Why Vijay Kedia believes tourism could become India’s next trillion-dollar storyVeteran investor Vijay Kedia believes India's tourism sector holds the potential to become a trillion-dollar opportunity. He highlights the...
16 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Hyderabad’s new 'feel the jail experience' lets people live like prisoners for 24 hours: Eat jail food and sleep in prison cellsHyderabad has launched the Telangana Prisons Museum and 'Jail Anubhavam' program, offering citizens a simulated prison experience. This ini...
12 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India’s first seaplane operator SkyHop completes successful test flight at Ganga Barrage in RishikeshSkyHop Aviation has taken a major leap for India's travel industry by successfully conducting its vital test flight for the nation's inaugu...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
From frozen marathons at Pangong Lake to snorkeling in Lakshadweep, govt pushes niche tourism in UTsIndia is promoting diverse niche tourism across its Union Territories. Initiatives include astro-tourism, eco-tourism, and adventure sports...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Andaman and Nicobar government to study ecological impact as tourist inflow rises, plan new islandsAndaman and Nicobar is carefully opening new islands to tourists. The government is balancing increased visitor numbers with ecosystem prot...
23 Nov, 2025, 11.44 AM IST
12 companies show interest in building luxury resorts in AndamansThe Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) has received a strong response from developers for 5-s...
14 Oct, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
AirAsia to operate flight service from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from SaturdayAirAsia is set to launch the first-ever international flight from Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...
16 Nov, 2024, 10.45 AM IST
Andaman & Nicobar administration suspends all tourism till March 26 over CoronavirusThe Andaman & Nicobar administration has shut all travel and tourism related activities in the union territory starting Monday till March 2...
16 Mar, 2020, 02.25 PM IST
Seaplane operations to be a reality in Andamans soonSeventeen islands in Andamans have also been identified for holistic development, that include building infrastructure, to promote tourism.
24 Mar, 2019, 12.00 PM IST
Andaman to host 1st ever Indo-Indonesian biz forum as part of Indo-Pacific strategiesThe forum aims to facilitate the commercial and people to people linkages between Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India with Aceh and North ...
28 Nov, 2018, 04.59 PM IST
India, Indonesia to set up task force to enhance connectivity between Andaman and SabangIndonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan recently said that India has expressed interest in investing ...
30 May, 2018, 05.21 PM IST
Developing 4 Andaman & Nicobar islands gains steamTourism is a main revenue stream for the islanders and the chamber expects Andamans will get a major boost if it is included as one of the ...
05 Feb, 2018, 05.17 PM IST
Nine Indian islands chosen for Singapore-like tourism boostGiven ecological sensitivity of the islands, capacities will be limited, though current options for tourists will be improved.
25 Sep, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
Govt planning to open up 5 Andaman & Nicobar islands to touristsThe Centre is considering a proposal to open up five islands of Andaman and Nicobar to tourists to promote them as eco-tourism destinations.
22 Feb, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
- London-based group launches tourism boycott of Andaman Islands
"Survival is also asking members of the public to pledge not to travel to the islands until the demands are met," the statement said.
30 Apr, 2013, 07.38 PM IST
- Country's first sea plane service launched in Andamans
The LG said besides developing tourism infrastructure the launch of the sea plane service will also help improve connectivity between diff ...
31 Dec, 2010, 08.01 PM IST