Tourism ministry

It shall be mandatory for an approved OTA to prominently display in a photo frame the certificate of approval given by the ministry.

In a first, online travel aggregators to be accreditated, classified by government

2 min read . 07 Dec 2018

A considerable number of medical tourists from countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan used to avail facilities in India but the flow has declined. Photo: Reuters

Overseas medical tourists look elsewhere on higher costs

2 min read . 17 Oct 2018

The contract won by the Dalmia Bharat Group to maintain the historical Red Fort has created a storm. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint

‘Adopt a heritage’ plan is win-win for corporate brands

3 min read . 09 May 2018

A file photo of historic Red Fort. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint

Red Fort row: MoU only for maintenance, limited access to non-core areas, says govt

2 min read . 29 Apr 2018

The number of foreign tourist arrivals in India in September 2017 was 7.23 lakh as compared to 6.08 lakh in September 2016, according to the tourism ministry. Photo: Ramesh Pathania (Ramesh Pathania)

Over 18% growth in foreign tourist arrivals in September: govt

1 min read . 12 Oct 2017

The Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) had earlier said the Rajasthan government, which had leased the property of Hotel Jaipur Ashok to ITDC, has desired it back.

ITDC to transfer Hotel Jaipur Ashok to Rajasthan government

1 min read . 05 Sep 2017

The highest number of tourists in India arrived from Bangladesh (20.12%), followed by the US (16.26%), the UK (10.88%) and France (3.01%). Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint

India sees over 15% growth in foreign tourist arrivals

1 min read . 17 Aug 2017

Majority of the patients coming to India for treatment are from the Middle East, Africa, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Maldives, Pakistan, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Photo: Reuters

Steep rise in medical visas as India becomes medical tourism hub

2 min read . 27 Jul 2017

Many schools and other institutions celebrate 15 August a day earlier. Photo: AFP

Govt to campaign for observing Independence Day on 15 August, and not a day before

1 min read . 04 Jul 2017

The union ministry of tourism had launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15 to develop theme based tourist circuits in the country. Photo: Mint

Culture ministry plans Warrior Circuits

2 min read . 19 May 2017

The Karnataka government says tourists visiting Bengaluru are not aware of the rich heritage of the over 500-year-old city. Photo: PTI

Karnataka aims to develop brand Bengaluru on the lines of New York

1 min read . 20 Feb 2017

Video footages of PM Modi during the last two-and-a-half years, where he has talked about tourism in India and abroad, will be used for the campaign. Photo: Bloomberg

Narendra Modi set to be mascot of ‘Incredible India’ campaign

2 min read . 06 Nov 2016

Market roundup | Tourist arrivals keep up the tempo for now

2 min read . 22 Sep 2016

A file photo of actor Amitabh Bachchan. Photo: AFP<br />

Amitabh Bachchan may lead ‘Incredible India’ campaign

1 min read . 07 Jan 2016

A file photo of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. Photo: Hindustan Times<br />

Aamir Khan no more ‘Incredible India’ mascot

2 min read . 06 Jan 2016

The timelines will be fixed and implementation closely monitored, Mahesh Sharma, minister of state for tourism, culture and civil aviation, said at the workshop to seek inputs for National Tourism Policy 2015.<br />

Tourism policy to chart action plans, deadlines

2 min read . 19 Mar 2015

Arvind Mayaram was earlier replaced by Rajiv Mehrishi, who was Rajasthan chief secretary, as the finance secretary on 15 October. <br />

Mayaram transferred again from tourism to minority affairs ministry

1 min read . 30 Oct 2014

An IAS officer of the 1978 batch from the Rajasthan cadre, Rajiv Mehrishi is known as a forward-thinking bureaucrat who is credited with kick-starting labour reforms in Rajasthan ruled by the BJP. Photo: HT<br />

Rajiv Mehrishi replaces Arvind Mayaram in finance ministry ahead of Budget

1 min read . 16 Oct 2014

The government laid the foundation stone for the first culinary institute in Tirupati on 2 September. Photo: Mint<br />

Tourism ministry to tie up with global culinary institutes

1 min read . 24 Sep 2014

The areas of convergence of the tourism and culture ministries include improvement of visitor amenities at monuments and heritage sites. Photo: HT<br />

Tourism, culture ministries spot common areas

1 min read . 11 Jun 2014

×

My Reads Logout