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Tourism downturn in Upper Dharamsala prompts hoteliers to seek alternatives

Tourism downturn in Upper Dharamsala prompts hoteliers to seek alternatives

  According to The Tribune, The once bustling tourist hubs of McLeodganj, Bhagsunag, and Naddi in upper Dharamsala have witnessed a sharp decline in footfall since the onset of the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020. As

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Mahindra Holidays to invest INR 800 crores to build three greenfield resorts in Tamil Nadu

Mahindra Holidays to invest INR 800 crores to build three greenfield resorts in Tamil Nadu

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), the leading vacation ownership and leisure hospitality company in India, has formalized a strategic partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu through the signing of a Memorandum of

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‘New draft policy formulated to boost tourism’s contribution in Indian economy’

‘New draft policy formulated to boost tourism’s contribution in Indian economy’

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, has formulated a draft National Tourism Policy, 2023 to enhance the contribution of tourism in the Indian economy. They plan to do it by

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The applications for best tourism village competition to end on Dec 31

The applications for best tourism village competition to end on Dec 31

The officials announced recently that entries for the Tourism Ministry's competition to choose the greatest tourism community can be sent until December 31. The goal of the National Best Rural Homestay Competition and the National

Ministry
Bengal Cabinet extends industry status to hospitality sector

Bengal Cabinet extends industry status to hospitality sector

In a proactive move to invigorate the tourism sector and tackle employment challenges, the Bengal Cabinet has given green signal to a proposal to bestow industry status upon the hospitality sector. This decision, stemming from

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HRAWI Appeals To Maharashtra Govt to Rollback on Increase in VAT On Liquor

HRAWI Appeals To Maharashtra Govt to Rollback on Increase in VAT On Liquor

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) - HRAWI has submitted a representation to Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister, Maharashtra; Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Maharashtra; Girish Mahajan, Tourism Minister, Maharashtra; Jayshree Bhoj

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Centre mulls setting up Advisory Board for India’s tourism promotion

Centre mulls setting up Advisory Board for India’s tourism promotion

The government is contemplating setting up a new Advisory Board to promote India as a major tourism destination, reports Varuni Khosla for Mint. As part of a proposed policy, there will be renewed focus on

Ministry
‘Jammu & Kashmir tourism in a bigger distress than the rest of the country’

‘Jammu & Kashmir tourism in a bigger distress than the rest of the country’

The COVID-19 pandemic has already heavily impacted the USD 234 billion worth (in 2018) of the Indian tourism industry. According to Mahmood Ahmad Shah, Director, Industries & Commerce, Kashmir Division, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is

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Tourism Ministry to create check list of common parameters for nationwide implementation

Tourism Ministry to create check list of common parameters for nationwide implementation

The Union Ministry of Tourism (MoT) will compile and create a check list of common parameters in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and in consultation with stakeholders of the industry, to be implemented across

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FAITH calls on Commerce Ministry to take up issues of travel & hospitality industry with the PM

FAITH calls on Commerce Ministry to take up issues of travel & hospitality industry with the PM

The FAITH (Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality) had an urgent meeting with Ministry of Commerce yesterday to discuss measures on tourism exports. FAITH requested the Ministry of Commerce to request Piyush Goyal,

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