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TOURISM IN THE NEWS
This section shares developments in tourism across the country as highlighted in the media. On clicking a Title, you can read the article online or where possible redirected to the respective website.
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Save Sir…..The country and the tourist Tourism in Trouble March 05, 2010 - Malayala Manorama - e-paper
If a foreigner comes to our country, firstly, we should know why he has come – that is for the security of the nation. Then, it is important to ensure the safety of the tourists (Both foreign and domestic). To remember all these, do we need yet another mishap? – The article talks on the lapses in security system in the operation of tourism.
Now, Patel turns the heat on FM
March 04, 2010 - in.news.yahoo.com
With the heat over the hike in fuel prices yet to die down, the UPA government is under new pressure, this time from the aviation sector.
Will Vembanad Lake become lonely? Tourism in Trouble
March 04, 2010 - Malayala Manorama - e-paper
The article talks about the pollution of Vembanad Lake by houseboats, how the Kuruva Islands in Wayanad are being exploited and opened up for tourism by Forest Department in the name of ecotourism and how the Jeep Mafia controls tourism in the Tholpetti division of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
Vice President gives away National Tourism Awards 2008-09
March 03, 2010 - Press Information Bureau - pib.nic.in
The National Tourism Awards to honour the best performers in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry during the year 2008-2009 were presented here at a glittering function today. The awards were given away by the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari. Also present during the function were Kumari Selja, Minister of Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation alongwith Shri Sultan Ahmed, Minister of State for Tourism, tourism ministers from the various states, senior officials from the central and state governments, corporate leaders from the travel, tourism and hospitality industry and other dignitaries.
Eagles flying on the beaches between the decent tourism providers and the decent tourists Tourism in Trouble
March 03, 2010 - Malayala Manorama - e-paper
Male child sexual abuse by tourist is not a rare case in Kerala. Jacob Spalti is one among the many paedophiles who visit the Gods Own Country. The article talks about different cases in the recent past and how ineffective has been the Zero Tolerance Campaign on Child abuse put forward by the tourism department in Kovalam. The article also highlights how girls from Russia, Nepal and Bangladesh are supplied as escorts by the sex mafia, “Special Welcome at Wayanad” – for the young IT professionals and the story of tantric massage available in the tourism destinations of Kerala.
Being Tourism, One can serve in the open Tourism in Trouble
March 02, 2010 - Malayala Manorama - e-paper
Rampant sales of dugs on the dance floor. Ganja is available as if you are buying sweets from petty shops. They dance smoking drugs. For this they put up boards – Dance & Enjoy….. This is the story of drugs being served in the Varkala beach.
Vanishing beaches? Vizag coast in dire need of a rescue wave
March 02, 2010 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
While Goa got Rs 200 crore in this year’s budget to save its beaches from being swallowed by the sea, nearer home in Vizag the beautiful coastline is facing a similar threat with no rescue in sight for its famed beaches.
Development of some mega tourism destinations are being planned as slum-free: Kumari Selja
March 02, 2010 - Press Information Bureau - pib.nic.in
The Tourism and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Kumari Selja has said that her Ministry has identified 29 mega destinations/circuits on the basis of footfalls and their future potential for tourism projects.
Authorities unfazed at Alappuzha’s sex tourism
March 01, 2010 - www.expressbuzz.com
Tourism may well be the backbone of Alappuzha, gaining it the title ‘Venice of the East’ on the global tourism map. But at what cost? Immoral activities are reportedly thriving under the cover of darkness to make the Alappuzha visit a memorable one for the foreign tourists.
Most hotels agree to scale back rates for Delhi games
March 01, 2010 - www.business-standard.com
Hotel bookings for the Commonwealth Games (here, in October) are set to be thrown open for tourists in the next few days, as the face-off between hotels and the tourism ministry on room rates has been largely resolved.
Inaugural Summit Held In South Africa: Tourism and mega-events joining forces to stimulate growth
March 01, 2010 - www.eturbonews.com
South Africa, as host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, set the ideal stage for the UNWTO/South Africa inaugural Summit on Tourism, Sport, and Mega Events (Johannesburg, February 24-26). The summit, attended by some 450 delegates from 35 countries, provided a first-of-its-kind platform for best practice and knowledge sharing towards mega-events excellence.
