Summer travel plans show no signs of slowing: Domestic demand remains strong despite higher airfares, rising fuel costs & fewer flightsDespite rising airfares and fuel costs, Indians are continuing their summer holidays, though many are adjusting their plans. Domestic trave...
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
Heatwave drives early rush to hill stations, bookings surgeIndia's heatwave is causing a surge in demand for hill stations like Dehradun and Munnar. Travel firms report increased bookings for cooler...
Chopper services from Shimla to Kullu, Kinnaur from January 14: OfficialsThe initiative is part of the union government's regional connectivity scheme, UDAN, they said.
System to be set up in Shimla for smooth flow of info on counting day: CEOThe Election Commission will set up a system at the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office here for sharing counting-related information an...
Some hotels in India up for sale; have been approached to acquire them: Vikram OberoiOberoi Group MD and CEO Vikram Oberoi told that he has been approached by some hotel owners who wish to sell their properties.
Covid-ravaged hospitality sector could soon see big M&AsOberoi Group MD and CEO Vikram Oberoi said that he has been approached by some owners who wish to sell their properties. “Whether it is a r...
Demand for second home sees a surge amid pandemicWith prices as low as Rs 12 lakh, people are investing in Haridwar, Dehradun, Rishikesh, and towns like Shimla and Solan in Himachal Prades...
Oyo to triple room count in Himachal Pradesh by 2022OYO opened its doors in the state in 2015 and since then it has added over 570 hotels and 7,500 rooms especially in Shimla, Dharamsala, Kas...
Delhi's second airport in Hindon to operate first flight from tomorrowA nine-seater plane operated by private airline Air Heritage will take off to Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district from Hindon civil airport ...
Scenic Kalka-Shimla route to get glass-enclosed vista dome coachIndian Railways has plans to add 100 vista dome coaches throughout the country to attract more passengers and promote tourism.
Discounted tickets all booked on new Shimla-Delhi flightsThe non-subsidised seats currently available were priced between Rs 5,300 and Rs 19,080, according to the website of Air India.
Intense heat dampens tourism in hills; tour operators and hoteliers say business down 20%Tour operators and hoteliers say business is down 15-20% and more cancellations are expected if the heat persists.
Ramdev faces action in more states, ban in HP, to move courtTerming the ban on his yoga camps as undemocratic, Ramdev alleged the government had pressurised the Election Commission to put the curbs.
- High apple prices keeping pvt cos at bay in Himachal
Even after the start of fresh arrival of apple crop in Himachal Pradesh the procurement of the fruit has not picked up due to higher price ...
- Low output to push apple prices up
A quantum jump in apple prices is expected this year due to fall in production.
- Beaches passe, it's Xmas in the hills
Come winter, and most people prefer to spend a holiday in the warmer climes of a beach resort or a desert town.