, 2007 Devoted to art- Travel-Specials-The Economic Times Economic
Times Nepal has
always been a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers, wildlife lovers and patrons
of ethnic art and culture. Sadly, for quite a long time tourism had taken a
back seat due to the nation's politically unrest situation. But can tourists’
fascination for the magnificent Himalayan kingdom ever cease? Not for this
tourist! September 20, 2007 PREVIEW-India's Hindu
nationalists eye revival at key meet Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Sept 20 (Reuters) - India's Hindu nationalist opposition meets this weekend to
resolve a leadership vacuum dogging them for years, and prepare for possible
early elections against a ruling coalition hit by political infighting. September 20, 2007 Reliance eyes travel foray- Travel-Services-News By
Industry-News Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
The Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail’s plans to enter the travel space is
gaining momentum. The company has applied to the International Air Transport
Association (IATA), the industry body for accreditation and registration of
travel agents and airlines, for starting a travel agency outlet in Mumbai September 19, 2007 Orient-Express turns down
Indian Hotels tie-up plan Reuters,
India MUMBAI,
Sept 19 (Reuters) - U.S.-based Orient-Express Hotels Ltd (OEH.N: Quote,
Profile, Research) has turned down a proposal from Indian Hotels Co Ltd
(IHTL.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) for a strategic alliance, saying it aimed
to remain focused at the luxury segment on its own. September 18, 2007 Executive lounge: Madhukar Kamath, MD & CEO of
Mudra Group- ET Economic
Times Most
successful executives do indeed have a life of their own. There is a constant
struggle to find adequate time. I believe that it is essential to take regular
breaks to recharge yourself for the challenges of the rollercoaster ride. September 18, 2007 Indian ports struggle to cope
with economy's surge Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - A $12.4 billion plan to upgrade India's ports to keep pace with
economic expansion promised much, but in three years there has been little
progress beyond initial announcements and private firms are opting to build
their own. September 18, 2007 Other States / Orissa News :
Chariot campaign for Chariot campaign
for temple project The
Hindu Tara Tarini
Development Board (TTDB) flagged off a ‘chariot’ on Monday from the hill shrine
to get people of the State involved so that the project of construction of the
new temple on hill-top could be completed. September 18, 2007 UPDATE 4-Nepal Maoists quit
govt, vow to disrupt elections Reuters,
India KATHMANDU,
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Nepal's Maoist former rebels quit the interim government on
Tuesday and vowed to disrupt preparations for historic elections in November
unless the Himalayan nation's monarchy was abolished immediately. September 17, 2007 Kerala News : Monday,
September 17, 2007 Projects to tap tourism potential The
Hindu The
Community Reserve initiative will implement projects to tap the tourism
potential of Kadalundi-Vallikunnu grama panchayats in Kozhikode and Malappuram
districts, which abound in mangroves and is a bird sanctuary. September 17, 2007 UPDATE 1-Pakistan protests
Indian trek on disputed glacier Reuters,
India ISLAMABAD,
Sept 17 (Reuters) - Pakistan summoned an Indian diplomat on Monday to protest
against an Indian plan to open the disputed Siachen Glacier to tourists, saying
the move could cast a shadow over their slow-moving peace process. September 16, 2007 Maharastra to promote Lonar crater site as tourist
spot- Travel Economic
Times MUMBAI: In
a bid to attract tourists to Lonar crater, considered to be the third largest
crater in the world, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is
setting up an interpretation centre- cum-museum to let the people understand
its significance. September 16, 2007 Two officials suspended over
Hindu god row Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - The government has suspended two directors at its archaeology
agency for their role in a Supreme Court affidavit which suggested Hindu gods
did not exist, officials said on Saturday. September 15, 2007 The
Hindu Thiruvananthapuram:
For many, Gavi is a tourist destination in an alien country. Spread across the
Periyar Tiger Reserve and situated 41 km from Kumily, Gavi is one of the
‘must-see places’ that has been developed into an eco-tourism destination. September 15, 2007 Kerala / Thiruvananthapuram
News : Nod for Utsav 2007 Nod for Utsav 2007 The
Hindu Thiruvananthapuram:
The Government has accorded clearance for a year-long programme called Utsav
2007 to give a new lease of life to dying traditional art forms and introduce
them to the younger generation. September 15, 2007 Metro Plus Delhi : Saturday, September 15, 2007 Egypt in Delhi! The
Hindu Jumping,
jiving, belly dancing to Arabian tunes, a folk dance troupe from Egypt
delivered a scintillating performance at New Delhi’s Siri Fort auditorium early
this week. Presented by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi and Egypt Tourism September 15, 2007 UPDATE 3-Deals of the day --
mergers and acquisitions Reuters,
India Sept 14
(Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving
European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 2000 GMT on Friday. (For
Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK]) September 14, 2007 HCL ups fees to tackle rupee,
no subprime hit Reuters,
India BANGALORE
(Reuters) - HCL Technologies Ltd is not seeing any impact on its business from
