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
Three popular hospitality groups win bid to build luxury resorts in AndamansFour flagship eco-tourism projects are set for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Three hospitality groups will build luxury eco-friendly res...
15 Dec, 2025, 02.18 PM 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
Hospitality majors explore developing eco-tourism resorts in Andaman islandsSeveral top hospitality companies, including IHCL and Hyatt, are vying to develop eco-tourism resorts in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. T...
16 Aug, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
Sterling Holidays to build a 3-star resort at Jalpaiguri Eco-tourism hubGajoldoba, a little-known destination on the bank of Teesta river in Jalpaiguri district, offers a clear view of Mount Kanchenjunga.
25 Sep, 2015, 03.56 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh has high potential for tourism development, says ministerAP FM Yanamala Ramkrishnudu said that the state government plans to take all efforts to develop tourism spots in the state to attract a lar...
18 Dec, 2014, 04.43 PM IST
Rs 400-crore project to develop Sundarbans infrastructureTo augment infrastructure, the government is allotting Rs 90 crore for building roads and bridges in Jharkhali area, West Bengal Chief Mini...
08 Dec, 2014, 05.32 PM IST
- New panel to ready tiger tourism norms in 10 days
Another panel has been set up by the ministry of environment and forests to decide eco-tourism guidelines in core areas and peripheral buff...
13 Sep, 2012, 06.16 AM IST
- Valmik Thapar denies conflict of interest in eco-tourism norms
Valmik Thapar has denied any conflict of interest in raising questions on eco-tourism guidelines as a member of the National Board of Wildl...
05 Sep, 2012, 03.20 AM IST
Tour operators' Pench proposal glosses over govt norms on tiger tourismTour Operators for Tigers had submitted to the Madhya Pradesh government to run the exclusive Africa-style eco-tourism zone adjacent to Mow...
26 Aug, 2012, 05.51 AM IST
- New norms allowing locals to do business in core areas too under shadow
The Union environment ministry’s eco-tourism guidelines, which promote community-based activities in the core of tiger habitats, could beco...
23 Aug, 2012, 02.56 AM IST
Karnataka government flouts green laws in Bandipur, plans a buildingGovernment-owned Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR), a unit involved in eco-tourism, is planning to raise permanent structures at its resort o...
20 Jun, 2012, 06.03 AM IST
- Tourism ministry mulls tighter rules for resorts around tiger reserves
Concerned over the blatant commercialisation of areas around tiger reserves, the tourism ministry is considering stricter regulations for r...
06 May, 2010, 03.26 AM IST
- Now, battery-operated carts for safari in Dachigam
Three battery-operated carts were pressed into service today at the Dachigam National Park on the city outskirts to boost eco-tourism sans ...
28 May, 2008, 12.59 PM IST
- West Bengal inks MoU with Emaar MGF, Sinclairs to boost tourism
The West Bengal government has signed an agreement with real estate player Emaar MGF Land Ltd and city-based Sinclairs Hotels aimed to boos...
06 Apr, 2008, 03.46 PM IST
- Eco-friendly resort to come up at Singpho
The Dharampal Satyapal Group, a Rs 1,200 crore corporate conglomerate, has announced a plan to set up an eco-tourism resort at Singpho near...
08 May, 2007, 06.55 PM IST
- Sound & bytes to eco-tourism
Ecotourism is the new-found love of overworked advertising, IT and hospitality industry professionals. CB Ramkumar, Tiger Ramesh and Ram Ra...
25 Nov, 2006, 02.42 AM IST