India Tourism News
India set to become world’s second largest tourism employer
India’s booming travel and tourism industry is expected to become the second largest employer in the world by 2019, according to a new study.
Delhi builds a sporting legacy
India will fall under the sporting spotlight in October when Delhi hosts the 19th Commonwealth Games. With three months before the opening ceremony, Breaking Travel News takes a look at preparations for the event.
Famous for Film: Global holiday ideas
While London, New York, and Los Angeles have played host to countless movies over the last century, a few locations have shone even more brightly. Those cities which have taken their time on centre stage to build a lasting career. Here Chris O’Toole looks at the success stories.
Terminal 3 opens at Indira Gandhi Airport
Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has opened the new Terminal 3 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Inaugurating the terminal alongside United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Mr Singh said: “It would signal the arrival of a new India, committed to join the ranks of modern, industrialised nations of the world.”
Petrol Prices Deregulated Marginal Increase in HSD, PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG Prices
To arrive at a viable and sustainable system of pricing of petroleum products, Government had set up an Expert Group under the chairmanship of Dr. Kirit Parikh.
Pirates and terror top Indo-EU agenda
Piracy and terrorism topped the agenda of the European Union’s chief diplomat, Catherine Ashton, on her four day visit to India. Ashton said the EU has proposed that India consider working closer with the 10-nation Atalanta flotilla or the NATO fleet fighting pirates off Somalia. “These have rotating command structures at different levels,” she said and said India could consider being part of such a system.
Alan Vels, Signature Hospitality Ltd @ INDABA 2010
Alan Vels, Signature Hospitality Ltd
India prepares for travel triumph
India’s rapid ascent to tourism stardom has been acknowleged by the record number of local brands nominated in this year’s World Travel Awards. Companies in with a chance of picking up the highest accolade in travel and tourism include the Indian Maharaja for “Asia’s Leading Luxury Train”, and the Taj Lake Palace for “Asia’s Leading Resort”.
India launches luxury tourist train
Sitting precariously on the roofs of trains may be an iconic image of travelling across India, but now the country is poised to make its mark in the luxury rail market with a new “Palace on Wheels”. Equipped with LCD TVs, panoramic windows and WiFi, the new Maharajas’ Express promises to make the journey from Kolkata to Delhi an experience fit for royalty.
Scarlett Keeling case halted in Goa
The trial of two men accused of killing British teenager Scarlett Keeling has been halted for the second time in a week in Goa. The case was adjourned following a decision by the judge hearing the case that Goa children’s court would start hearing evidence on alternate afternoons from April 5th.
Delhi builds sporting legacy
India will fall under the sporting spotlight in October when Delhi hosts the 19th Commonwealth Games. With seven months before the opening ceremony, Breaking Travel News takes a look at preparations for the event. Mike Starling reports
India pitches Pavilion at ITB Berlin
The Indian Union Ministry of Tourism has unveiled one of the largest pavilions at ITB Berlin, offering guests a chance to explore the nation’s travel offering. While the Commonwealth Games are sure to top the agenda, medical, wellness, rural, MICE, and caravan tourism are also vying for space.