Government
Air India ties up with banks to avail loans for 3 Boeing 777 planes
According to a PTI report, state-owned Air India has tied up with UAE-based First Abu Dhabi Bank as well as Standard Chartered Bank and Mashreq Bank to avail short-term loans
Luxury travel on Railway Saloons could soon be a reality
Railways is set to give non-railway personnel a taste of traveling in its saloons or inspection coaches, and is exploring ways to promote it. Travelling in a private two bedroom,
MOT announced 2018 as “The Year of Adventure Tourism”
On the behest of ATOAI, MOT announced 2018 as “The Year of Adventure Tourism”. The Association will spearhead various activities across the country to promote adventure travel to celebrate the
9 proposals to change airport names being considered: Raju
The civil aviation minister says Tamil Nadu did not favour naming of buildings and other places after public figures. Nine proposals to rename different airports in the country are being
Maharashtra Govt. allows shops and establishments to operate 24×7
The Maharashtra government has issued a notification which allows shops and establishments to remain open 24×7 across the state. While the act will apply to hotels and restaurants, bars will
Under sea tunnel for India’s bullet train project to conclude by 2022
Presently both Japanese and Indian professionals are working diligently on ensuring to build a tunnel inside the creek near Thane. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream project of bullet train is underway in
India’s domestic air passenger traffic up 17% in November
Data furnished by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation revealed that passenger traffic during the January-November period grew by over 17 per cent. Domestic air passenger traffic rose to 104.89
India has maximum women pilots in the world: Jayant Sinha
India has the maximum number of women pilots in the world, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said. “India is the country with maximum number of women pilots
Medical tourism value in India to touch USD 9 bn by 2020: Govt
The government has said that the value of medical tourism in India is likely to reach a whopping USD 9 billion by 2020 as compared to the USD 3 billion
Foreign Exchange Earnings through Tourism in India in November 2017
Ministry of Tourism estimates monthly Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) through tourism in India, both in rupee and dollar terms. Based on the credit data of Travel Head from Balance of