Kochi gets India’s first tourist police station
February 28, 2010 - www.expressbuzz.com
Home and Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Saturday said that the police would involve the local people in implementing various security measures at Mattanchery, which was known world over for the Jewish synagogue.
Shantaram wants FEMA violations probed
February 28, 2010 - oheraldo.in
Shantaram Naik, MP, has said that there were large scale violations of FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999) by Russians in Morjim which require prompt action by State machinery.
Allocation for Goa to be spent on tourist infrastructure: Kamat
February 28, 2010 - www.mydigitalfc.com
The Rs 200 crore allocated for Goa in the union budget will be utilised to build tourist infrastructure and conserve its beauty to attract holiday makers, Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat has said.
Naked Russians corrupt minds: Goa Congress MP
February 28, 2010 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Russian tourists in Morjim, a beach village in north Goa, move around naked on the beach or are scantily clad, Congress MP Shantaram Naik said Sunday after touring the area popular with Russians.
BJP flays govt on crimes against tourists
February 27, 2010 - www.navhindtimes.in
First it was the state Tourism Minister, then the industry bodies, and now it is the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), that is criticising the government for not bringing under control crimes against tourists. The BJP further warned that this could affect the state’s top industry-tourism.
Panel to monitor probe into crime against tourists
February 27, 2010 - oheraldo.in/news
In an important development related to crimes against women tourists, the Goa government has constituted a High Power Committee to monitor investigation of such cases.
UNWTO welcomes outcome of first T.20 Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa
February 26, 2010 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has welcomed the outcome of the first T.20 Ministers’ Meeting, a member-driven initiative with the support of UNWTO, held from February 22-24, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Russian lesson: How it all went wrong for Goa
February 26, 2010 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
They are being called rude, offensive and arrogant. Ironically the term "our tourists" is also used to describe them. For the first time in its history, Goa is experiencing clashes and increasing tensions between its tourists and its people.
Industry welcomes Union budget 2010-11 announcement of investment-linked deduction for hotel development
February 26, 2010 - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
The central government's decision to grant investment linked deductions under the Income Tax Act to companies developing hotels (two-star and above) has been welcomed by the industry. In the Union Budget 2010-11 announced recently, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee stated, “"To give a boost to investment in the tourism sector which has high employment potential, I propose to extend the benefits of investment-linked deduction under the act to new hotels of two-star category and above anywhere in India."
India's Tourism: India expects 5.5 million tourists in 2010
February 26, 2010 - www.eturbonews.com
India hopes to receive up to 5.5 million tourists in 2010, the highest number in any single year. However, tour operators and hoteliers are ruing the missed chance of marketing the first Commonwealth Games in India. They complained that this number could have been higher, with the Games coming up in October.
Kumari Selja welcomes announcements in Budget on Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Sectors
February 26, 2010 - Press Information Bureau - pib.nic.in
The Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Kumari Selja has welcomed the proposals made in the Union Budget 2010-2011 in Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation sectors. She thanked the Finance Minister for giving the encouragement to these sectors in the Budget. Shri Pranab Mukherjee announced following proposals for tourism and Urban Development and Housing sectors in the Lok Sabha today while presenting the Union Budget:
Children not included in ‘inclusive’ Budget
February 26, 2010 - www.livemint.com
Union finance minister’s Pranab Mukherjee’s “inclusive” Budget 2010-11 does not include children, who are over 42% of the population. Out of every rupee spent in the Budget, he has allotted only 4.63 paise to children. The children’s share in the next fiscal is only slightly higher than 4.21% in 2009-10, even as the total budget size has risen 8.61% to a record Rs11 trillion.
Air travel to become costlier
February 26, 2010 - www.dnaindia.com
Air travel on all classes in both domestic and international sectors is likely to become costlier with the government expanding the scope of air transport services to attract service tax.
IATO pleased with Railway Budget 2010-11
February 25, 2010 - www.travelbizmonitor.com
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is pleased with the Railway Budget 2010-11 announced yesterday in the Parliament by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Association has also extended felicitation to the Railway Minister.
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