WTO helps revive tourism in Sri Lanka
World Tourism Organisation (WTO) Secretary General, Francisco Frangialli will arrive in Sri Lanka on February 3 to examine the state of the local tourism industry in the aftermath of the tsunami
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Hoshiarpur village to be rural tourism site
Khurali village in Hoshiarpur district, associated with the great saint of medieval India, Guru Ravidass, is all set to become a rural tourism destination village.
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GCZMA orders razing of Mackie's Night Market
The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has ordered demolition of the Mackie's Saturday Night market, a prime attraction for locals and tourists. The Mackie's Saturday Night market is situated
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Tourism dept to engage public in cleaning process
Minister for Tourism K.C.Venugopal said that the Tourism Department will encourage the involvement of Kudumbasree units and local self-government agencies in keeping their respective localities
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Tourism opportunities in Indira Sagar
The state government has decided to develop tourism in Indira Sagar Dam, the biggest man-made lake in the country. As per directive of the state government, preparations have been completed for development of the islets in the dam. The land of the Islets has been transferred to the tourism department and the development works would start soon.
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Zimbabwe: Climate Change Eroding Value of Heritage Sites
WORLD Heritage Sites like the iconic Great Zimbabwe Monument and the splendid Victoria Falls are coming under severe pressure from climate change, threatening to erode the sites' outstanding universal
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Thailand closes dive sites over coral bleaching crisis
Thailand has shut down 10 popular diving sites in a bid to slow a coral bleaching crisis, an official said Thursday, in a rare move to shun tourism profits to protect the environment. The tropical country’s
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Giving a boost to eco tourism in the Nilgiris
Beginning Wednesday the South Division of the Nilgiris Forest Department will operate special package tours to promote eco tourism in some of the scenic spots under its control. This follows the growing
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State Govt to develop 2 new tourist circuits
In a bid to give a boost to the fledgling tourism sector, the State Tourism Department is developing two circuits
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Tanzania: Use of Drones Approved As Anti-Poaching War Intensifies
Arusha — Tanzania has authorised the use of drones in Tarangire National Park in a hi-tech battle against poachers who threaten the country's multi-billion dollars wildlife tourism industry. Covering
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Lions under pressure in Uganda
Conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of St. Andrews warn that Uganda's African lions—a mainstay of the country's tourism industry and a symbol of Africa—are on the
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Lake Dal in Srinagar, India: application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology for the analysis of conservation options
The report presents the interim results of the SAVi simulation and analysis. By considering Lake Dal and the surrounding area as an interconnected economic, environmental and social "system," impacts of
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Now, medical tourism is on the wane
Signs of the economic meltdown affecting the booming medical tourism industry in India have already started showing up. Providers of medical tourism claim that demand for surgeries that are not life-threatening has gone down this year.
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New tourism policy on the anvil
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government will announce a policy soon to make the tourism sector more attractive. This was announced here today by Tourism Minister Debi Prasad Mishra. Mishra told mediapersons that there is a lot of scope for development of tourism sector in the State. The sector will improve if the private investors can utilise the existing infrastructure.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding remedial steps for maintaining ecology in the area of Manali and Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, 08/06/2021
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own motion Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 08/06/2021.</p> <p>The issue for consideration is the remedial steps for
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Pomburpa spring gets Rs 80 lakh for upliftment
The State government has sanctioned Rs 80 lakh to develop Pomburpa spring through the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC). Addressing a gathering while celebrating
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Monitoring Committee for preservation of Dal lake
For preservation of the Dal Lake, the State Government has constituted a Monitoring Committee, headed by the Chief Secretary. The committee shall devise a permanent mechanism for preserving and protecting
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Nanguneri SEZ, river-linking project are poll issues again
Tourism potential lies untapped; migration of youth continues When the then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi laid the foundation stone for Nanguneri Special Economic Zone on February 11, 2001, in the presence
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Frame pvt shack policy before Oct or else, warn owners
PANJIM: The All Goa Private Shack Owners Association has warned to take to the streets if the State government fails to formulate the Private Beach Shack Policy before the onset of 2016-17 tourist season.
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Thailand tightens up legislation to end illegal ivory trade
Thailand has strengthened the implementation of its National Ivory Action Plan to stop illegal ivory trade, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) disclosed Wednesday. Thailand is stepping up efforts