SC panel asks Centre to amend, withdraw guidelines allowing tiger safaris, zoos in wildlife habitatsReprimanding the NTCA, the panel said the emphasis of its guidelines on the establishment of tiger safaris is "more on the promotion of tou...
07 Feb, 2023, 01.41 PM IST
Oyo good for market: KJ AlphonsThe tourism ministry came out with its own set of voluntary guidelines for OTAs and bed-and-breakfast establishments and home-stay options ...
17 Dec, 2018, 11.55 PM IST
Tourism Ministry inks MoU for certification of tour operatorsTourism Joint Secretary Suman Billa and ESOI Honorary President Steve Borgia signed the MoU in the presence of Tourism Secretary Vinod Zuts...
13 Apr, 2016, 12.12 PM IST
Gift consisting SIM card for tourists arriving on e-visa soonTourists landing in India on e-tourist visa would soon be getting a "gift kit" from Tourism Ministry which would consist of SIM card, among...
07 Jan, 2016, 11.22 PM IST
Ministry of tourism brings out new, minute guidelines for star luxury hotelsAll four-star, five-star and five-star deluxe hotels will have to install blackout curtains and provide luggage racks, portable or fixed, f...
09 Sep, 2013, 08.11 AM IST
- Norms allow limited tourism in core tiger areas
The Centre on Monday notified fresh guidelines on tiger conservation allowing "regulated low impact tourism" in the core and critical tiger...
16 Oct, 2012, 03.58 AM 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
Supreme Court hints at easing ban on tourism in core areas of tiger reservesWith politicians and conservationists joining the chorus against complete ban on tourism in tiger reserves, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ...
30 Aug, 2012, 03.24 AM IST
Govt to seek more time on tiger-tourism normsThe apex court had earlier imposed an interim ban on tourism in the core zones of tiger reserves and gave states short time to notify buffe...
29 Aug, 2012, 04.30 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
- MoEF takes a U-turn on tourism ban in core of tiger reserves
The SC’s July 24 order banning tourism in core areas had led to loud protests from states and thriving commercial ventures in and around ti...
22 Aug, 2012, 04.26 AM IST
- Expert wants PM to review tiger park ban
Valmik Thapar, one of the most prominent tigerwallahs, has demanded that govt’s guidelines restricting tourism in breeding areas of big cat...
20 Aug, 2012, 12.42 AM IST
- Environment Ministry ready with eco-tourism guidelines in ecologically fragile areas
The draft has been prepared after deliberations by a committee, which included wildlife experts and tourism practitioners.
03 Jun, 2011, 03.23 AM IST
- Star rating tied to safety, security at hotels
Hotels will get star ratings only if they are hospitable for disabled persons and have adequate arrangement for safety and security of gues...
07 Aug, 2009, 07.23 AM IST
- Govt to loosen purse strings for medical tourism
Aimed at boosting foreign tourists inflow which has been on a declining trend, government has decided to give financial aid to hospital rep...
01 Mar, 2009, 09.04 AM IST
- Service tax waiver likely for eco tourism
The government is considering various fiscal and policy measures to promote ecological and adventure tourism in the country including formu...
04 Jan, 2007, 03.20 AM IST