the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis, and is able to get higher billing rates to
offset a firmer rupee, a senior official said on Friday. September 14, 2007 India's Jet Airways gets govt
nod for Gulf routes Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Jet Airways Ltd (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), India's
top private airline, can fly to selected destinations in the Gulf from Jan. 1,
the civil aviation ministry said in a statement on Friday. September 14, 2007 Jet Airways gets govt nod for
Gulf routes Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - Jet Airways Ltd, India's top private airline, can fly to selected
destinations in the Gulf from Jan. 1, the civil aviation ministry said in a
statement on Friday. September 14, 2007 UPDATE 2-Japan's lunar
"princess" shoots for the moon Reuters,
India TOKYO, Sept
14 (Reuters) - Japan launched its first lunar probe on Friday, nicknamed Kaguya
after a fairy-tale princess, in the latest move in a new race with China, India
and the United States to explore the moon. September 13, 2007 Air India to offer customised holiday packages-
Airlines Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
National carrier Air India is set to enter the select league of airlines
offering exclusive holiday tours to passengers. Air India will start a
specialised tour division, similar to that of Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Thai
Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines, later this year to offer
customised tour packages to all class of passengers. September 13, 2007 Travel-Specials-The Economic Times Economic
Times Watch out
for petty theft in Italy, keep an eye on your luggage at all times,” the travel
agent dinned into us before we boarded the Alitalia flight from Delhi to Milan
enroute to Turin or Torino, (little bull) as the Italians call it. September 13, 2007 Upbeat about India at IATO meet- Travel-Specials-The
Economic Times Economic
Times IATO,
celebrating its silver jubilee, held its convention from September 1, 2007 at
The Ashok. Livened up by with colourful displays, folk musicians and dance, the
meet was chaired by Vijay Thakur and co-chaired by Arun Anand. The 1800
delegates included tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers, restaurants,
tourism consultants, government bodies, airlines and other service providers. September 12, 2007 CHRONOLOGY - Earthquakes
worldwide in recent years Reuters,
India Reuters - A
powerful quake measuring 8.2 struck near Indonesia's Sumatra island on
Wednesday triggering tsunami warnings in Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Sri
Lanka, officials said. September 10, 2007 PRESS DIGEST - Indian
Business News - Sept 10 Reuters,
India MUMBAI,
Sept 10 (Reuters) - Indian newspapers carried the following stories in their
print or Web editions on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy. September 7, 2007 At least 70 piligrims die in
truck crash in Rajasthan Reuters,
India JAIPUR,
India (Reuters) - A truck packed with pilgrims travelling to a Hindu shrine
plunged off a mountainous road in Rajasthan on Friday, killing at least 70
people, police said. September 7, 2007 Humble hospitality- ET Realty-Special
Pages-Features-The Economic Economic
Times One segment
which is benefiting from the current buoyancy in the Indian economy, and
especially its success in the service sector, is the hotel industry.
Liberalisation of the Indian economy coupled with growth in domestic business
has led to increased business travel in India. September 7, 2007 Vogue aims to raise the style
bar with India launch Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Vogue magazine, the style bible for fashionistas worldwide, is
launching an edition in India this month which is set to give the country's
wealthy jet-setters a local twist on fashion and the good life. September 6, 2007 The
Hindu Mumbai,
Sept. 5 The city of Taj Mahal, Agra could see a Ginger Hotel soon. Speaking to
Business Line, Mr Prabhat Pani, CEO of Ginger hotels, said, “We are keen on the
city given the tourism potential and fair amount of commerce . September 5, 2007 Indian shares seen up 9th
day, Reliance in focus =2 Reuters,
India Jet Airways
Ltd (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), after its chairman said India's top
private airline was delaying a planned $400 million rights issue because of the
recent turmoil in global credit markets. September 5, 2007 RPT-India's Jet Airways
delays $400 mln rights issue Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Sept 4 (Reuters) - Jet Airways Ltd (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), India's
top private airline, is delaying a planned $400 million rights issue because of
the recent turmoil in global credit markets, its chairman said on Tuesday. September 4, 2007 Jet Airways delays $400 mln
rights issue Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - Jet Airways Ltd, India's top private airline, is delaying a planned
$400 million rights issue because of the recent turmoil in global credit
markets, its chairman said on Tuesday. September 3, 2007 The
Hindu Thiruvananthapuram:
Minister for Law M. Vijayakumar on Saturday said the Government would convene a
meeting of all concerned for the protection of the Akkulam lake, its desilting
and the development of the Akkulam tourist village. September 1, 2007 Kerala News : Saturday,
September 01, 2007 Home-stays: the next big tourism leap Tourism Trail The
Hindu It is the
quality of accommodation available at a tourist destination that contributes to
the overall satisfaction and pleasure of a traveller. |
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