India Tourism News
Vanilla Islands in the Indian Ocean extend social media promotion
The Vanilla Islands, constituting of the Indian Ocean destinations of La Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Comoros, and Seychelles, has launched its online presence through the different social media networks to further the promotion of the islands.
Mumbai on high-alert following latest terror strike
Cities across India are on high alert following a series of explosions in Mumbai. As many as 18 people are feared dead following three co-ordinated explosions in the commercial hub of the city late yesterday, with dozens feared injured.
Mumbai hit by new terror bombings
Three simultaneous explosions have rocked Mumbai nearly three years after militants killed over 164 people in an assault on the Indian city. The financial heart of the city was attacked during rush-hour, with eight people feared dead and over one hundred injured.
Incredible India To Embark On Cruise Tourism
Indian tourism is gearing up to challenge some of the world leaders in cruise tourism by introducing seaborne cruises along its historic coast line within a year.
Taj Hotels Resorts expands into Kashmir
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces has announced its first venture into Jammu and Kashmir with the opening of Vivanta by Taj-Srinagar this month.
Record wagon, locomotive & coach production during 2010-11
Indian Railways have set new record in the procurement of wagons in the financial year 2010-11 when it acquired 16,638 wagons.
Indian Railways earnings up by 10.40%
The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during the period from 11th to 20th March, 2011
Navi Mumbai airport given green light
Building work is set to begin on a second international airport in Mumbai following an agreement between the City Industrial & Development Corporation and the Environment Ministry. This being India, however, there are strings attached, with backers of the airport forced to acquiesce to a number of strict environmental conditions in order to get plans for Navi Mumbai airport off the ground.
World Travel Awards stands by Delhi
World Travel Awards has confirmed it is going ahead with its planned Asia & Australasia Ceremony in Delhi on 14 October, despite sensational stories emanating from the build-up to the Commonwealth Games, which takes place concurrently in the Indian capital.
World Travel Awards backs India
Major tourism institutions from around the world have begun to offer their support to India ahead of the Commonwealth Games. With just days to go before the opening ceremony WTA has confirmed it will go ahead with its planned Asian & Australasia Gala Ceremony in Delhi on October 14th – offering a significant boost to regional industry.
India sets the scene for travel triumph
India is set to play host to the forthcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony in what is expected to be the most keenly fought competition ever.