Feb 9th, 2010 – Travel News

You can soon buy a smart card for travel across cities

Hindustan Times

Some months from now, you will be able to travel on a variety of modes of public transport — buses, local trains, the Metro — in select cities, ...

ICC meet on Future Tours Programme from Feb 10

Indiatimes

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council will begin to consider the location and scheduling of ICC events after 2015 under the newly agreed Future Tours ...

Aggressive amorous ducks will destroy North Yorkshire tourism: Locals

India Talkies

London, Feb 8 : The overly aggressive mating behaviour of amorous ducks could destroy tourism in rural North Yorkshire market town, say locals. ...

Feb 8th, 2010 – Travel News

Religious tourism shows resilience in global recession JaiBihar NALANDA — The Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja has said that it is an accepted fact that religious tourism has proven resilience to the pressures of ... 7-point action plan for safe rail travel Times of India NEW DELHI: With enhanced terror threat to travellers and increasing crimes in trains, railways has worked out a seven-point [...]

Feb 7th, 2010 – Travel News

Dr Sangliana tours minority areas on Day-2 E-Pao.net Imphal, February 06 2010: On the second day of his visit, National Commission for Minorities Chairman HT Sangliana visited Phayeng, Taothong and Phumlou ... Istithmar sells most of its stake in SpiceJet TopNews The investment arm of the emirate of Dubai, Istithmar has sold most of its 13.4% stake in the domestic low cost carrier SpiceJet. [...]

Feb 6th, 2010 – Travel News

Travel firms design packages for football enthusiasts interested in going to Travel firms design packages for football enthusiasts interested in going to ... Indian Express The Indian football team is not in the reckoning but the FIFA World Cup does appear to have enough enthusiasts. While Delhi restaurants will screen the ... SpiceJet looks to rope in new investor as Istithmar exits Economic Times MUMBAI: Gurgaon-based [...]

Travel Deals – Feb 1st Week, – 2010

travelguru.com Hotel Sea Coast (3 Star), Digha  Rs.900* Great Discount !!! Book for 2 Nights and get 50% Discount on 2nd night. Book & Stay valid till 31st March - 2010 (Offer not valid from 22nd Dec - 3rd Jan, 22nd - 26th Jan and 26th Feb - 01st March 2010) Hotel Sea Coast (3 Star) travelguru.com Mandava Suites (3 Star), Hyderabad  Rs.672* Great Discount [...]

Feb 5th, 2010 – Travel News

Istithmar sells entire 13% stake in SpiceJet; stock slips Moneycontrol.com SpiceJet has witnessed block deal of 78 lakh shares on BSE at Rs 52.45. Istithmar, one of the biggest shareholder sold entire 13% in the company via block ... Now, city guesthouses to be graded by Tourism dept Indian Express Negative feedback on the dismal quality of services offered by guesthouses in Delhi, especially [...]

Feb 4th, 2010 – Travel News

Ministry's fund crunch hits eco-tourism park plan E-Pao.net Imphal, February 03 2010: The Eco-Tourism Park being developed at Nongmaiching (Baruni Hills) is faced with a herculean task for completion as the project ... Panel for Air India-Indian Airlines integration soon Daily News & Analysis New Delhi: The ministry of civil aviation is planning to constitute a new panel with adjudicatory powers to ease out problems [...]

Feb 3rd, 2010 – Travel News

Jet Airways plans to raise US$200mn through QIP:report India Infoline.com  Private carrier Jet Airways is planning to raise US$200 mn in the coming 3-4 weeks through the QIP route, according to a report. The report stated that the .. Govt issues code of conduct for safe tourism Times of India NEW DELHI: With major tourism destinations like Goa gaining the dubious reputation as a haven for [...]

Feb 2nd, 2010 – Travel News

Obama to travel to Indonesia and Australia in March Press Trust of India Washington, Feb 2 (PTI) US President Barack Obama would travel to Indonesia and Australia in the second half of March, the White House has announced, ... Travel magazine market sees growth spurt with global players stepping in exchange4media.com The entry of two major international magazines – 'Lonely Planet' and 'Condé Nast Traveller' [...]

Feb 1st, 2010 – Travel News

Mysore gets Rs 40 cr for heritage tourism Business Standard The Centre has sanctioned Rs 39.95 crore for developing heritage tourism in Mysore. Under the scheme, development of the Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall, ... Music, travel and more... Times of India What better than catching up with close friends on your specials day! And that's exactly what Devika and Dr Altaf Patel did on their wedding [...]