The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Arunachal to turn Subansiri Lower Pondage into a mountain-cum-river immersive tourism hubArunachal Pradesh is set to transform the Subansiri Lower Pondage into a premier tourism destination. This ambitious project will integrate...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil MishraDelhi is set to launch a 40-seater luxury cruise on the Yamuna River in February, offering hour-long round trips with onboard entertainment...
14 Jan, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Tourism biggest beneficiary of infra growth: Tourism minister Gajendra Singh ShekhawatInfrastructure development has greatly benefited India's tourism sector. Travel times have reduced significantly due to improvements in rai...
12 Dec, 2025, 05.29 PM IST
Delhi set to roll out electric-solar Yamuna cruises; Sarbananda Sonowal reviews workAs per an official statement, the project—located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur—is set to offer a gree...
18 Nov, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Kolkata Port to develop Hooghly riverbanks, build terminal for river cruiseSyama Prasad Mookerjee Port-Kolkata is collaborating with IIT-Kharagpur to revitalize the Hooghly riverbanks and ghats, aiming to boost tou...
28 Aug, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
When do we sail? Cruise ships are turning Indian ports into destinationsCruise tourism in India is quietly transforming. What was once an elite escape is now pulling in middle-class families, retirees, and first...
20 Jul, 2025, 08.25 AM IST
Tourism and hospitality industry disappointed with the budgetBudget 2024: The travel and hospitality industry has expressed dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2024-25, noting that several key deman...
24 Jul, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
Philippines launches Cruise Visa Waiver Program for foreign touristsBoosting post-pandemic tourism, the Philippines' Cruise Visa Waiver was introduced on July 16 by BI, DOT, and DOJ at TIEZA. Top officials, ...
18 Jul, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
National Action Plan for Green Shipping promotes eco-friendly practices: DG of ShippingThe National Action Plan for Green Shipping in India aims to promote eco-friendly practices and provide incentives for low-emission ships, ...
04 Oct, 2023, 05.57 PM IST
Tourism Ministry, Airbnb join hands to promote Indian culture through heritage homestaysUnion Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and a senior official of the company were present when the agreement took place in the presence of a ...
20 Jun, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off luxury cruise 'MV Ganga Vilas' on January 13MV Ganga Vilas will put India on the river cruise map of the world, the statement said quoting Union Port, Shipping and Waterways Minister ...
08 Jan, 2023, 04.22 PM IST
PM says local tourism picking up, urges startups to work on innovative productsThe Centre, through the national infrastructure pipeline, was investing Rs 110 lakh crore in the infrastructure sector with a special focus...
14 Feb, 2021, 08.26 PM IST
Mumbai to be developed as hub of cruise tourismMandwa will be developed as a Wellness Destinations with facilities for activities like Yoga and Meditation. Restaurants and other tourist ...
10 Jul, 2018, 08.03 PM IST
Government to develop 78 lighthouses on its own because of environmental issuesThe Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, a subordinate office under the shipping ministry, will install the elevators, said a...
21 May, 2018, 07.53 AM IST
Global cruise liners eye strong growth as more Indians set sailTirun Travel Marketing, the exclusive India representative of Royal Caribbean Cruises, witnessed a 60% growth in business for the JanuaryAp...
18 Aug, 2017, 11.10 AM IST
Major ports to soon slash berthing charges to woo cruiselinesIt can be noted that vessels are being charged as per their tonnage and some earlier reports had mentioned about there being a move to char...
01 Aug, 2017, 05.32 PM IST